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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caiden Banks (ranked 25135 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Vien Yosuke (ranked 340 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vien Yosuke!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Yosuke.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yosuke.
Yosuke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yosuke.
Banks stalls.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yosuke gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
Yosuke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yosuke tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Yosuke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
A nice left hand lands by Yosuke.
A head punch on the inside from Yosuke fails to land.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yosuke is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Yosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yosuke is keeping busy.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke lands with an uppercut that bounces Banks off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Yosuke.
Banks wants to clinch but Yosuke slips to the side
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yosuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yosuke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banks's sensitive parts.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and Yosuke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banks walks into a stiff left hand from Yosuke.
Banks 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.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks slows down the pace here.
Yosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Yosuke gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Yosuke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Yosuke improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yosuke.
Yosuke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Yosuke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks is pushing Yosuke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Yosuke wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Yosuke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yosuke misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Yosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vien Yosuke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yosuke tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Yosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks is pushing Yosuke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yosuke being controlled against the cage.
Banks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosuke scores with a shoulder strike.
Banks wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yosuke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Banks forces Yosuke back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yosuke as Banks tries to tie him up.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks blocking some punches.
Yosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks slows down the pace here.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks 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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yosuke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yosuke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Yosuke as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yosuke catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Yosuke.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yosuke is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Banks 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.
Banks tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Yosuke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banks. That did some damage!
Yosuke tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yosuke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks tries to clinch but Yosuke is having none of it.
Yosuke tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yosuke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yosuke.
Yosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yosuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yosuke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banks if he has to take too many more of those.
Caiden Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yosuke lands with a good body shot.
Vien Yosuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Yosuke lands a jab.
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Yosuke lands a right hand.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Yosuke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yosuke is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yosuke as Banks tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Yosuke working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Yosuke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Yosuke lands a shoulder strike.
Banks has Yosuke pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Yosuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yosuke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vien Yosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yosuke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yosuke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banks on the side of the head.
Yosuke tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vien Yosuke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yosuke wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Yosuke improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Banks just leaning against Yosuke, taking a breather.
Yosuke lands an uppercut.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Yosuke improves position.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Yosuke cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yosuke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banks wants to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banks moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks wants to clinch but Yosuke slips to the side
and Yosuke counters with a low kick, right behind Banks 's knee.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yosuke scores with a jab to the head.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Yosuke counter with a right hand.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yosuke cracks Banks with an open hand slap.
Yosuke fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.
Yosuke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yosuke, as that shot connected.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Yosuke.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yosuke feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Yosuke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yosuke finds it's way round the side to connect with Banks's head.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yosuke tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yosuke scores with a decent looking hook.
Yosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yosuke fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.
Banks ducks right into an uppercut from Yosuke.
Good exchange - Yosuke coming out on top.
Vien Yosuke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body kick from Yosuke.
Yosuke connects with a body shot that sends Banks's belly button to the back.
Banks gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks taking a breather.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks closes the distance but Yosuke moves to the side
and Yosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Yosuke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks rushes Yosuke and presses him up against the cage.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks stalling in the clinch.
Yosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yosuke is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banks stalling the fight.
Caiden Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vien Yosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yosuke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vien Yosuke!
An out of breath Vien Yosuke 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vix Muller (ranked 3510 p4p, 25003 weight class) and Kadyn Mercer (ranked 237 p4p, 318 weight class). The key to victory for Vix Muller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vix Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kadyn Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mercer dives in for a single leg takedown but Muller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Mercer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muller.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Mercer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muller.
 It looks like Kadyn Mercer has been cut.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muller throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muller swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Muller avoids it this time.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Muller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Mercer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mercer shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Muller throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer fails with the takedown.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Vix Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer dives in and grabs Muller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes down on Mercer's head and hops out.
Muller throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Mercer on that attempt.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vix Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kadyn Mercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Muller throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Muller tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Mercer on that attempt.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Vix Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercer is defended easily by Muller.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mercer.
Muller throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Vix Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Mercer wants to counter the offense by Muller and move into the clinch position.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer wants to counter with a clinch but Muller pushes him away.
