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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gao Chao (ranked 25026 p4p, 25241 weight class) and Jicheng Ruan (ranked 508 p4p, 515 weight class). Ruan has chosen Alright 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gao Chao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jicheng Ruan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ruan.
Chao fails to land the takedown.
As Chao backs off Ruan throws a huge counter combo but Chao manages to avoid it all.
Ruan dodges the punch combination from Chao.
Chao gets a takedown into half guard.
Chao is nestled in close to Ruan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao with the ground and pound but Ruan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chao stopping the sweep attempt from Ruan.
Ruan has momentary wrist control but Chao slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruan is trying to keep Chao in close.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chao landing with the ground and pound.
Chao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chao postures up and lands a big shot to Ruan's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao works over Ruan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chao connects with a couple of short punches.
Chao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruan's head.
Chao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
 Ruan is rocked!
Ruan looks winded!
Chao working some strikes from top position.
Ruan is still in real trouble! Can Chao finish him?
Chao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chao scoring with some ground and pound.
Chao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chao distracts Ruan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chao postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ruan covers up, he's hurt! Chao keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chao and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chao can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gao Chao!
In his post fight interview, Gao Chao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Jicheng Ruan had this to say: 'Where my cream pie at?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ender Knightley (ranked 3906 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 398 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Knightley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 29 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Justis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knightley keeps working.
Justis tries to move to mount but Knightley blocks the move with his legs.
Justis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Justis tries for a kimura but Knightley is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis tries for a kimura but Knightley is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knightley is looking to reverse the position.
Knightley is trying to control Justis's posture but Justis avoids it.
Knightley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Knightley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Justis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knightley is trying to get back to half guard.
Justis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knightley has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley is looking for a sweep.
Knightley prevents Justis from improving position.
Knightley is letting Justis control him for a moment.
Knightley is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley is not content to let Justis control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knightley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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.
Knightley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Justis.
Justis shoots in for a double leg but Knightley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Justis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knightley quickly recovers to half guard.
Justis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knightley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley tries to get to full guard but Justis has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Logan Justis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Justis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knightley stuffs the takedown attempt from Justis. Justis gets slowly back to his feet.
Justis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knightley was covering up waiting for the punch and Justis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Justis being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley pushes Justis off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis shoots in looking for a takedown but Knightley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Justis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ender Knightley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis.
Knightley moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
Knightley lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knightley.
Knightley tries to break the clinch but Justis is controlling the position.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Justis has a takedown stuffed.
Justis fails with the takedown.
Justis shoots and misses
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Ender Knightley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knightley pinned against the cage. Knightley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justis loses concentration momentarily and Knightley pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Justis crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Knightley finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ender Knightley!
During a confident post fight interview, Ender Knightley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Logan Justis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Banderleii Showgun (ranked 3808 p4p, 3064 weight class) and Vadim Volyas (ranked 392 p4p, 344 weight class). Showgun comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banderleii Showgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Volyas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showgun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volyas jabs Showgun right on the nose. Showgun blinks but takes it well.
Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showgun shoots in but Volyas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volyas works over Showgun's head and body with a nice combination.
Volyas looks to land a combination but Showgun avoids it well.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volyas counters with a one-two to the body.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas lands with a cross.
Volyas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Showgun takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Volyas throws a big counter head kick but Showgun avoids it with no problem.
Volyas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun tries to land a front kick but Volyas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volyas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volyas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showgun closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas pushes Showgun away with a front kick.
Volyas lands with a slapping head kick.
Showgun wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
The crowd cheers as Showgun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volyas doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun motions for Volyas to come forward. Showgun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Volyas.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volyas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volyas connects with a high kick.
Showgun is looking to clinch but Volyas is avoiding it.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Showgun.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas tries to get set, Showgun tries to push him back and clinch up but Volyas manages to avoid the attempt.
Volyas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showgun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Volyas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Showgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.
Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Volyas had a free shot at his head there.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas looks to land a combination. Showgun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun closes the distance but Volyas moves to the side
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a leg kick but Volyas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Showgun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas lands a body shot.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volyas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Showgun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Showgun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Volyas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Showgun blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Showgun is looking to counter the offense by Volyas and move into the clinch.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch.
