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BFC 80: SPIRIT KOTR Round II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luther Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Raithert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luther Pope! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Raithert! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raithert ducks under a wild hook from Pope. Raithert lands with a nice body punch. Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raithert. The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pope takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Luther Pope has been cut. Pope ducks under a wild hook from Raithert. Pope scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch. Raithert blocks a body shot from Pope. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raithert as Pope tries to tie him up. Pope misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Raithert to work.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Raithert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Raithert's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Raithert breaks from the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Raithert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away. Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Raithert is just out of range. A slow jab from Raithert misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Raithert does a little dance to reset his feet. Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Raithert circles away.
Raithert misses with a double jab.
Pope clobbers Raithert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Raithert lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pope throws a big shot that misses. Raithert lands with a nice body punch. Pope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope swings for the body but Raithert moves out of range.
Pope throws a series of punches but Raithert avoids them all with ease.
Pope drives through and clinches with Raithert against the cage.
Raithert is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him. Stalling in the clinch from Raithert.
Raithert blocks a body shot from Pope.
Raithert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Raithert throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Raithert misses with a series of wild punches.
Pope lands a jab. Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raithert.
Pope on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pope misses with a series of wild punches.
Raithert throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it. Raithert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Raithert connects with a crisp jab. Raithert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Pope slips under a jab. Pope works over Raithert's head and body with a nice combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Raithert takes one to the chin there. Pope lands a body shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Raithert misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming. Pope avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Raithert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Raithert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it. Pope slips under a jab. Pope moves in looking to clinch but Raithert pushes him off. A looping hook to the body misses from Raithert. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet. Raithert throws a big shot that misses. Pope looks to land a combination. Raithert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Raithert misses with a wild body shot. Pope bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raithert's head.
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Pope.
Raithert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Pope scores with a nice hook to the head. Raithert blocks a body shot from Pope. Raithert prevents a body shot from Pope.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pope is looking to control Raithert's arms but Raithert gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pope has his back to the cage. Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Raithert.
Raithert has Pope pushed against the cage. Raithert blocking some punches.
Raithert can't break the clinch.
Raithert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raithert misses with a low kick. Pope loads up on a big right hand but Raithert slips the punch. Raithert throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot. Raithert staying out of range there. Raithert with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pope to score with a decent uppercut. Raithert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pope rushes Raithert and presses him up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Raithert is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage. Pope tries a body shot but Raithert blocks it.
Raithert throws a head punch that misses. A left hand lands to the body for Pope.
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 Luther Pope will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Luther Pope's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pope thuds a left hand into Raithert's body. Pope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raithert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Raithert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope. Pope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Raithert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pope is looking to slow Raithert down with leg kicks. Pope ducks under a wild hook from Raithert. Nice shot by Pope. Pope lands with a right hand. Pope staying out of range there. Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raithert backs up against the cage.
 Raithert is rocked! 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! Pope is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Raithert hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luther Pope!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Li Fen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Its The Final Countdown. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Li Fen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away. Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Fen ducks down to avoid it. Fen misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fen shoots in but no luck this time. Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Fen moves out of range. Ferguson is looking to clinch. Fen misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Fen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Fen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Fen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now. 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. Fen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fen stops Ferguson from standing up. Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard. Fen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Fen fails to land the takedown. Ferguson throws the left hand but Fen avoids the punch easily. Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Fen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Fen lands with some strikes. Fen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferguson is now in Fen's guard. A big mistake from Fen there, giving up the dominant position!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fen wants to sweep but no luck.
Fen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
 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. Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fen's guard. Ferguson preventing the sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson gets to his feet. Fen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ferguson looks for the body kick but Fen saw that one coming. A punch combination from Ferguson misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Fen dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fen.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Fen. Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Fen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have Fen backpedaling.
 It looks like Li Fen has been cut. Fen misses with a wild body shot. Fen tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss. Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson with a poor takedown
and Fen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Fen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though. Fen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ferguson is staying active underneath Fen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Fen 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. Fen thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Ferguson has hold of Fen's hands but Fen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Fen thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Fen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferguson jumps into side control! Fen tries to improve position but can't. Ferguson 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 Fen's shoulder. That is not cool. Fen tries to buck Ferguson off but Ferguson is having none of it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fen can't do much from the bottom here. Fen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Fen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Ferguson misses with a double jab
enabling Fen to counter with a crisp jab. Fen avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Fen. A combination from Ferguson does no damage. Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fen circles away quickly and effectively. Fen scores with a hook. Ferguson lands a jab-cross combination. Ferguson dives in and grabs Fen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fen pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferguson misses with a wild body shot. Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
 Li Fen's cut is getting worse. Fen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Li Fen's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fen off the cage and back into rage. Fen shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense. Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fen. Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fen moves away. Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fen manages to avoid it. Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fen rather than just go for the knockout. A swing and a miss from Ferguson. A swing and a miss from Fen.
