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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diggler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SEX MY FIST. Gino Napolitano looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gino Napolitano! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Napolitano avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A shot to de liver by Napolitano. Beautiful body shot.
Diggler drives through with a takedown into guard. Diggler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Napolitano wants to sweep but no luck. Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Napolitano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Napolitano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler. Napolitano keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully. Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Napolitano is keeping the position for now. Diggler sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Diggler wants to clinch.
Napolitano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Napolitano looks gassed!
Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diggler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Napolitano is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Diggler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Napolitano's back instead. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Diggler.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Diggler landing with strikes. Napolitano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diggler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Napolitano holding both Diggler 's hands and preventing any damage.
Diggler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Napolitano wants to control his opponent's hands but Diggler gets his hands free. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Napolitano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diggler not allowing Napolitano to control his hands.
Diggler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diggler doesn't have the hooks in and Napolitano manages to turn into his guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Napolitano wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position. Diggler seems keen to control Napolitano's posture.
Napolitano is sitting in close to Diggler's body. Diggler has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Napolitano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Napolitano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diggler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dirk Diggler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjaadi Aeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lashley's choice of entrance music: DMX- Ain't No Sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjaadi Aeger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Lashley! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aeger lands a right hook to the body.
Aeger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Jamal Lashley has been cut. Bjaadi Aeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aeger sends Lashley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aeger is motioning to the referee to let Lashley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Lashley is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aeger closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Lashley out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjaadi Aeger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Isildur Mustafa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Twitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Twitch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Isildur Mustafa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Twitch! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Twitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Mustafa drives through and clinches with Twitch against the cage.
Mustafa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustafa cracks Twitch with a nice body shot. Mustafa is leaning against Twitch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Twitch looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Mustafa. Mustafa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Twitch backwards. Mustafa digs a right hand into Twitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Twitch's gas tank. Mustafa scores with a shot to the side of Twitch's head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustafa.
 Twitch is rocked! Mustafa lands a shoulder strike. Twitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustafa finish him? Mustafa lands with a right to the head. Mustafa lands a body shot. A short right from Mustafa. Mustafa digs a right hand into Twitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Twitch's gas tank. Mustafa dips a shoulder and cracks Twitch with a mighty uppercut! Twitch falls back against the cage and Mustafa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Twitch is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mustafa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Isildur Mustafa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saleem Ritte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frank Duncombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritte comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells. frank Duncombe 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saleem Ritte! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, frank Duncombe! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ritte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duncombe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ritte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duncombe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ritte is trying to stand.
Ritte regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ritte trying to control the position.
Duncombe wants to control from the top but Ritte keeps moving. Duncombe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Duncombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ritte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ritte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ritte scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ritte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duncombe is just riding it out for now. Ritte eventually gives up the hold. Ritte working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Duncombe trying to hold on to Ritte's head to control him but Ritte postures up.
Ritte 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. Ritte is pressing down on Duncombe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duncombe is holding on for now. Duncombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ritte. Ritte trying to control the action but Duncombe is working from the bottom. Ritte landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ritte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ritte is looking for a kimura but Duncombe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ritte to get the leverage. Ritte working Duncombe over with strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncombe can do anything to dispel that myth.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ritte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duncombe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ritte throws a series of punches but Duncombe avoids them all with ease.
Duncombe moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ritte is trying to stall.
Ritte has Duncombe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duncombe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ritte tries to pull guard but Duncombe holds him up against the cage and eventually Ritte drops back down to his feet.
Duncombe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Ritte tries to kick Duncombe off but Duncombe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ritte is breathing heavily. Duncombe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ritte tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Duncombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duncombe wants to stand up but Ritte has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ritte missing with punches from the bottom.
Ritte is looking to control Duncombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ritte avoid being mounted? Ritte controlling the position for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ritte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duncombe counters with a takedown into side control. Ritte wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Duncombe working away.
