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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tai Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mudvayne - Determined. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bacca's choice of entrance music: Chewbacca Noise. Tai Singh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chew Bacca's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tai Singh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Chew Bacca! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacca drops Singh with a beautiful combination! Singh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bacca is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Tai Singh has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bacca swinging wildly here.
Singh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bacca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Singh tries to clinch but Bacca moves out of range. Singh tries to bum rush Bacca with a series of wild strikes but Bacca uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bacca tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bacca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bacca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it. Bacca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Singh throws a body punch but Bacca moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bacca has him pressed against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Singh keeps control of Bacca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bacca wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch but Singh keeps him there for the moment.
Bacca manages to break the clinch.
Bacca clinches up with Singh and pushes him back against the cage. Bacca wants to break free but Singh has control.
Bacca working hard to break the clinch. Bacca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Singh tries to break the clinch but Bacca is controlling the position. Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bacca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Singh swinging wildly here.
Bacca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bacca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
Bacca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bacca throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily. Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Singh tries to clinch up but Bacca circles away and keeps his distance. Bacca throws a combination that misses
and Singh counters with a crisp one two that drops Bacca! Singh thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bacca to his feet! Bacca is in big trouble!
 Bacca is rocked! Bacca throws a right hand that misses
and Singh counters with a big left hand that crumples Bacca! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tai Singh! A victorious Tai Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Yes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Williams! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. Williams postures up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Williams working some strikes from top position. Williams throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. Williams content to stall in guard here. Williams trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jones tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jones connects with a body shot. Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage. Williams tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body. Jones looking for a takedown. Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks. Williams can't get the takedown.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. Jones has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Williams controlling the action here. Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that! Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. 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! Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea. Williams punishing his opponent with strikes. Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Williams.
 Jones is rocked! Jones is breathing heavily. Williams controlling from mount. Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Williams postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Jones out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Williams goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Williams! Jackson Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Montilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danial Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montilo comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Danial Shaw enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Montilo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danial Shaw! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Montilo in a clinch.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Montilo is controlling him.
Montilo pulls guard. Montilo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Montilo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Montilo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily. Shaw wanted to stand there but Montilo had control of the position.
Montilo is working an open guard so Shaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! A decent looking cross lands there for Shaw.
 It looks like Rodrigo Montilo has been cut.
Shaw lands a left and a right that send Montilo crashing to the mat, dazed. Shaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shaw darts in and clinches Montilo up against the cage. Montilo fails to pull guard.
Montilo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Montilo is controlling the position.
Montilo decides to pull guard. Shaw wants to stand but Montilo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shaw has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Montilo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shaw is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Montilo pulls down on the head and he's put Shaw to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Montilo! An out of breath Rodrigo Montilo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kermodian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Jack Anderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Kermodian's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
27 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Anderson! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kermodian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Kermodian settles back down. Kermodian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Kermodian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A swing and a miss from Anderson. Kermodian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kermodian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kermodian is looking to score with low kicks. Kermodian misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming. Kermodian throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Jack Anderson has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Kermodian tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Kermodian back to his feet - he wants the finish! Kermodian is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks. Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kermodian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kermodian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Kermodian. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet. Kermodian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kermodian moves out of range of the strikes. Kermodian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kermodian. Jack Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kermodian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kermodian!
Kermodian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Anderson slips under a jab. Good leg kick by Kermodian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kermodian throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it. Kermodian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kermodian throws a head kick that misses. Anderson tries to clinch but Kermodian is having none of it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Anderson throws a push kick but Kermodian slaps the foot to one side. Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Kermodian's front leg but catches the back leg as Kermodian tries to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Anderson.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kermodian looks to clinch and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A head kick from Kermodian lands but Anderson takes it in his stride. Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kermodian. Kermodian moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kermodian throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it. Kermodian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Kermodian is rocked! Kermodian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kermodian.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick. Anderson wants to clinch up but Kermodian keeps it at a distance. Kermodian looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well. Kermodian misses with a body shot.