Fen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fen trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fen shoots in and bounces Ferguson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fen is looking to advance position but Ferguson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ferguson controlling from the full mount.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fen working to try and regain half guard.
Fen is working hard here to advance position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fen regains half guard. Ferguson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Fen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferguson jumps into side control!
 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.
Ferguson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target. Fen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fen moves away. Ferguson throws a head kick that misses. Ferguson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fen ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
And that's the end of the fight! Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ferguson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alice In Chains- Man In a Box kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brian Egan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Egan! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Egan is looking to land body kicks. Egan throws a big shot that misses. Egan tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range. Egan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Egan tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tyler scores with a jab to the jaw. Egan lands a head kick!
Egan motions for Tyler to come forward. Egan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tyler. Egan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Tyler landing a few strikes. Tyler throwing strikes but Egan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tyler is looking to reverse the position. Egan happy to just control the position for now. Egan wants to stand but Tyler is controlling his arm. Tyler is trying to get back to half guard. Tyler wants to control but Egan postures up. Egan tries to stand but Tyler is controlling his head. Tyler is trying to get back to half guard.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jab from Egan. Egan throws a head kick that misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tyler throws a lazy right hand but Egan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egan circles away quickly and effectively. Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egan. Brian Egan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tyler staying out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egan. Egan misses with a looping left. Egan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Egan misses with a wild body shot. Egan throws out a leg kick but Tyler moves out of range and Egan only half commits. Tyler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egan tries to avoid it but Tyler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egan to the ground. Egan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Tyler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Egan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Egan closes the distance and lands a one-two. Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tyler blocks the body kick.
Tyler checks the leg kick. Egan lands a slapping body shot.
Tyler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Egan misses with a head kick.
Egan thows a body shot but no joy. Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egan.
Egan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Egan loads up on a big right hand but Tyler slips the punch. Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Egan tries to score with a low kick but Tyler moves his leg out of the way. Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egan. Egan is looking to slow Tyler down with leg kicks. Egan throws and low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily. Egan throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it. Tyler slips a jab from Egan. Tyler misses with an uppercut. Egan saw that one coming. Egan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range. Egan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Egan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyler shoots in but Egan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Egan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Egan misses with a wild combination.
Egan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Egan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Egan sprawls well initially but Tyler persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Tyler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Egan makes his way to full guard, as Tyler worked for a kimura.
Egan controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Egan pulls Tyler in to control the position. Egan trying to control the position.
Tyler landing some decent shots from guard. Tyler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Egan wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment. Tyler prevents Egan from getting back to his feet. Tyler postures up in Egan's guard and throws a big left but Egan blocks it. Egan trying to control the position here.
 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.
Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Egan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Egan manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Egan's guard. Tyler is in close to Egan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Egan has control of Tyler's left arm, preventing Tyler from doing any damage. Tyler 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. Egan wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it. Tyler trying to control but Egan is working from the bottom. Egan wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment. Tyler scoring with some ground and pound.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tyler misses with a wild combination.
Egan leaves Tyler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tyler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egan is looking to clinch. Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egan can pounce on him.
Egan tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot. Egan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyler is able to avoid easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Egan thows a body shot but no joy. Egan misses with a low kick. Egan thows a body shot but no joy. Egan throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Egan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Egan throws a shot to the body.
Brian Egan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyler blocks a low kick nicely. Egan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Egan cracks the inside of Tyler's front leg. Egan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyler at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Egan 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice jab there from Egan. Tyler misses with a straight left. Tyler fails to land the takedown. Tyler moves out of range as Egan throws a body kick.
Tyler thows a body shot but no joy. An inside leg kick from Egan misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Egan scores with a nice head shot. Tyler shoots in and drives through. Egan sprawls well. A combination from Tyler does no damage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Egan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Egan misses with a leg kick. Tyler moves out of range as Egan strikes. Tyler throws a jab when Egan was well out of range. A shot to de liver by Egan. Beautiful body shot. Egan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egan tries to clinch but Tyler is having none of it. Tyler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egan. Egan scores with a kick to the body.
Egan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyler momentarily.
Tyler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egan is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Jake Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Egan staying out of range there.
Egan drives through and clinches with Tyler against the cage.
Egan misses with a punch to the body.
Egan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Egan lands a body shot. Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Egan keeps him there for the moment. Egan stalling against the cage.
Tyler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Egan tries to stall but Tyler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Egan missing with knees to the body.
Tyler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A short body shot lands from Egan as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Egan controlling the action here for a moment.