Ritte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Ritte misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritte looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ritte tries to clinch but Duncombe is having none of it. Duncombe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ritte pinned against the cage. Ritte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Duncombe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Saleem Ritte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of frank Duncombe. Duncombe throws a sloppy head kick and Ritte moves out of range easily. Ritte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ritte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ritte is defended easily by Duncombe. Ritte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Ritte. No joy for Duncombe on that attempt. Ritte throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ritte moves in looking to clinch but Duncombe pushes him off. Duncombe fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ritte tries to clinch there but Duncombe circles away.
Duncombe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ritte is fending him off so far but Duncombe persists. Nope, Ritte circles away and we're back to standing. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saleem Ritte will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ritte shoots in for a takedown but Duncombe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ritte stalks Duncombe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duncombe's face. Duncombe staggers backwards, shaken. Duncombe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ritte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duncombe pinned against the cage. Duncombe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Duncombe dives in and grabs Ritte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ritte pushes down on Duncombe's head and hops out. Duncombe misses with a combination
and Ritte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ritte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Ritte. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ritte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritte fails with a takedown attempt. Duncombe shoots in but Ritte avoids the takedown attempt easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ritte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duncombe circles away quickly and effectively. Duncombe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Duncombe has a takedown stuffed. Ritte scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ritte fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duncombe. Nice uppercut lands for Ritte. That snapped Duncombe's head back.
Saleem Ritte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ritte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Duncombe wants to clinch. Ritte tries to clinch there but Duncombe circles away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ritte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duncombe avoids it really well and circles away. frank Duncombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duncombe tries to clinch up. Ritte shoots for a takedown but Duncombe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A big right from Ritte misses. Ritte throws a right and a left that both miss. Duncombe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Duncombe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ritte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duncombe somewhat. Duncombe with a poor takedown
and Ritte counters with a takedown into side control. Duncombe struggling a bit here. Duncombe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ritte stands up and we're back to a striking position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A right-left combo lands from Ritte.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ritte slips a jab from Duncombe. Ritte keeps the fight on the outside. Ritte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duncombe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ritte keeping moving, preventing Duncombe from controlling successfully. Ritte managing to control the position.
Ritte has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duncombe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Duncombe tries for a takedown but Ritte circles away easily and Ritte counters with a two punch combo.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ritte misses with a low kick. Ritte is working the combinations to good effect here. Ritte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duncombe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Duncombe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ritte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ritte is in a horrible position here. Duncombe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ritte can't escape the position.
Ritte wants to hold on but Duncombe pushes him away. Ritte is desperately trying to improve his position but Duncombe has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duncombe with the ground and pound from mount. Ritte tries to lock up and control but Duncombe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ritte throwing hammer fists to the chest of Duncombe. What's that going to do exactly? Ritte tries to buck Duncombe off but he can't manage it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Ritte dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Duncombe moves into the clinch successfully.
Ritte jumps guard but Duncombe stands there with Ritte around his waist. Ritte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ritte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duncombe prevents it.
Ritte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duncombe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Ritte. That's going to take a lot out of him. Duncombe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ritte tries to avoid it but Duncombe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ritte to the ground. Ritte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ritte throws a series of punches but Duncombe moves out of range. Duncombe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ritte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ritte tries to bum rush Duncombe with a series of wild strikes but Duncombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ritte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duncombe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ritte regains full guard. Nicely done. Duncombe wanted to stand there but Ritte had control of the position.
Ritte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duncombe defends well. frank Duncombe has got the better of the ground game so far. Ritte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duncombe distracts Ritte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ritte wants to stand and escape but Duncombe is having none of it. Ritte tries to strike from the bottom.
Duncombe chips away with some ground and pound. Ritte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
 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. Ritte wants to get back to his feet but Duncombe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ritte wants to sweep but no luck. Duncombe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Duncombe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritte. Duncombe closes the distance and clinches up with Ritte, looking for a takedown. Duncombe pushes Ritte against the cage but Ritte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Duncombe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ritte circles away. Ritte misses with a wild combination.