Muller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Muller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vix Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Muller against the cage but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer dives in and grabs Muller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes down on Mercer's head and hops out.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
Muller is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Muller sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Muller avoids it this time.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muller's waist but Muller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercer off to one side.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mercer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Muller has got the better of the exchanges.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Muller throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Mercer fails with the takedown.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vix Muller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kadyn Mercer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense.
Mercer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
Muller lands a jab-cross combination.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
Muller tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercer or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Mercer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muller avoids it really well and circles away.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer looks for a takedown but Muller sprawls well.
Mercer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Muller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mercer.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercer or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Mercer shoots in.
Muller looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Muller stuffs the takedown.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercer. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muller is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Muller against the cage but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muller misses with a combination
and Mercer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer jumps guard but Muller stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mercer shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kadyn Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vix Muller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muller, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vix Muller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden Mccall (ranked 3043 p4p, 4645 weight class) and Ayden Gaines (ranked 326 p4p, 428 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holden Mccall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayden Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccall lands a jab.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice uppercut lands for Mccall. That snapped Gaines's head back.
Mccall throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Gaines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mccall with a nice calf kick.
Holden Mccall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines walks into a jab.
Mccall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 Gaines is rocked!
Mccall steps in with a hook that catches Gaines right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mccall follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gaines looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Mccall!
A victorious Holden Mccall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 1439 p4p, 835 weight class) and Marco Natta (ranked 106 p4p, 62 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Natta!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Natta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Natta gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natta is keeping the position for now.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Natta trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Natta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Natta tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta misses with a jab to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones clinches.
Natta is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Natta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Natta misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Natta loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a body punch but Natta moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Natta misses.
Natta swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Natta takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Natta and move into the clinch.
Natta misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Natta misses the target.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natta throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Natta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natta moves away.
A jab from Natta misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones slips under a jab from Natta.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Jones avoids the body shot from Natta.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natta moves away.
Natta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Natta throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Natta misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones avoids the body shot from Natta.
Natta pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Natta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Jones defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Natta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Natta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Natta pulls Jones into guard.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Natta keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Natta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Natta controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones pushes down on Natta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Natta tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Natta is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Natta defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natta wants to get back to full guard.
Natta wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Natta is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Natta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Natta throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natta tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Natta throws out the jab.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Natta wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones slips a straight right by Natta.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones moves out of range as Natta strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Natta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Natta misses
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Natta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Natta misses with a punch to the body.
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
Natta is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Natta avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Natta is working away.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Natta is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marco Natta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to take a breather but Natta is having none of it.
Natta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones is looking to advance position but Natta won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natta throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Natta misses with a right hand
and Natta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natta takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Natta manages to avoid it.
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Natta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Natta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones postures up.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Natta looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Natta is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Natta misses the body punch
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natta moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Natta 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Caleb Jones.
Well Natta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
A very excited looking Marco Natta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Oliviera (ranked 714 p4p, 3601 weight class) and Loki Rehn (ranked 90 p4p, 357 weight class). Loki Rehn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santino Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Rehn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliviera wants to clinch but Rehn slips to the side
and Rehn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliviera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rehn lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rehn. That's going to slow Oliviera down.
Oliviera darts in trying to clinch
and Rehn counters with a low kick, right behind Oliviera 's knee.
Oliviera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rehn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliviera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rehn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliviera's guard.
Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rehn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Oliviera is tightening it up a little... Rehn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rehn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rehn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Oliviera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santino Oliviera!
A victorious Santino Oliviera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lemon (ranked 258 p4p, 24324 weight class) and Derrick Ryker (ranked 39 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Ryker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemon clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Lemon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ryker letting Lemon take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemon stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon letting Ryker take a breather here.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon clinches.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryker is looking to control Lemon's arms but Lemon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryker has his back to the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
That's four 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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Ryker looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalls.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker trying to control the position but instead, Lemon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryker into the cage.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two 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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemon is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryker is looking to control Lemon's arms but Lemon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryker has his back to the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker taking a breather.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Ryker gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lemon just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Lemon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Ryker in a clinch.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryker trying to stall but Lemon improves his position.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Ryker letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lemon is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ryker is pushing Lemon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Lemon stalls.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ryker just leaning against Lemon, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Derrick Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
A victorious Lucky Lemon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Nichols (ranked 282 p4p, 836 weight class) and Zark Muckerberg (ranked 35 p4p, 106 weight class). Paul Nichols has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zark Muckerberg!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
Nichols misses with a hook. Muckerberg ducked under it nicely.