Brian Egan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyler prevents a body shot from Egan. Tyler tries to pull guard but Egan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Egan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Tyler's face as he tries to break the clinch. Egan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Egan just stands there and leans against the cage. Egan working aggressively here.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Egan uses good head movement to avoid it. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egan.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tyler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egan has Tyler pressed against the cage, preventing Tyler from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Egan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Egan is controlling him. Tyler jumps guard but Egan stands there with Tyler around his waist. Tyler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyler goes for a takedown attempt but Egan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Egan misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand. A jab from Tyler misses. Egan lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyler off the cage and back into rage. Egan cracks Tyler with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Egan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Egan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Egan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steve nieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenin comes into the arena with Helloween - Power blaring out of the sound system. nieve has chosen Do Ya Think Im sexy as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zenin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, steve nieve! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! nieve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zenin.
Zenin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zenin lands in his opponent's guard. nieve pulls Zenin in close to his closed guard and prevents Zenin from doing any damage or advancing position. nieve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zenin is controlling him.
Zenin drops back looking for a leg! nieve is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and nieve manages to kick Zenin off! Zenin jumps back into nieve's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zenin forces his way into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin is working for a submission of some sort.
Zenin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zenin is working for a kimura but nieve is defending it quite comfortably.
 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.
Zenin wants to work for an arm triangle but nieve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zenin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. nieve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zenin. nieve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zenin is working away from the top position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. nieve is trying to stand up here but Zenin is controlling him well.
Zenin is looking for a kimura here.
nieve trying to hold on to Zenin's head to control him but Zenin postures up.
Zenin is trying to work for a kimura but nieve is defending well.
nieve has one foot on Zenin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Zenin shoots for a double leg takedown but nieve sprawls well. He's pushed Zenin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zenin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but nieve moves away. nieve lands with a thumping leg kick.
nieve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zenin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. nieve sprawls well initially but Zenin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. nieve is looking to control Zenin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can nieve avoid being mounted? nieve is trying to stand up here but Zenin is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zenin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
nieve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zenin.
nieve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Zenin throws a hook but nieve blocks it. Zenin checks a leg kick nicely. nieve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zenin. Zenin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by nieve. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zenin fails with a takedown attempt. Zenin throws an overhand right that lands on nieve's shoulder, as nieve tries to avoid the shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zenin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as nieve sprawls well. nieve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zenin gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zenin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zenin fails with a takedown attempt. nieve motions for Zenin to come forward. nieve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A decent looking body kick lands there for nieve.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. nieve tries to clinch up. Zenin throws a hook but nieve avoids it easily. nieve throws a head kick that Zenin semi-blocks.
Zenin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. nieve defends it nicely.
Zenin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. nieve wants to control but Zenin postures up.
Zenin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. nieve knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. nieve is looking for a sweep.
Zenin tries for a kimura but nieve is defending well.
Zenin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, nieve has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zenin tries for a kimura but nieve is defending well.
 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.
Zenin is trying to get an arm triangle but nieve is defending well. Zenin working away.
Zenin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, nieve has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zenin tries for a kimura but nieve is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Zenin 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zenin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract nieve. nieve throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zenin misses with an uppercut. nieve saw that one coming. nieve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. nieve tries to clinch but Zenin moves out of range. nieve ducks under a wild hook from Zenin. Zenin swings for the body but nieve moves out of range.
steve nieve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 That's one minute gone in the round. nieve tries to close the distance and clinch but Zenin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zenin lands an overhand right. Zenin moves out of range of the body kick. A head kick misses from nieve. Horrible takedown by Zenin or perhaps it was just good defense by nieve which made him look bad. nieve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zenin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. No luck with that takedown attempt from Zenin. nieve defending well as Zenin loads up on a big left hand. nieve throws a head kick but Zenin moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Zenin blocks the low kick. nieve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. nieve thuds his shin into the meat of Zenin's side. steve nieve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. nieve leaves Zenin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zenin. That's going to take a lot out of him. nieve misses with a head kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zenin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but nieve paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zenin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position. nieve prevents a body shot from Zenin. nieve misses with an elbow strike.
nieve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zenin.
Zenin blocks an elbow strike from nieve.
Zenin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. nieve's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. nieve misses with an elbow strike.
Zenin looking for a takedown. nieve landing knees to the body.
nieve missing with knees to the body.
nieve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zenin avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by nieve. nieve looking to throw knees to the head but Zenin is blocking nicely.
Zenin lands with a light punch inside. nieve trying to stall but Zenin improves his position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Zenin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but nieve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
nieve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. nieve swings away with a leg kick that misses. A slow jab from Zenin misses its intended target. Zenin shoots in but nieve avoids the takedown attempt easily. A head kick misses from nieve. Vladimir Zenin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. nieve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. steve nieve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! nieve misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! steve nieve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Zenin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladimir Zenin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Clark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clark looks to land a left hand but Bratts moved out of range nicely. Bratts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bratts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bratts lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Joe Clark has been cut. Bratts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bratts there as he acknowledges the shot. Clark 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Bratts lands a left and a right that send Clark crashing to the mat, dazed. Bratts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Clark is rocked! Bratts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bratts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bratts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Clark seems to have got his legs back now. Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Bratts is just out of range. Clark keeps the fight on the outside. Bratts on the wrong end of a nice hook. Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bratts tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bratts is looking to clinch. Bratts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark. Bratts misses with a wild combination.