Ritte doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncombe circles away.
Ritte fails to land with a series of punches.
Duncombe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ritte avoids it really well and circles away. Ritte tries for a takedown but Duncombe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duncombe closes the distance and pushes Ritte back into the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ritte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duncombe prevents it.
Duncombe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Duncombe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ritte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ritte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncombe is one step ahead there. Duncombe wanted to stand there but Ritte had control of the position.
Ritte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duncombe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ritte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
frank Duncombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Duncombe stopping the sweep attempt from Ritte. Duncombe thows a big elbow that misses. Duncombe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ritte is looking to stand up but Duncombe isn't so interested in that idea.
Ritte working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Duncombe has passed into half guard!
Ritte missing with punches from the bottom.
Saleem Ritte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ritte.
And that's the end of the fight! frank Duncombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ritte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saleem Ritte!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Arellanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jr Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as David Jr Jonesy 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Arellanes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jr Jonesy! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arellanes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arellanes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jonesy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arellanes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arellanes's back! Jonesy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jonesy is working for a rear naked choke. Arellanes is not defending it well and Jonesy has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Arellanes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Arellanes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Jr Jonesy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega comes into the arena with Smells like teen spirit blaring out of the sound system. Kenny Omega has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Omega! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bert Jonesy! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jonesy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jonesy.
Jonesy lands a big head kick that sends Omega tumbling to the mat! Jonesy takes a step backwards and waves Omega back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Kenny Omega has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jonesy throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease.
Jonesy drops Omega with a beautiful combination! Omega stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jonesy is looking for the KO!
 Omega is rocked! A combination from Jonesy does no damage. Jonesy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jonesy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omega. Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Jonesy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonesy lands a left and a right that send Omega crashing to the mat, dazed. Jonesy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Oh Omega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jonesy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Omega out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bert Jonesy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radoslav Konstantin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin comes to the cage accompanied by Gortoz a Ran. Franklin has chosen Let's Go Boppin Tonight- Al Ferrier as his entrance music. Bob Franklin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Radoslav Konstantin's chin.
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280 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Radoslav Konstantin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Franklin! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantin lands a left and a right that send Franklin crashing to the mat, dazed. Konstantin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Bob Franklin has been cut. Franklin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Konstantin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Konstantin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Konstantin connects with a nice looking jab.
Franklin moves out of range of the strikes. Konstantin misses with an uppercut. Franklin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Radoslav Konstantin has been cut. Konstantin throws a jab but it's blocked by Franklin. Konstantin fails to land with a series of punches.
Franklin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Konstantin loads up on a big right hand but Franklin slips the punch. Franklin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Konstantin is breathing heavily. Franklin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Franklin fakes the leg kick and cracks Konstantin in the body.
Franklin lands a left and a right that send Konstantin crashing to the mat, dazed. Franklin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Konstantin is rocked! Franklin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Konstantin will feel that in the morning. Oh Konstantin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Franklin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Franklin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayedolv Hitlar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Herrmann comes into the arena with Rammstein - Buck Dich blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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271 lbs
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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 Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayedolv Hitlar! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hitlar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but von Herrmann swivels and escapes. von Herrmann throws the left hand but Hitlar avoids the punch easily. von Herrmann throws a right and a left that both miss. Hitlar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hitlar avoids the body shot from von Herrmann.
Hitlar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. von Herrmann tries to avoid it but Hitlar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag von Herrmann to the ground. von Herrmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A combination from von Herrmann does no damage. von Herrmann lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Ayedolv Hitlar has been cut. Hitlar throws a hook but von Herrmann blocks it. Hitlar slips a jab and a cross from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitlar moves away. von Herrmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitlar circles away quickly and effectively. Hitlar lands with a hook. von Herrmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. von Herrmann throws a body punch but Hitlar moves out of range. Hitlar tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Herrmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitlar somewhat. Butch von Herrmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayedolv Hitlar. Hitlar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! von Herrmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
von Herrmann connects with a single shot there. Hitlar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hitlar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hitlar looks gassed!