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Volyas thuds a left hand into Showgun's body.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volyas but Volyas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Showgun looks for the body kick but Volyas saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Volyas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Showgun backing away here, and Volyas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas backs away, Showgun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volyas lands with a hook. Showgun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Volyas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Showgun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volyas.
Vadim Volyas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volyas scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Volyas.
Showgun misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Volyas. Beautiful body shot.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showgun lands a high kick!
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Volyas finds it's target.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volyas lands a high kick!
Volyas thows a body kick. Showgun tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Volyas.
Showgun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showgun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Showgun. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Showgun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Showgun has a couple of punches blocked by Volyas.
Showgun tries a body shot but Volyas blocks it.
Showgun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
Showgun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas with a jab.
Showgun darts in trying to clinch
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volyas lands with a right hand.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun.
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch.
Showgun lands a body shot.
Showgun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Showgun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Showgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Volyas avoids the damage to the body.
Volyas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Volyas lands a head kick. Showgun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volyas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
Showgun tries to clinch up
and Volyas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volyas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Showgun misses
and Volyas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Showgun backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Showgun.
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch.
Volyas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showgun moves forwards but Volyas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showgun swinging wildly here.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Showgun fails with the takedown.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volyas scores with a kick to the body.
Volyas blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun tries to clinch there but Volyas circles away.
Volyas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volyas throws a front kick that sends Showgun stumbling back into the cage.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
Showgun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Showgun wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volyas tries to avoid it but Showgun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volyas to the ground. Volyas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas moves away
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun.
Danga de danga de dang - Volyas scores with a four punch combination!
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volyas connects with a single shot there.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showgun.
Showgun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Volyas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volyas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Showgun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Volyas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas throws a series of strikes that have Showgun backpedaling.
Showgun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Showgun was looking to counter with a kick there.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Showgun back to the cage. Volyas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Showgun connects with a high kick.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Volyas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volyas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Volyas!
Vadim Volyas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry (ranked 3402 p4p, 3096 weight class) and Davion Petersen (ranked 380 p4p, 357 weight class). Small Fry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davion Petersen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Small Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davion Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fry does it's job there.
It looks like Davion Petersen has been cut.
Fry throws a nice looking combination but Petersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petersen walks into a jab.
Fry misses with a straight right.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen gets a clinch.
Petersen prevents Fry from breaking the clinch.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Petersen.
Fry misses with a body punch.
Fry lands a hook that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fry is trying to push Petersen away but Petersen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen prevents Fry from breaking the clinch.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Fry tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Fry.
Nice body punch from Petersen.
Fry tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Small Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Petersen.
Fry throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Fry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fry.
Fry misses with a jab to the body
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen misses with a hook. Fry ducked under it nicely.
Fry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fry.
Petersen unleashes a big counter combination but Fry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fry throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Petersen misses with a combination
letting Fry counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Fry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petersen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fry scores with a nice head shot.
Fry scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Davion Petersen's cut even more.
Petersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petersen is rocked!
Petersen dives in and grabs Fry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fry pushes down on Petersen's head and hops out.
Petersen looks winded!
Fry cracks Petersen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Petersen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fry pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Petersen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Fry!
Small Fry 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 2185 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Meebly Gibbersnout (ranked 253 p4p, 266 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Gibbersnout has chosen Purge announcement as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meebly Gibbersnout!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbersnout on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gibbersnout tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbersnout is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibbersnout rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Gibbersnout!
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbersnout is one step ahead there.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Gibbersnout is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson wants to stand but Gibbersnout is controlling the position.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibbersnout wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gibbersnout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibbersnout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson is trying to keep Gibbersnout in close.
Gibbersnout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibbersnout throws a big elbow that misses.
Gibbersnout preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbersnout's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbersnout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibbersnout is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gibbersnout is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Gibbersnout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbersnout throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gibbersnout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gibbersnout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gibbersnout!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control but Gibbersnout is having none of it.
Gibbersnout working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gibbersnout is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson goes for an armbar but Gibbersnout turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gibbersnout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbersnout is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibbersnout feints the counter takedown.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gibbersnout should have avoided that one.
It looks like Meebly Gibbersnout has been cut.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbersnout gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Gibbersnout will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gibbersnout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbersnout looking for a takedown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meebly Gibbersnout.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gibbersnout throws a strike from the bottom but Anderson uses the opportunity to take his back.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbersnout tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gibbersnout keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Gibbersnout rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbersnout staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
You can see the frustration on Gibbersnout's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Gibbersnout pushed the leg off.