Bratts looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well. Bratts looks gassed! Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratts. Bratts is looking to clinch. Clark keeps the fight on the outside. Clark works the jab nicely. Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Jack Bratts has been cut. Clark throws a body punch but Bratts moves out of range. Bratts misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark takes a swing at Bratts's ribcage but misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bratts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bratts misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Clark drops Bratts with a beautiful combination! Bratts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clark is looking for the KO! Bratts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Clark lands with a shot to the body. Nice cross by Clark. Clark scores with a jab to the body. Clark jabs at Bratts's body. Bratts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Clark motions for Bratts to come forward. Clark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Clark is looking to wear down Bratts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Clark swings for the body but Bratts moves out of range.
Clark tries to work over Bratts's front leg with a kick but Bratts checks it. Bratts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Bratts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bratts slips a straight right by Clark. Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Bratts throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Bratts.
Clark throws a right and a left that Bratts avoids nicely. Bratts throws a combination that misses and Clark counters with a stiff right hand. Clark lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Clark throws a front kick aimed at Bratts's knee but Bratts avoids it well. Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bratts.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Clark sizes up Bratts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bratts defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand. Clark scores with a jab. Bratts acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bratts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bratts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Decent striking displayed by Clark there. Bratts slips a jab from Clark. Bratts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away. Bratts misses with a looping left. Clark misses with a hook to the body
and Bratts counters with a good low kick that Clark was not able to check. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Clark swings for the body but Bratts moves out of range.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target. Clark scores with a decent looking hook. Bratts moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bratts wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side and Clark counters with a three punch combo that has Bratts backing up. Bratts nods at Clark to acknowledge the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Bratts looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bratts ducks under a wild hook from Clark. Bratts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Clark misses with a double jab.
Bratts gets a clinch.
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bratts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Clark counter with a right hand. Bratts misses with a leg kick. Bratts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark. Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bratts sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bratts throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Bratts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Bratts.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bratts misses with a combination
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab. Bratts is breathing heavily. Clark lands a jab to Bratts's midsection. Jack Bratts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clark misses with a straight left. Bratts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Bratts thows a left - swing and a miss! Bratts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bratts misses with a hook. Clark misses with a wild combination.
Bratts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Clark throws a low kick but Bratts avoids it. Bratts misses the shot to the body. Joe Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bratts, as that shot connected.
Bratts looks to clinch and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clark!
Clark cracks Bratts with an open hand slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bratts closes the distance looking to clinch letting Clark counter with a right hand. Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Clark throws a hook but Bratts avoids it easily. Bratts tries to clinch and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bratts throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely. Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bratts circles away quickly and effectively. Bratts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bratts tries to clinch and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice shot lands for Clark. Bratts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Clark scores with a hook. Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark lands an overhand right. Jack Bratts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clark throws out a powerful jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bratts in his tracks. Bratts tries to clinch up and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Bratts is rocked!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Clark misses with the combination.
Clark connects with a jab. Bratts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bratts takes a body punch but keeps moving. Clark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bratts throws a leg kick and Clark counters with a stiff right hand. Bratts throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bratts moves out of range of the leg kick from Clark. A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Bratts ducks right into an uppercut from Clark. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bratts misses with a straight right. Bratts darts in trying to clinch and Clark counters with a series of strikes. Bratts will be more careful next time no doubt. Bratts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Clark lands with an overhand left. Clark swings for the body but Bratts moves out of range.
Bratts moves away from the strike by Clark. Bratts walks into a stiff left hand from Clark. Bratts jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well. Bratts throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Bratts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark. Bratts blocks a jab. Bratts moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off. Bratts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bratts.