 That's one minute gone in the round. von Herrmann connects with a body shot. von Herrmann misses with a series of wild punches.
von Herrmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! von Herrmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by von Herrmann.
 That has opened up Ayedolv Hitlar's cut even more. von Herrmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitlar is just out of range. von Herrmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. von Herrmann lands a nice looking body shot.
von Herrmann swings for the body but Hitlar moves out of range.
von Herrmann lands a jab-cross combination. von Herrmann works Hitlar's body with a nice hook.
von Herrmann lands a left and a right that sends Hitlar crashing to the canvas! von Herrmann dives into mount looking to finish!
 The cut above Ayedolv Hitlar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. von Herrmann scores with a couple of good head shots there.
von Herrmann breaks from Hitlar's wrist control and lands an elbow. Hitlar taking shots to the head. von Herrmann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hitlar?
Hitlar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann dominating with strikes here. von Herrmann is in the full mount, landing strikes. von Herrmann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hitlar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
von Herrmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. von Herrmann landing strikes from the mount and Hitlar is in trouble! Hitlar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. von Herrmann lands a big shot there that rocks Hitlar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hitlar bucks von Herrmann off and manages to get back to his feet! von Herrmann throws a right and a left that Hitlar avoids nicely. Hitlar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
von Herrmann rushes Hitlar and presses him up against the cage.
von Herrmann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and von Herrmann manages to end up in side control. Hitlar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, von Herrmann asserts his dominance and retains side control. Hitlar being controlled for a moment.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitlar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. von Herrmann scoring with punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. von Herrmann working the body and head with strikes. Hitlar is not content to let von Herrmann control the position. von Herrmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. von Herrmann working the ground and pound. von Herrmann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hitlar to see if he's OK. von Herrmann scores with a couple of short elbows.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hitlar is not content to let von Herrmann control the position. Hitlar tries to escape but von Herrmann is in control. von Herrmann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hitlar wants to get back to his feet but von Herrmann drags him back down. Hitlar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
von Herrmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitlar on the ground. von Herrmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. von Herrmann lands some shots froms side control. Hitlar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. von Herrmann is putting a hurting on Hitlar here, landing some big shots from side control. Hitlar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but von Herrmann is controlling him well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hitlar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hitlar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! von Herrmann is putting a hurting on Hitlar here, landing some big shots from side control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch von Herrmann dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ayedolv Hitlar's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
von Herrmann works the jab nicely. Hitlar misses with an uppercut. von Herrmann saw that one coming. Hitlar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hitlar walks into a jab. von Herrmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. von Herrmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Herrmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. von Herrmann scores with a hook to the body. Hitlar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This has been an exciting period of action! von Herrmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hitlar counters with a nice body shot. von Herrmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitlar doesn't seem bothered though. von Herrmann lands with an overhand left. Butch von Herrmann is winning the standup battle so far. von Herrmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitlar sprawls well. He's pushed von Herrmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. von Herrmann with a jab. von Herrmann scores with a hook to the body. Hitlar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. von Herrmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. von Herrmann lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for von Herrmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitlar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling von Herrmann to score with a decent uppercut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. von Herrmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitlar finds it's way round the side to connect with von Herrmann's head. von Herrmann is looking to wear down Hitlar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. von Herrmann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hitlar backs up against the cage.