Gibbersnout tries to break free.
Gibbersnout is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Anderson is working for a rear naked choke. Gibbersnout is not defending it well and Anderson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gibbersnout refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gibbersnout's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 3587 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Bo Brands (ranked 400 p4p, 288 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bo Brands was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Brands with an uppercut!
Liu lands a nice hook to Brands's body. Brands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brands dives in and grabs Liu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liu pushes down on Brands's head and hops out.
Liu connects with a right hand. Brands shakes it off.
Brands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
A cross from Liu lands.
Brands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brands tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brands wants to work for an arm triangle but Liu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liu is trying is best to control the position here.
Brands passes to side control.
Brands goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brands but great work by Liu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu decides to stand back up. Liu steps back and let's Brands get back to his feet.
Brands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Brands persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu darts in and clinches Brands up against the cage.
Liu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liu scores a nice knee to the body.
Brands looks winded!
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brands jumps guard but Liu stands there with Brands around his waist. Brands gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Brands fails to pull guard.
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brands backwards.
Knees to the body from Liu.
Liu lands an elbow that stopped Brands in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A right hook to the body lands for Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liu smiles and moves away.
Brands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brands scrambles back to his feet.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Liu throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brands is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Bo Brands stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dewire (ranked 2228 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Ola Badmus (ranked 259 p4p, 280 weight class). Dewire comes to the cage accompanied by Come With Me Now. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Dewire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ola Badmus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Badmus has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dewire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Badmus pulls guard successfully.
Badmus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Badmus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badmus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dewire is aware though and is defending well.
Badmus working a defensive guard here.
Badmus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Badmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Badmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewire being controlled here momentarily.
Badmus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewire controls the pace.
Dewire throws a big elbow that misses.
Dewire throwing strikes from guard but Badmus blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dewire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dewire is pushing down on Badmus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badmus is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Badmus is controlling Dewire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Badmus is looking to improve his position.
Badmus is looking to control Dewire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
Dewire prevents Badmus from improving his position.
Dewire is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dewire controlling the action here.
Dewire trying to control from Badmus's half guard. Badmus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Badmus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dewire keeping moving, preventing Badmus from controlling successfully.
Dewire being controlled here, momentarily.
Dewire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Badmus preventing the sweep.
Dewire looking to control.
Badmus won't allow Dewire to sweep him here.
Badmus throwing strikes but missing.
Badmus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dewire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Badmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badmus throws a combination that misses
and Dewire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Badmus!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michael Dewire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badmus throws a series of punches but Dewire avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Badmus lands with a short shot to the head.
Badmus pulls guard.
Dewire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badmus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Badmus looking for a guillotine here but Dewire defends easily.
Badmus is trying to control the position but Dewire postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus keeping moving, preventing Dewire from controlling successfully.
Badmus working for a triangle but Dewire defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewire distracts Badmus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badmus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ola Badmus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Badmus trying to control the position.
Badmus looking for a sweep. Not yet Badmus, not yet.
Badmus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dewire defends well.
Badmus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dewire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dewire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badmus trying to keep a closed guard but Dewire is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Dewire distracts Badmus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dewire 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.
Dewire is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmus has wrist control.
Dewire won't allow Badmus to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Sparks mma inform us that Badmus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dewire throws a strike but Badmus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dewire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badmus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dewire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badmus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dewire looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Badmus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Badmus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dewire is refusing to be controlled, as Badmus sits in half guard.
Dewire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badmus.
Dewire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badmus.
That's four 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.
Badmus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dewire to regain full guard.
Badmus throwing strikes from guard but Dewire blocks nicely.
Dewire is trying to keep Badmus in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dewire is on top in guard.
Badmus striking off his back but it's not causing Dewire any problems.
Dewire throwing strikes from guard but Badmus blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Badmus 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dewire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badmus.
Badmus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Badmus moves into the clinch.
Badmus pulls Dewire into guard.
Dewire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Badmus's head.
Badmus controls Dewire momentarily but Dewire frees himself.
Dewire lands a couple of elbows.
Badmus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire throws a big elbow that misses.
Dewire preventing the sweep.