Clark blocks a head kick by Bratts.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bratts tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range. Bratts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark. Bratts darts in trying to clinch and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bratts on the wrong end of a nice hook. Clark throws a right and a left that Bratts avoids nicely. Bratts tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Clark lands with a cross.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bratts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bratts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bratts. Clark misses with a wild body shot. Clark avoids the head kick by Bratts.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Decent striking displayed by Clark there. Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bratts on the side of the head. Bratts is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him? Clark takes a swing at Bratts's ribcage but misses. Bratts seems to have recovered his senses. Bratts moves away from the strike by Clark. Bratts throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Bratts throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jab from Clark.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bratts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark. Bratts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bratts tries to clinch but Clark moves away and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bratts tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bratts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Clark jabs at Bratts's body. Clark cracks Bratts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Clark drops Bratts with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bratts! Clark dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Clark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Riscatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangles McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riscatelli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Speak Softly Love. McGee has chosen Rottencore by Spitting Vitriol as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gangles McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Riscatelli! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gangles McGee! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Riscatelli jabs at McGee's body. McGee throws a looping overhand right but Riscatelli ducks down to avoid it. McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Riscatelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riscatelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab. McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riscatelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGee on the wrong end of a nice jab. Riscatelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McGee moves in looking to clinch but Riscatelli pushes him off. Riscatelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Riscatelli throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Riscatelli gets the takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riscatelli just content to control the position. Riscatelli moves into full mount! Riscatelli controlling the position easily from mount.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McGee is trying to stand up. Riscatelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riscatelli swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGee is now in Riscatelli's guard. A big mistake from Riscatelli there, giving up the dominant position! McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Riscatelli. McGee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Riscatelli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Riscatelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Riscatelli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Riscatelli trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
Riscatelli has control of McGee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGee is bucking up trying to escape but Riscatelli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Riscatelli working for a guillotine from mount but McGee is in no mood to give up. McGee is looking to improve his position but Riscatelli isn't that keen on the idea. Riscatelli looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Riscatelli controlling the position easily from mount. McGee is squirming around, avoiding Riscatelli's attempts to control the action.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Silvio Riscatelli just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by McGee. Riscatelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well. McGee misses with a hook. McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riscatelli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Riscatelli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Riscatelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. McGee is looking to improve his position but Riscatelli isn't that keen on the idea. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Riscatelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Riscatelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
Riscatelli working for a guillotine from mount but McGee is in no mood to give up. Riscatelli lands a big shot there that rocks McGee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't. Riscatelli working McGee over with strikes here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGee tries to hold on but Riscatelli postures up. McGee is trying desperately to improve position. Riscatelli wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Riscatelli dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riscatelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riscatelli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGee's guard. Riscatelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. McGee wants to get back to his feet but Riscatelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGee wriggles free and stands up. McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. McGee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riscatelli momentarily.
Riscatelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away. Riscatelli thows a body shot but no joy. Silvio Riscatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Riscatelli throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily. McGee tries to clinch but Riscatelli is having none of it. McGee avoids the body shot from Riscatelli.
Riscatelli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Riscatelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riscatelli is working away from the top position though. Riscatelli stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Riscatelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Riscatelli'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. Riscatelli is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Riscatelli trying to pass the guard but McGee defending well. Riscatelli trying to control the pace.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Silvio Riscatelli just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Riscatelli cracks McGee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Riscatelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riscatelli thumps McGee with a low kick. Riscatelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Gangles McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGee cracks Riscatelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McGee lands with a straight right. Riscatelli didn't see that one coming. Riscatelli misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely. Riscatelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee. McGee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Riscatelli just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee throws out a powerful jab. McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Riscatelli throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot. Silvio Riscatelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Riscatelli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGee tries to get to full guard but Riscatelli has control of the leg. Riscatelli is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Riscatelli prevents McGee from standing back up.
Riscatelli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Riscatelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riscatelli wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it. McGee wants to get back to his feet.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Riscatelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McGee lands a nice shot that snaps Riscatelli's head back.
Riscatelli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGee to the mat! McGee manages to get full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Riscatelli trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Riscatelli won't allow McGee to sweep him here. McGee keeping moving, preventing Riscatelli from controlling successfully. Riscatelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Riscatelli trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom. Riscatelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Riscatelli preventing the sweep. Riscatelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McGee blocks a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice takedown defense from McGee. No joy for Riscatelli on that attempt. McGee throws a jab when Riscatelli was well out of range. McGee moves out of range of the strikes. McGee looks to throw the jab but Riscatelli is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Riscatelli dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGee moves out of range of the strikes. McGee misses with a hook. Riscatelli ducked under it nicely. Riscatelli takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses. Riscatelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee. McGee loads up on a big right hand but Riscatelli slips the punch. Riscatelli dives in and grabs McGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes down on Riscatelli's head and hops out. No joy there for McGee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riscatelli thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side. Riscatelli scores with a jab to the head.
Riscatelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Riscatelli. Riscatelli misses with a wild body shot. Riscatelli lands a nice looking body shot.
Riscatelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGee! McGee is working to get back to half guard.
Riscatelli wants to take McGee's back here but McGee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McGee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Riscatelli wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely. Silvio Riscatelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McGee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riscatelli trying to control but he's not successful this time. Riscatelli controlling the position easily from mount. McGee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riscatelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGee's face.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. McGee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riscatelli controlling from mount. McGee can't escape the position.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Riscatelli's attempts to control the action.
Riscatelli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGee is surviving well by controlling Riscatelli's body position as best he can. Riscatelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. McGee really wants to buck Riscatelli off and get back to his feet. Riscatelli looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. McGee really wants to buck Riscatelli off and get back to his feet. Riscatelli looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Silvio Riscatelli just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Riscatelli gets a takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Riscatelli slows the pace down in half guard. McGee is staying active underneath Riscatelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Riscatelli slows the pace down in half guard. Riscatelli is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Riscatelli is really struggling to control McGee but he's trying to hold on to the position. McGee pushes Riscatelli off looking to stand but Riscatelli dives back in and keeps control.