Kermodian wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs. Kermodian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kermodian is breathing heavily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kermodian jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well. Anderson throws a push kick but Kermodian slaps the foot to one side. Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kermodian throws a right and a left that both miss. Kermodian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kermodian misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson connects with a jab. Kermodian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anderson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kermodian crumples to the floor! Anderson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Anderson! Jack Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jiminiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Voronkoff's choice of entrance music: System of a Down-Aerials. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jiminiy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronkoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Voronkoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Well, if Voronkoff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jiminiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voronkoff on the ground.
Voronkoff is looking for a kimura here.
Voronkoff prevents Jiminiy from standing back up.
Voronkoff tries to pass to full mount but Jiminiy defends it. Voronkoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jiminiy wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Voronkoff trying to pass the guard but Jiminiy defending well. Voronkoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Voronkoff not landing any meaningful shots this time. Voronkoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Voronkoff stands up and beckons Jiminiy to join him on the feet. Jiminiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voronkoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily. No luck for Voronkoff with that takedown attempt. Voronkoff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jiminiy counters with a nice uppercut. Voronkoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jiminiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jiminiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voronkoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Voronkoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sloppy strikes from Jiminiy. Those never looked like landing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jiminiy lands a head shot.
 It looks like Andrey Voronkoff has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice sprawl there from Jiminiy as Voronkoff shoots in. Jimmy Jiminiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Voronkoff. Jiminiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiminiy throws a right hand that Voronkoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Voronkoff also avoids with ease. Voronkoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voronkoff with a poor takedown and Jiminiy counters with a stiff right hand. Voronkoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiminiy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voronkoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jiminiy cracks Voronkoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jiminiy throws a half hearted mid kick. Jiminiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jiminiy throws a solid leg kick but Voronkoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiminiy. Voronkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiminiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Voronkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiminiy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jiminiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Voronkoff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Jimmy Jiminiy has been cut. Voronkoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jiminiy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voronkoff somewhat. Voronkoff fails with a takedown attempt. Voronkoff blocks the body kick.
Voronkoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Voronkoff fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Voronkoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Voronkoff looks winded! 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! Voronkoff tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jiminiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jiminiy shoots for a takedown but Voronkoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Voronkoff moves in looking to clinch but Jiminiy pushes him off. Jiminiy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Voronkoff eats them both and turns towards Jiminiy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Voronkoff dives in and grabs Jiminiy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jiminiy pushes down on Voronkoff's head and hops out. Jiminiy lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jiminiy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Voronkoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Voronkoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiminiy pinned against the cage. Jiminiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. 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 Jimmy Jiminiy will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Voronkoff misses with a takedown attempt - Jiminiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Andrey Voronkoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jiminiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiminiy ducks under a wild hook from Voronkoff. Jiminiy stuffs the takedown. Jiminiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Voronkoff wants to clinch up but Jiminiy keeps it at a distance. Voronkoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voronkoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Voronkoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Voronkoff wants to clinch up but Jiminiy keeps it at a distance. Jiminiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Voronkoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jiminiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jimmy Jiminiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Voronkoff. Voronkoff has a takedown stuffed. Voronkoff is breathing heavily. Voronkoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiminiy. Voronkoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiminiy circles away quickly and effectively. Nice uppercut lands for Jiminiy. That snapped Voronkoff's head back.
 That has opened up Andrey Voronkoff's cut even more.
Oooooh!!! Jiminiy has knocked Voronkoff down with a huge combo! Jiminiy steps away and waves a wobbly Voronkoff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Voronkoff is rocked! Jimmy Jiminiy is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jiminiy lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Voronkoff out cold! Voronkoff is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Jiminiy! After winning the bout, Jimmy Jiminiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cj Ivanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Collins avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses. Ivanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Collins misses with a combination
and Ivanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ivanov. Ivanov jumps guard but Collins stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins misses with a right hand and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target. Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ivanov walks into a jab.
Collins drops Ivanov with a left right combo! Collins follows him down to the ground into side control.
 It looks like Cj Ivanov has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Ivanov tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it. Collins lands a decent elbow from side control.
