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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mombasa Magabi (ranked 2338 p4p, 2696 weight class) and Lucaerys Strong (ranked 280 p4p, 324 weight class). Mombasa Magabi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mombasa Magabi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magabi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Magabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strong scores with a kick to the body.
Magabi blocks a head kick by Strong.
Magabi avoids the head kick by Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong throws a lazy head kick
and Magabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magabi feints and then cracks Strong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strong down.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magabi throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Magabi moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magabi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong thuds a left hand into Magabi 's body.
Magabi misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Magabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Magabi and move into the clinch position.
Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magabi throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Magabi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Strong to the canvas! Strong doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Magabi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mombasa Magabi !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Messing (ranked 2872 p4p, 2168 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 346 p4p, 258 weight class). Paavo Vayrynen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Messing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vayrynen sprawls and moves away.
Vayrynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messing scores with a jab. Vayrynen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Messing stuffs the takedown attempt from Vayrynen. Vayrynen gets slowly back to his feet.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Messing.
Vayrynen takes a swing at Messing's ribcage but misses.
Vayrynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vayrynen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vayrynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vayrynen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Messing's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen swings widly with a right hand
and Messing counters with a single leg into guard. Vayrynen didn't expect that.
Messing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vayrynen looking for a guillotine here but Messing defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Vayrynen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vayrynen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vayrynen's guard.
Vayrynen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Messing is working away from the top position though.
Messing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vayrynen wants to control but Messing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Messing working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vayrynen's thigh. Vayrynen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Messing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vayrynen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Messing has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vayrynen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Messing is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vayrynen pulls down on the head and he's put Messing to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paavo Vayrynen!
An out of breath Paavo Vayrynen 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 Joel Osmond (ranked 1593 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Cactus Jack (ranked 197 p4p, 332 weight class). Cactus Jack acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Osmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmond slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Osmond looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osmond misses with a double jab.
Jack has Osmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Osmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Osmond lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Osmond - that landed with a thud.
Jack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Osmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joel Osmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Osmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Osmond can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Osmond stops a takedown attempt from Jack.
Jack looking for a takedown.
Osmond breaks from the clinch.
Jack throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Osmond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jack is in Osmond's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osmond managing to control the position.
Osmond working for a triangle but Jack defends it easily.
Jack won't allow Osmond to sweep him here.
Jack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Osmond dives on top into guard.
Jack 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.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Jack has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osmond stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Osmond stands up over Jack, 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.
Osmond preventing the sweep.
Osmond trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Osmond throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Osmond won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Osmond has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Osmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osmond throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osmond throws out the jab.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Osmond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osmond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Osmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Osmond loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osmond lands an overhand right.
Osmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jack tries to clinch there but Osmond circles away.
Osmond cracks Jack with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jack looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Osmond finish him?
 Jack is rocked!
Jack tries to get into range but Osmond steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jack! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Osmond scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Osmond!
Joel Osmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heraclio Cabrera (ranked 801 p4p, 2634 weight class) and Roydell Gibbons (ranked 117 p4p, 301 weight class). Gibbons has chosen HonestKey- Raw Dog as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heraclio Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roydell Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gibbons gets tackled into the cage by Cabrera. Cabrera maintains the clinch.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibbons throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Gibbons trying to stall but Cabrera improves his position.
Gibbons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gibbons's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gibbons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Gibbons holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Gibbons takes a shot to the head.
Cabrera pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Gibbons defends easily.
Gibbons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Gibbons tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cabrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cabrera stands up and beckons Gibbons to join him on the feet.
Gibbons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut.
Gibbons throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Gibbons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Gibbons moves out of range easily.
Cabrera moves into the clinch successfully.
Gibbons wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibbons's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Gibbons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gibbons wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Gibbons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gibbons lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Gibbons won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Gibbons holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heraclio Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gibbons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabrera gets control of Gibbons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Gibbons pushes his legs off easily.
Gibbons wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbons looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons trying to control the position.
Gibbons keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera drops back looking for a leg! Gibbons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gibbons manages to kick Cabrera off! Cabrera jumps back into Gibbons's guard.
Cabrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gibbons is working an open guard so Cabrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gibbons avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Gibbons.
Gibbons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gibbons checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Gibbons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Gibbons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Gibbons moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera slips a jab from Gibbons.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Gibbons's leg. Gibbons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibbons tries to keep at a distance but Cabrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbons smiles and moves away.
Gibbons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Gibbons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gibbons cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibbons walks away with a smile on his face. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibbons scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Gibbons throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Gibbons.
Cabrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Gibbons misses the shot to the body.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
Gibbons is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabrera gets an underhook and turns Gibbons into the cage.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Gibbons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Gibbons against the cage.
Gibbons manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gibbons.
Gibbons swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a nice body shot.
Gibbons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera cracks Gibbons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Gibbons counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heraclio Cabrera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gibbons throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Gibbons blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to slow Gibbons down by chopping away at his legs.
Gibbons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibbons takes a step back to recover.
Donk. Cabrera catches Gibbons right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera 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.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a lazy body kick
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand.
Roydell Gibbons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Gibbons had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibbons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibbons can do to turn this around?
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Gibbons scores with a nice strike.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gibbons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gibbons just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Gibbons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
A head punch on the inside from Gibbons fails to land.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gibbons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrera jumps guard.
Gibbons looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cabrera passes Gibbons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura here.
Gibbons wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gibbons still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gibbons has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cabrera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gibbons has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Gibbons does no damage.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibbons throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Gibbons moves away and avoids it.
Gibbons throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
Cabrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gibbons has had enough of the clinch but Cabrera keeps him there for the moment.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Gibbons struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Cabrera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cabrera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibbons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gibbons is now in half guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Gibbons is controlling him well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.
Heraclio Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gibbons escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gibbons!
Gibbons is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibbons stands up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera looks for the body kick but Gibbons saw that one coming.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination!
Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Gibbons tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibbons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gibbons is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Gibbons.
Cabrera pushes Gibbons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera has Gibbons pressed against the cage, preventing Gibbons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Cabrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Gibbons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
Gibbons swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons misses with a body punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
Cabrera prevents Gibbons from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cabrera as the two fighters clinch.
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibbons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heraclio Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heraclio Cabrera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gibbons.
Cabrera with a jab.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Gibbons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbons sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibbons is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera tries to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gibbons is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Gibbons.
Cabrera cracks Gibbons with a good jab.
Gibbons cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Gibbons moves out of range.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gibbons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Gibbons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Gibbons takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Gibbons tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gibbons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbons counters with a series of strikes. Cabrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heraclio Cabrera's cut is getting worse.
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibbons connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons avoids a kick to the body.
Gibbons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Gibbons against the cage.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Cabrera cracks Gibbons with a nice body shot.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Gibbons blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Gibbons lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but Gibbons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibbons looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
Cabrera keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibbons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gibbons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gibbons moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Roydell Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera scores with a head kick. Gibbons tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gibbons looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Gibbons's leg but Gibbons calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibbons's hands.
Cabrera throws a push kick but Gibbons slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Gibbons.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gibbons blocks an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera takes a shot to the head.
Gibbons can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Cabrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera successfully pulls guard.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gibbons with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbons trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gibbons postures up.
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbons defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to hit a sweep here but Gibbons passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cabrera there!
Cabrera is squirming around, avoiding Gibbons's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Gibbons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gibbons is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gibbons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gibbons misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heraclio Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabrera 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heraclio Cabrera!
An out of breath Heraclio Cabrera 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 Aaron Goodson (ranked 2034 p4p, 1401 weight class) and Deebo Samuel (ranked 245 p4p, 168 weight class). Goodson comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- The Unseen. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Goodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deebo Samuel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel misses with a left hand
and Goodson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goodson connects with a right hand. Samuel shakes it off.
A big left from Samuel misses.
Goodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodson.
Samuel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Samuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Goodson misses its target.
Goodson misses with a straight left.
Oooooh!!! Goodson has knocked Samuel down with a huge combo! Goodson steps away and waves a wobbly Samuel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Samuel is rocked!
It looks like Deebo Samuel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuel misses with a looping right.
Samuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodson finish him?
Goodson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goodson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Samuel square on the jaw! Damn, Samuel is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Goodson!
After winning the bout, Aaron Goodson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Cunningham (ranked 929 p4p, 2047 weight class) and Julius Howell (ranked 120 p4p, 247 weight class). Howell has chosen HonestKey- The Unseen as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Howell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howell, as that shot connected.
Howell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cunningham.
Howell ducks right into an uppercut from Cunningham.
It looks like Julius Howell has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cunningham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Howell pounces like a tiger and cracks Cunningham with a vicious hook! Cunningham is down but not out! Howell follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Howell!
After winning the bout, Julius Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Joukahainen (ranked 1308 p4p, 1595 weight class) and Char Donnay (ranked 160 p4p, 199 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Char Donnay enters the cage!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jouni Joukahainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Char Donnay!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot that snaps Donnay's head back.