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Dewire scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewire landing some decent shots from guard.
Dewire pushes down on Badmus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dewire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Badmus trying to hold on to Dewire's head to control him but Dewire postures up.
Dewire is pressing down on Badmus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badmus is holding on for now.
Dewire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dewire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badmus trying to hold on to Dewire's head to control him but Dewire postures up.
Ola Badmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus controlling the position for now.
Badmus wants to control but Dewire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Dewire.
Dewire working over Badmus with some ground and pound. Badmus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Badmus is trying is best to control the position here.
Dewire is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dewire connects with a nice short shot to Badmus's temple.
Badmus is trying is best to control the position here.
Badmus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dewire lands with a punch from half guard.
Dewire is looking to take a break and control but Badmus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is positioning himself well to prevent Dewire advancing to mount.
Badmus is not content to let Dewire control the position.
Dewire trying to pass the guard but Badmus defending well.
Dewire is trying to control. Badmus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dewire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badmus wants to control but Dewire is keeping busy.
Badmus wants to improve his position but Dewire is controlling well.
Dewire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dewire works his way into side control.
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.
Dewire trying to control the position but Badmus is working away.
Badmus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dewire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dewire misses with the ground and pound.
Badmus is looking for a sweep.
Dewire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Badmus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dewire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michael Dewire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dewire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Badmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dewire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badmus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ola Badmus!
Ola Badmus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bum Phillips (ranked 1894 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 247 p4p, 267 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Anstey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips slips a straight right by Anstey.
Anstey jabs Phillips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Nice cross by Anstey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a crisp one two that drops Phillips! Anstey thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Phillips to his feet! Phillips is in big trouble!
 Phillips is rocked!
Anstey throws an overhand right that has Phillips reeling! Anstey follows up with more punches and Phillips is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Sharpe (ranked 1055 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Tetsuo Shima (ranked 142 p4p, 222 weight class). Shima has chosen The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima blocks a body shot from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima just leaning against Sharpe, taking a breather.
Sharpe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sharpe's guard. Nice work there by Shima.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharpe is trying to keep Shima in close.
Sharpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.
Sharpe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sharpe decides to pull guard.
Shima is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sharpe is looking for a triangle but Shima pushes his legs off easily.
Shima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sharpe kicks Shima off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima working hard to break the clinch.
Sharpe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharpe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
Sharpe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Sharpe's head and hops out.
Shima looks to land a combination but Sharpe avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sharpe misses with a body shot
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima pushes Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sharpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shima tumbling to the mat - Sharpe dives into Shima's guard.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shima wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sharpe, into his guard.
Sharpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shima stands up from Sharpe's guard - Shima perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe darts in looking for a takedown but Shima gets double underhooks and turns Sharpe into the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Sharpe drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharpe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe scores with a shot to the side of Shima's head.
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharpe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpe is working Shima over against the cage.
Shima wants to stall.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima misses with some punches.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharpe distracts Shima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Sharpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shima looking to control.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe is stalling in the full guard.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima controlling Sharpe's posture.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shima lands with a straight right. Sharpe didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima 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! This is the final round!
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shima sprawls well. Shima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shima clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Sharpe is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Oh Sharpe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharpe blocks an uppercut.
Donovan Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sharpe out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
In his post fight interview, Tetsuo Shima gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kallio (ranked 1006 p4p, 139 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 133 p4p, 17 weight class). Kimmo Kallio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bastien Harris's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Harris catches Kallio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Harris.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harris, as that shot connected.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Harris.
Kallio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Harris.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kallio.
Jab by Harris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Kallio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kallio stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
A jab from Harris misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kallio doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Kallio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kallio.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Kallio's leg but Kallio calmly moves out of range.
Harris with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kallio's sensitive parts.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Kallio with an uppercut!
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Harris misses.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kallio finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Kallio slips a jab from Harris.
Harris keeps Kallio at a distance using the push kick.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Kallio slips a jab from Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Kallio slips a jab from Harris.
Kallio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Kallio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kallio defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
As Harris looks to move away, Kallio throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Kallio drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kallio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kallio duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Harris fakes the leg kick and cracks Kallio in the body.
A jab from Harris misses.
Whack! Kallio lands a heavy head kick that drops Harris. The ref tackles Kallio to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Harris was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio 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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