 Ivanov is rocked! Collins lands a strong strike to the head of Ivanov. That's dazed him! Collins looking to finish here. Ivanov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Collins lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Collins! A less than humble Fred Collins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitepride Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitepride Velasquez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Cat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitepride Velasquez! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Cat shoots in. Cat misses with a takedown and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand. Cat tries for a takedown but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Cat. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cat tries for a takedown but Velasquez circles away easily
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Cat is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velasquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cat is just riding it out for now. Velasquez eventually gives up the hold. Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Cat is working away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Velasquez uses his free foot to push down on Cat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cat.
Velasquez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cat is now in Velasquez's guard. A big mistake from Velasquez there, giving up the dominant position! Cat postures up.
Velasquez has an active guard here but Cat has managed to pass into half guard.
Cat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Velasquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Velasquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Cat is nestled in close to Velasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 It looks like Whitepride Velasquez has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Velasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cat. Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Cat is very close to passing his half guard. Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Cat tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard. Velasquez controls Cat momentarily but Cat frees himself. Cat won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here. Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cat manages to get himself to full guard.
Velasquez preventing the sweep. Cat is pulling down on Velasquez's head to control his posture. Velasquez wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving. Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cat is retaining full guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Velasquez trying to move into half guard but instead Cat has managed to sweep! Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cat throws a big right hand that misses. Cat wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position. Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cat trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom. Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Cat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Cat from controlling successfully.
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Cat chips away with some ground and pound. Cat stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position. Velasquez is trying to keep Cat in close.
Velasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Cat is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Velasquez working a defensive guard but Cat manages to pass into side control anyway.
Velasquez tries to buck Cat off but Cat is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whitepride Velasquez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Whitepride Velasquez's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cat shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cat throws out the jab. Velasquez leaves Cat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tom Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cat misses with a takedown attempt - Velasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Cat. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cat tries for a takedown but Velasquez circles away easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Cat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Velasquez counters with a right hand to the body. Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Cat.
Cat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cat misses with a takedown and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Cat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cat fails with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velasquez. Velasquez preventing the sweep. Cat keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully. Cat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Velasquez wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cat is retaining full guard.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Whitepride Velasquez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Cat shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Cat has control of the leg. Cat scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Velasquez moves into full guard.
Velasquez working a defensive guard here.
Whitepride Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cat defends well. 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! Cat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Cat wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving. Cat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Velasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Tom Cat will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Whitepride Velasquez's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Cat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cat is defended easily by Velasquez. Cat misses with a hook
and Velasquez counters with a single leg into guard. Cat didn't expect that. Velasquez looking to pass the guard. Velasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cat looking for a sweep. Not yet Cat, not yet. Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cat works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cat is looking to sweep but instead, Velasquez has passed into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Velasquez blocks the strikes from Cat.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Cat is defending well. Velasquez is thwarting Cat's attempts to control the position.
Cat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Velasquez has cracked it and Cat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Velasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Whitepride Velasquez! A relieved looking Whitepride Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goodnight Irene (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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Irene connects with a crisp jab. Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Irene should have avoided that one. Irene misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body. Irene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away. Irene misses the shot to the body. Irene misses with an uppercut. Ali lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Goodnight Irene has been cut.
Irene fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Irene breaks the clinch.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irene moves away. Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Irene takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses. Ali defending well as Irene loads up on a big left hand. Irene looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range. Ali defending well as Irene loads up on a big left hand. Irene lands a jab to the head.
Irene scores with a jab to the jaw. Irene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Goodnight Irene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ali fails with the takedown. Ali misses with a double jab.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Irene is looking to improve his position.
Irene is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard. Ali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ali is keen to just control but Irene is a slippery customer. Irene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Irene is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Ali is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ali drops an elbow to the side of Irene's head. Ali throwing shots but Irene is blocking nicely. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ali connects with a nice short shot to Irene's temple. Irene wants to control but Ali passes into side.