Butch von Herrmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitlar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hitlar is working von Herrmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hitlar trying to stand up but can't free himself from von Herrmann's guard. von Herrmann pulls Hitlar in close to prevent any damage. Hitlar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as von Herrmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hitlar trying to control the position from guard on top but von Herrmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. von Herrmann managing to control the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann'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. Hitlar wants to control from the top but von Herrmann keeps moving. von Herrmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hitlar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. von Herrmann keeping moving, preventing Hitlar from controlling successfully.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitlar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. von Herrmann throws a right hand that Hitlar ducks under and follows up with a left that Hitlar also avoids with ease. Hitlar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Herrmann.
von Herrmann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hitlar backs up against the cage.
von Herrmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
von Herrmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitlar pushes von Herrmann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. von Herrmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. von Herrmann lands a nice shot to the body.
von Herrmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitlar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hitlar takes a swing at von Herrmann's ribcage but misses. von Herrmann looks to land a combination but Hitlar avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from von Herrmann misses the target. von Herrmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitlar can do to turn this around? Hitlar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has von Herrmann pinned against the cage. von Herrmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. von Herrmann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hitlar staying out of range there. Hitlar has his takedown stuffed
and von Herrmann counters by moving into the clinch. Butch von Herrmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayedolv Hitlar. Hitlar stops a takedown attempt from von Herrmann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Herrmann manages to break the clinch.
von Herrmann lands with a shot to the body. Hitlar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
von Herrmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch von Herrmann dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ayedolv Hitlar'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
von Herrmann misses with a low kick.
Hitlar misses with a combination
and von Herrmann counters with a two punch combo. Hitlar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. von Herrmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and von Herrmann wants it to stay on the feet. von Herrmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. von Herrmann misses with a shot to the body and Hitlar counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hitlar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. von Herrmann clobbers Hitlar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hitlar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. 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!
von Herrmann closes the distance and pushes Hitlar back into the cage. Hitlar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
von Herrmann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. von Herrmann prevents Hitlar from escaping the position. von Herrmann working the ground and pound. Hitlar taking punishment in the form of punches.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hitlar tries to escape but von Herrmann is in control. Check out the look on von Herrmann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
von Herrmann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hitlar down.
Hitlar is trying to buck von Herrmann off. von Herrmann lands a nice forearm strike. Hitlar taking punishment in the form of punches.
von Herrmann working the ground and pound. von Herrmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. von Herrmann lands some shots froms side control. von Herrmann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hitlar to see if he's OK. Hitlar is working to avoid the ground and pound but von Herrmann connects with a decent elbow. Hitlar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
von Herrmann lands some shots froms side control. von Herrmann cracks Hitlar with a big right hand but Hitlar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann working the head and body with strikes. Hitlar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. von Herrmann scoring with punches and elbows. Hitlar wants to get back to his feet but von Herrmann drags him back down. von Herrmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Hitlar is trying to get back to his feet.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hitlar needs to keep his hands up - von Herrmann had a free shot at his head there. von Herrmann swinging wilding here.
Hitlar gets caught flat footed, as von Herrmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. von Herrmann works over Hitlar with some ground and pound from guard. von Herrmann distracts Hitlar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitlar wants to stand and escape but von Herrmann is having none of it. von Herrmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hitlar wants to stand and escape but von Herrmann is having none of it. Butch von Herrmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. von Herrmann lands a couple of digs. Hitlar wants to stand but von Herrmann is controlling the position. von Herrmann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A combination from von Herrmann does no damage.
von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Hitlar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
von Herrmann controlling from mount. von Herrmann lands a big elbow.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hitlar wants to get back to his feet.
von Herrmann working away from the top, dropping strikes. Hitlar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. von Herrmann dominating with strikes here. von Herrmann breaks from Hitlar's wrist control and lands an elbow. von Herrmann is in the full mount, landing strikes. von Herrmann landing strikes, looking to finish! Hitlar taking shots to the head. von Herrmann landing strikes, looking to finish! Hitlar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Butch von Herrmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. von Herrmann looking to finish Hitlar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hitlar! Hitlar is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Ayedolv Hitlar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! von Herrmann landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Butch von Herrmann showed his dominance in that final round. Well von Herrmann 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch von Herrmann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salas has chosen The Prodigy - No Good as his entrance music. Frank Dux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Salas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Salas! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux. Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salas as he jumps to the side.