McGee tries to roll over but Riscatelli keeps him under control.
Riscatelli seems to be working for a kimura but McGee defends the submission attempt.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riscatelli moves into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Riscatelli fails to pull guard.
Gangles McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Silvio Riscatelli showed his dominance in that final round. Well Riscatelli 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Riscatelli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Modi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Reincarneited (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 Helio Reincarneited was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
210 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Modi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Reincarneited! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A nice leg kick lands there from Reincarneited. Reincarneited defending well as Modi loads up on a big left hand. Modi loads up on a big right hand but Reincarneited slips the punch. A good leg kick by Reincarneited. Reincarneited scoring well with a low kick there.
Modi scores with the left hand. Reincarneited knows he should have avoided that one. Reincarneited misses with a low kick.
Thor Modi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Modi throws a body punch but Reincarneited moves out of range. Modi lands with a straight right. Reincarneited didn't see that one coming. Modi misses with a hook. Reincarneited ducked under it nicely. Reincarneited feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Modi's calf. Modi tests Reincarneited's chin there with a solid looking shot. Reincarneited chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Modi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Modi throws a series of punches but Reincarneited moves out of range. Reincarneited looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Modi throws a hook but Reincarneited avoids it easily. A punch combination from Modi misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reincarneited. Danga de danga de dang - Modi scores with a four punch combination! Reincarneited takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Modi thows a body shot but no joy.
Reincarneited closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Modi to the mat! Modi manages to get full guard. Reincarneited passes Modi's left leg - he's now in half guard. Reincarneited wants to control but Modi is keeping him busy. Reincarneited thows a huge punch but Modi dodges it nicely.
Reincarneited tries to pass to full mount but Modi defends it. Reincarneited has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Modi is controlling Reincarneited's trapped leg to prevent Reincarneited from advancing to side control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Reincarneited trying to control from half guard but Modi is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Modi trying to hold on to Reincarneited's head to control him but Reincarneited postures up.
Modi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reincarneited wants to slow Modi down by chopping away at his legs. Reincarneited ducks under a wild hook from Modi. Reincarneited showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Modi.
A shot to de liver by Reincarneited. Beautiful body shot. Modi thows a left - swing and a miss!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Reincarneited steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modi. Reincarneited tries to score with a low kick but Modi moves his leg out of the way. A looping hook to the body misses from Reincarneited. Modi does a little dance to reset his feet. Modi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Modi misses with an uppercut. Reincarneited saw that one coming. Modi missing with a left hand there. Reincarneited was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Reincarneited scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A jab from Modi misses. Reincarneited avoids a punch combination nicely.
Modi fails to land with a series of punches.
Modi throws a lazy right hand but Reincarneited sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Modi misses with a jab to the body
and Reincarneited counters with a leg kick. Reincarneited does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Reincarneited pulls out of a head kick attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Reincarneited ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modi moves away. Modi checks a low kick from Reincarneited. Reincarneited turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Reincarneited waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Modi. Modi misses with a combination
and Reincarneited counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reincarneited paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Reincarneited wants to slow Modi down by chopping away at his legs. Reincarneited throws a leg kick but Modi moved away. Modi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reincarneited takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Modi throws a jab when Reincarneited was well out of range. Modi throws a right hand that Reincarneited ducks under and follows up with a left that Reincarneited also avoids with ease. Modi loads up on a big right hand but Reincarneited slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Reincarneited dominated that round. That's time! Modi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Modi just misses with a punch to the body.
Modi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A shot to the body from Modi misses and Reincarneited counters with a left to the body. A leg kick checked by Modi. Modi throws a lazy right hand but Reincarneited sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Modi misses with an uppercut. Modi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Modi blocks a leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reincarneited is defended easily by Modi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Modi takes a swing at Reincarneited's ribcage but misses. Reincarneited tries to land a leg kick but Modi saw it coming and moves away.
Reincarneited slips under a jab.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Modi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reincarneited is just out of range. Modi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reincarneited counters with a left to the body. Reincarneited is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Modi rather than just go for the knockout. Reincarneited staying out of range there. Modi slips under a jab. A jab from Modi finds it's way through Reincarneited's defenses. Donk. Modi catches Reincarneited right on the button with a cross. Modi throws a hook but Reincarneited blocks it. A big left from Modi misses. Modi misses with a body shot.
Modi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Reincarneited counters with a slapping leg kick. Modi throws a series of punches but Reincarneited moves out of range. Modi checks a low kick from Reincarneited. Modi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Reincarneited is looking to slow Modi down with leg kicks. Modi cracks a nice hook into Reincarneited's ribs. Modi throws a series of strikes that have Reincarneited backpedaling.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Modi misses with a double jab
and Reincarneited counters with a nice leg kick. Modi lands a right hook to the body.