Muckerberg with a hook.
Nichols works Muckerberg's body with a nice hook.
Muckerberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nichols instigates a clinch.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Muckerberg lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols misses with a body punch.
Muckerberg dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
A hook to the body from Muckerberg.
Nichols wants to stall.
Nichols leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nichols fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nichols misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muckerberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nichols.
Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muckerberg avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Nichols tries to work over Muckerberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichols throws an elbow but misses.
Nichols misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
Nichols misses with a body punch.
Muckerberg pulls guard successfully.
Muckerberg is trying to hold Nichols in close to prevent damage but Nichols has managed to pass into half guard.
Muckerberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nichols's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nichols's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muckerberg keeps control of the position easily here as Nichols tries to buck him off.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muckerberg is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Nichols taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Muckerberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg!
Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 137 p4p, 459 weight class) and Alexis Machine (ranked 9 p4p, 30 weight class). McCoy comes into the arena with YxngB - The Irish blaring out of the sound system. Machine has chosen Satan Is Real as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Machine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machine instigates a clinch.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, McCoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
McCoy drags the fight down to the ground.
McCoy 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.
Machine wants to stand but McCoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machine wanted to stand there but McCoy had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy trying to control the position.
Machine tries to stand but McCoy is controlling from the bottom.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine wants to clinch.
That's two 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.
McCoy sizes up Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCoy rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.
McCoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCoy cracks Machine with a nice body shot.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
McCoy forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machine lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy gets control of Machine's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machine wants to stand and escape but instead McCoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy stands up over Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCoy is controlling him.
McCoy postures up and lands a big shot to Machine's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy stays in close to Machine's body and controls the position.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
McCoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine wants to stand but McCoy is controlling the position.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCoy.
McCoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCoy passes into half guard.
Machine is trying to stand.
McCoy not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine tries to clinch
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine has McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
McCoy is trying to pull guard but Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Machine prevents a body shot from McCoy.
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machine smiles and moves away.
McCoy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gillechriosd McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCoy's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries to pull guard but Machine won't allow it.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCoy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
McCoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machine to keep the fight standing.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Gillechriosd McCoy has been cut.
McCoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCoy jumps guard.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine wants to stand but McCoy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machine postures up.
Machine wants to get up but he can't break McCoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machine wants to stand and escape but instead McCoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy looking to pass the guard.
McCoy stops Machine from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCoy stops Machine from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machine is looking to clinch but McCoy is avoiding it.
Machine moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machine gets a clinch.
Alexis Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
McCoy tries to pull guard but Machine won't allow it.
McCoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCoy is trying to pull guard but Machine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.
McCoy tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually McCoy drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
McCoy tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually McCoy drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy is trying to break free.
Machine lands a left hand.
McCoy fails to pull guard.
McCoy takes an elbow to the temple.
Gillechriosd McCoy's cut is getting worse.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Machine darts in trying to clinch
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexis Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Machine tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gillechriosd McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine drives through and clinches with McCoy against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
Machine prevents a body shot from McCoy.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 McCoy is rocked!
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machine smiles and moves away.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine closes the distance and pushes McCoy back into the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Machine lands a big elbow that drops McCoy! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - McCoy is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Machine!
Alexis Machine took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Well, well, well, feed me crack and call me a bitch!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 192 p4p, 175 weight class) and Ante Petric (ranked 25 p4p, 20 weight class). Jang Jai's entrance music is Snake Shadow. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 cm
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Good wrestling
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Petric!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petric gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jang Jai.
It looks like Ante Petric has been cut.
Petric scores with a hook to the body. Jang Jai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jang Jai connects with a jab.
Petric with a hook.
Jang Jai staying out of range there.
Petric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jang Jai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jang Jai ducks under a wild hook from Petric.
Jang Jai misses with a looping right.
Jang Jai misses with a right hand
and Petric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petric moves out of range as Jang Jai strikes.
Petric lands with a straight right. Jang Jai didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jang Jai feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Petric crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Wang Jang Jai, 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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