Salas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dux gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salas wants to get back to full guard.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salas trying to control from the bottom.
Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salas is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold. Salas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dux is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Salas has managed to free his arm - good work.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salas sees it coming and defends easily. Salas trying to control here.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Salas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him. Salas is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Salas closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage. Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Salas shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Salas scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Frank Dux has been cut. Dux is breathing heavily. A short right from Salas. Dux can't get the takedown.
Salas lands with a right to the head. Salas with a knee to the head.
Salas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Salas connects with a knee to the head.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Salas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Salas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Salas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Salas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Salas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salas pulls him back up using the underhooks. Salas with a knee to the head.
Salas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salas jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salas has his foot on Dux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dux works his way back into a safe position though.
Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Salas's legs - danger averted.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Salas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salas manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Salas's guard. Salas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dux wants to pass the guard but Salas is keeping the position. Dux passes Salas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Salas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dux is looking for a kimura but Salas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
Salas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salas looking for submissions off his back. Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Salas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
 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. Dux passes Salas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Salas trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dux is thwarting Salas's attempts to control the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt. Salas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux scores a takedown into full mount! Salas regains half guard. Salas moves into full guard.
Salas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Salas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salas is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Salas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Salas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salas but Salas pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Salas actively working from the bottom here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a kimura but Salas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage. Salas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salas.
Salas working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Salas is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Salas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reibs Dibs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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232 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reibs Dibs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Darwin! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dibs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darwin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dibs misses with a few strikes there.
Dibs fails in his attempt to clinch. No joy there for Dibs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darwin throws a right and a left that both miss. Dibs throws a combination that misses
and Darwin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dibs's guard now. Darwin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Dibs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darwin on the ground. Darwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dibs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dibs tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand. Dibs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut. Dibs tries to clinch but Darwin moves away
and Darwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dibs is trying to stand up here but Darwin is controlling him well. Darwin thows a huge punch but Dibs dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dibs is refusing to be controlled, as Darwin sits in half guard.
Darwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dibs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darwin. Darwin works his way into side control. Darwin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dibs to see if he's OK. Dibs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Darwin has just dragged him back down to the mat. Darwin cracks Dibs with a big elbow. Dibs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dibs tries to get out of the position. Darwin tries to advance to mount but Dibs denies him. Darwin lands an elbow. Dibs pushes Darwin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Darwin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Darwin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dibs's shoulder. That is not cool. Darwin is chipping away with strikes.
Dibs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Darwin trying to control the action but Dibs is working from the bottom. Darwin lands an elbow. Dibs on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Darwin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dibs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dibs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin tries for a kimura but Dibs is defending well. Dibs tries to escape but Darwin is in control. Darwin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Dibs wants to get back to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Darwin scores with a couple of short elbows. Darwin landing strikes. Dibs wants to get back to his feet but Darwin is dominant here and he's now got Dibs's back! Dibs is breathing heavily.
Dibs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Darwin gets his way!
Darwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dibs has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Dibs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dibs covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dibs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Darwin's arms.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dibs is taking damage to the body and head. Dibs wants to get back to his feet. Darwin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dibs. Dibs is trying to stand back up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Darwin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Darwin is landing with strikes from the back. Darwin is landing with strikes from the back. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dibs misses with a combination
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dibs tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Darwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Dibs is trying to stand back up but Darwin is controlling him
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. Darwin connects with a nice short shot to Dibs's temple. Darwin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dibs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Darwin landing strikes from the mount. Dibs tries to buck Darwin off but he can't manage it. Charles Darwin has got the better of the ground game so far. Darwin lands with some strikes.
 Dibs is rocked! Darwin connects with a bit shot that sees Dibs covering up! More strikes from Darwin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Darwin is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Darwin!
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