Donnay clinches.
Joukahainen is trying to push Donnay away but Donnay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joukahainen wants to break free but Donnay has control.
Joukahainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joukahainen digs a good body shot into Donnay's ribs.
Donnay looks winded!
Joukahainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joukahainen lands with a nice body punch.
Donnay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Donnay unleashes a big counter combination but Joukahainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joukahainen.
Joukahainen finds Donnay's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Donnay flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Joukahainen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Donnay will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouni Joukahainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokoni Soaki (ranked 1298 p4p, 1510 weight class) and Floyd Gayweather (ranked 158 p4p, 188 weight class). Soaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Le Manu - Shepherds Reign. Tokoni Soaki 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokoni Soaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Soaki misses.
Gayweather throws a leg kick but Soaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Soaki misses the target.
Soaki throws a lazy head kick
and Gayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gayweather checks a leg kick.
Gayweather's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gayweather scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soaki misses with a body shot.
Soaki throws a right hand that misses
and Gayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Gayweather misses.
Gayweather avoids the body shot from Soaki.
Soaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gayweather has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gayweather there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soaki.
Gayweather misses with a wild combination.
Gayweather throws a front kick aimed at Soaki's knee but Soaki avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soaki at a distance.
Soaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Good exchange - Gayweather coming out on top.
Gayweather throws a leg kick
and Soaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soaki.
Soaki stands and throws Gayweather's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soaki is looking to take a break and control but Gayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gayweather regains half guard, as Soaki was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soaki is looking to advance position but Gayweather won't allow it.
Gayweather moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gayweather told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayweather pushes Soaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gayweather scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gayweather throws a leg kick
and Soaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully.
Gayweather is trying to control the position but Soaki postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully.
Gayweather pushes Soaki off and gets back to his feet.
Gayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soaki.
Soaki misses with a combination
and Gayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gayweather! But no joy.
A low kick from Soaki misses
and Gayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gayweather.
Soaki misses with a jab to the body
letting Gayweather counter with a right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather misses with a looping right.
Soaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soaki throws a leg kick but Gayweather moved away.
Soaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gayweather.
Gayweather is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soaki fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gayweather out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Leao (ranked 891 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Saul Hunter (ranked 112 p4p, 154 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Leao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter cracks Leao with a good jab.
It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Leao tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Leao's ribs.
Hunter throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
Hunter scores with the left hand. Leao knows he should have avoided that one.
Leao misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a crisp one two that drops Leao! Hunter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Leao to his feet! Leao is in big trouble!
 Leao is rocked!
Hunter lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Leao - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 463 p4p, 877 weight class) and Alexev Savinov (ranked 60 p4p, 110 weight class). Savinov has chosen HonestKey- Point A as his entrance music. 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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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woerner misses with the combination.
Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woerner throws a poor cross that misses
and Savinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woerner throws a jab but it's blocked by Savinov.
A clash of legs there as Savinov blocks the low kick.
Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov throws a head kick that half lands.
Woerner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woerner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savinov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Savinov ducks right into an uppercut from Woerner.
Woerner loads up on a big right hand but Savinov slips the punch.
Savinov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woerner lands with a straight right. Savinov didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woerner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savinov in his tracks.
Savinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Savinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woerner with a nice calf kick.
Woerner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savinov's head backwards.
Woerner lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut.
Savinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Woerner throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot.
Savinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savinov! But no joy.
Woerner tests Savinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Woerner connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Woerner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savinov manages to avoid it.
Savinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woerner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Savinov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woerner throws a jab when Savinov was well out of range.
Savinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woerner.
Savinov lands a head kick. Woerner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Woerner misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Woerner.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Woerner throws a front kick aimed at Savinov's knee but Savinov avoids it well.
Savinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woerner misses with a straight left.
Woerner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Woerner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Woerner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savinov in his tracks.
Savinov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Woerner's head.
Woerner throws a sloppy head kick and Savinov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woerner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savinov's hands.
Woerner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savinov throws a head kick but Woerner moves out of range.
Nice cross by Woerner.
Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Savinov throws out a counter right but Woerner avoids it with no problem.
Woerner throws a jab when Savinov was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Woerner. That snapped Savinov's head back.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woerner throwing a counter right hand but Savinov manages to avoid it.
Woerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Woerner lands.
Savinov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Gigi Woerner has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woerner misses with a wild body shot.
Savinov throws a lazy head kick
and Woerner counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Savinov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gigi Woerner!
Gigi Woerner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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