Reincarneited walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Modi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Modi misses with a hook. Reincarneited ducked under it nicely. Modi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reincarneited doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A left lands for Modi. Modi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Reincarneited bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Reincarneited slips under a jab. Reincarneited connects with a solid leg kick.
Reincarneited fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Modi sprawls well initially but Reincarneited persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Modi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reincarneited on the ground. Modi is refusing to be controlled, as Reincarneited sits in half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Reincarneited seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Modi is looking to control Reincarneited's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Modi avoid being mounted? Modi is controlling Reincarneited's trapped leg to prevent Reincarneited from advancing to side control. Reincarneited wants to free his trapped foot but Modi is holding on for dear life with his legs. Modi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reincarneited scores with a couple of nice shots. Modi manages to get to full guard.
Reincarneited trying to control but Modi is working from the bottom. Modi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Modi tries to get out of the position.
 That's four 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. Reincarneited might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Modi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Modi seems keen to control Reincarneited's posture. Modi keeping moving, preventing Reincarneited from controlling successfully. Reincarneited content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Modi keeping moving, preventing Reincarneited from controlling successfully. Reincarneited tries to free his leg and advance position but Modi is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Modi will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Modi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modi throws a looping overhand right but Reincarneited ducks down to avoid it. A good leg kick by Reincarneited. Reincarneited uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Modi. A clash of legs there as Modi blocks the low kick. Reincarneited displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Modi throws out the jab. Modi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Modi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Modi misses with a body shot.
Thor Modi is winning the standup battle so far. Modi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Modi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Modi. Modi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Reincarneited dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Reincarneited bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Modi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reincarneited.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Modi digs a good body shot into Reincarneited's ribs. Modi lands a lovely overhand right. Modi throws a shot from downtown. Reincarneited moves away and avoids it. Reincarneited fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Modi. Modi swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Reincarneited to counter with a crisp jab. Modi misses with a double jab
and Reincarneited counters with a good low kick that Modi was not able to check. Reincarneited shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Modi as he avoids it easily. Modi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Modi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reincarneited.
Modi throws a body punch but Reincarneited moves out of range. Reincarneited slips under a jab. Modi stuns Reincarneited with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Reincarneited connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Modi swings for the body but Reincarneited moves out of range.
Reincarneited has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reincarneited there as he acknowledges the shot. Reincarneited misses with a looping right. Reincarneited bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Modi misses with a hook to the body
and Reincarneited counters with a low kick, right behind Modi 's knee. Reincarneited lands a front kick. Reincarneited loads up on a big right hand but Modi slips the punch. Modi lands with a right hand. Reincarneited keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modi. Modi misses with a shot to the body and Reincarneited counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Modi misses with a straight right. Reincarneited uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Modi. Modi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Reincarneited tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Modi is able to avoid easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reincarneited is defended easily by Modi. Modi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Reincarneited slips a jab and a cross from Modi.
Reincarneited takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Reincarneited misses with a low kick.
Modi misses with a hook. Reincarneited ducked under it nicely. Modi misses with a shot to the body and Reincarneited counters with a nice leg kick. Modi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reincarneited is just out of range. Modi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Reincarneited fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Modi avoids it really well and circles away. Thor Modi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Reincarneited.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Reincarneited closes the distance and clinches up with Modi, looking for a takedown. Reincarneited pushes Modi against the cage but Modi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Modi jabs at Reincarneited's body. Reincarneited throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Modi misses with an uppercut. Modi lands with a shot to the body. Modi tries to bum rush Reincarneited with a series of wild strikes but Reincarneited uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Modi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reincarneited counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Reincarneited wants to lay and pray for a moment but Modi keeps working. Modi is looking for a sweep. Reincarneited is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Modi is trying to control but can't.
Modi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reincarneited.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Modi. I think Modi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain has chosen Giving In-- As made famous by Adema as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stringer Bell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Deschain! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deschain connects with a body shot. Deschain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Deschain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bell was covering up waiting for the punch and Deschain finishes the takedown easily into guard. Bell keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully. Deschain stopping the sweep attempt from Bell. Deschain wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Deschain trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bell lands a slapping body shot.
Bell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Deschain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bell takes a swing at Deschain's ribcage but misses. A combination from Bell does no damage. Deschain needs to keep his hands up - Bell had a free shot at his head there. A left lands for Bell.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell has closed the distance and engaged Deschain in a clinch.
Deschain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Deschain pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bell lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bell struggles to land a body shot inside as Deschain controls his hands.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bell lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Roland Deschain has been cut. Deschain wants to get back to striking at distance but Bell won't allow it.
Deschain throws a head punch that misses. Deschain tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
Bell throws a head punch that misses. Bell lands a body shot. Bell lands with a light punch inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Bell. Bell scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Bell - that landed with a thud.
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Deschain throws a hook but Bell blocks it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deschain.
Deschain throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Deschain scores with the left hand. Bell knows he should have avoided that one. Deschain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell slips a jab from Deschain. Bell scores with the left hand. Deschain knows he should have avoided that one. A swing and a miss from Deschain. Bell stuffs the takedown attempt from Deschain. Deschain gets slowly back to his feet. Stringer Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Deschain. Deschain fails with a takedown attempt. Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deschain. Stringer Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 That's four 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. Bell throws a sloppy body shot
and Deschain counters with a nice double leg into guard. Deschain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. Deschain is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deschain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Deschain postures up.
Bell being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Deschain won't allow Bell to sweep him here. Bell looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stringer Bell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roland Deschain'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.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Deschain shoots in. Roland Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bell throws a series of punches but Deschain moves out of range. Deschain fails with a takedown attempt. Bell tries to clinch but Deschain moves out of range. Deschain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deschain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Deschain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deschain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bell defends it nicely. Stringer Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Deschain. The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Deschain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell. Bell swings and misses with a shot to the body and Deschain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Deschain throws an overhand right that lands on Bell's shoulder, as Bell tries to avoid the shot. Deschain misses with a double jab
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bell throws a right hand that Deschain ducks under and follows up with a left that Deschain also avoids with ease. Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bell lands a right hook to the body.
Bell drives through and clinches with Deschain against the cage.
Deschain tries to pull guard but Bell won't allow it.
Bell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deschain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards. Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Deschain.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bell can't find room to land a body shot as Deschain controls the action.
Deschain lands with a left to the head.
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice straight punches there by Bell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bell. Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deschain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deschain paws at him with a jab and circles away. Deschain misses with a series of wild punches.
Deschain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bell takes a swing at Deschain's ribcage but misses. Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deschain moves away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell. Bell swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Deschain lands a lovely overhand right. Bell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bell misses with a wild body shot. Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell slips a straight right by Deschain. Deschain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deschain doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
Deschain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Deschain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Deschain lands a nice shot to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Deschain trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Deschain looking to finish Bell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bell! Bell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deschain looking to finish Bell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bell! Deschain trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bell is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stringer Bell will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Roland Deschain's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deschain fails with a takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bell stuffs the takedown. Bell scores with a jab to the body. A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride. Deschain misses with a shot to the body and Bell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deschain manages to avoid it. Deschain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Bell catches Deschain right on the button with a cross.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bell with a jab. Deschain shoots and misses and Bell counters with a left to the body. Stringer Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Deschain. Deschain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deschain. Bell scores with a one two! Deschain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Bell tries to clinch up but Deschain circles away and keeps his distance. Deschain avoids the body shot from Bell.
Bell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bell duly obliges. Stringer Bell is winning the standup battle so far. Bell misses the shot to the body. Bell slips a straight right by Deschain. Deschain fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deschain circles away from the clinch attempt and Deschain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Deschain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bell counters by moving into the clinch. Bell working aggressively here.
Bell working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Deschain.
A right hook to the body lands for Bell.
Deschain takes a knee to the side of the body. Bell with a knee to the head.
Bell lands a left hand.
Bell misses with a short punch on the inside. Bell scores with a hook to the body. Bell lands a body punch. Bell lands a shot to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bell lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bell lands a shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Bell.
Bell connects with a knee to the head.
Bell scores with a knee to the head.
Bell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bell.
Bell pushes Deschain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bell cracks Deschain with a nice body shot. Bell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deschain. Bell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bell with a knee to the head.
Bell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deschain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bell landing knees to the head.
Bell lands a body punch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bell working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards. Bell lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Bell. Bell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deschain.
A short right from Bell. Deschain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deschain is looking to control Bell's arms but Bell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deschain has his back to the cage. Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deschain can do to turn this around? Deschain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow. A short left from Deschain. Deschain is trying to break free. Roland Deschain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bell misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deschain tries to break free but Bell pushes him back against the cage. Deschain throws a punch but it's blocked by Bell. Bell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bell scores with a shoulder strike. Deschain misses with a short punch on the inside. Bell scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Stringer Bell showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stringer Bell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paha comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boy. LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iso Paha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeRoy LeBlanc! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paha looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well. LeBlanc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 It looks like Iso Paha has been cut. A solid body kick from LeBlanc. LeBlanc digs a good hook to Paha's body.
Paha is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paha throws a sloppy body shot
and LeBlanc counters with a nice body kick.
LeBlanc lands a head shot. LeBlanc lands with a shot to the body. LeBlanc connects with the punch.
 Paha is rocked! LeBlanc cracks Paha with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Paha tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but LeBlanc pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Paha is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeRoy LeBlanc!
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