Irene avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ali. Ali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Irene sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Irene is trying to control Ali's posture but Ali avoids it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Irene tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ali working the head and body with strikes. Irene parries the strikes from Ali easily there. Ali is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Irene to escape.
Ali throws a strike aimed at the side of Irene's head but Irene avoids it well. Ali lands a few punches from side control. Irene is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Irene is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irene keeps working. Irene parries the strikes from Ali easily there. Ali is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Irene to escape.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ali in side control, throwing shots but Irene defends. Irene tries to bench press Ali off him but Ali keeps the position. 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! Ali is looking to take a break and control but Irene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ali cracks Irene with a big elbow. Ali in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Irene is trying to control Ali's posture but Ali avoids it. Ali working the ground and pound from side control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Irene dodges the ground and pound from Ali. Ali advances to full mount. Ali with a couple of short strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazni Ali dominated that round. The cut man is working on Goodnight Irene's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Irene throws a shot to the body.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irene scores with a leg kick.
Ali misses the shot to the body. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ali here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Irene throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it. Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 That has opened up Goodnight Irene's cut even more. Irene looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range. A jab from Irene does it's job there. Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irene. Irene jabbing away but nothing is landing. Irene misses with a body shot.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irene catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Goodnight Irene seems to be getting the better of the standup. No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Irene pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Irene misses with a body shot.
Ali moves out of range as Irene strikes. Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irene. Danga de danga de dang - Ali scores with a four punch combination! Irene misses with a wild body shot. Irene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali fails to land the takedown. Ali needs to keep his hands up - Irene had a free shot at his head there. Irene thows a body shot but no joy. Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irene lands with a shot to the body. Irene takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 The cut above Goodnight Irene's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Irene throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it. Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali slips under a jab from Irene.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Irene throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it. Ali's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ali duly obliges. Irene throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ali slips under a jab. Irene lands a jab to the head.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Irene throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Goodnight Irene's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goodnight Irene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hazni Ali! A relieved looking Hazni Ali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Highway Star by Deep Purple. Baramari has chosen WOODKID - Iron as his entrance music. Bob Baramari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets a clinch.
Baramari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baramari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Baramari takes it in his stride. Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baramari throws a leg kick that misses. Jackson works the jab nicely. Baramari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jackson looks to throw the jab but Baramari is out of range. Baramari misses with a wild body shot. Jackson wants to slow Baramari down by chopping away at his legs. Jackson tries to clinch up. Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baramari circles away quickly and effectively. Baramari misses with a wild combination.
Baramari throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. Baramari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baramari misses with a jab to the body
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Baramari misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baramari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Baramari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Baramari misses with a head kick.
Baramari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Baramari blocks the body kick.
Baramari throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well. Baramari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Baramari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Baramari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. 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! Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baramari can pounce on him.
Jackson misses with a looping right. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Baramari throws a head kick that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jackson scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Bob Baramari has been cut. Baramari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a looping right. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baramari paws at him with a jab and circles away. Baramari misses with a leg kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baramari in his tracks. Baramari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baramari 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Baramari connects with an inside leg kick.
Baramari clinches with his opponent.
Jackson looking to stall.
Baramari lands a body punch. Baramari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baramari is defending well for now. Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson prevents Baramari from breaking the clinch. Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baramari tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Baramari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baramari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Baramari throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well. Jackson throws a head kick but Baramari moves out of range.
Baramari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jackson throws a head kick that misses. Jackson is breathing heavily. Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A head kick misses from Baramari. Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baramari throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Baramari throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baramari lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baramari misses with a leg kick. Baramari connects with a solid leg kick. Baramari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Baramari throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage. Baramari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baramari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baramari wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Baramari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson throws a push kick but Baramari slaps the foot to one side. Baramari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Baramari thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side. Baramari scores with a kick to the midsection. A decent looking body kick lands there for Baramari. Baramari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Jeremy Jackson has been cut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baramari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Baramari scores with a kick to the midsection. Baramari tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it. Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baramari. Baramari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout. Baramari connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Jackson covering up! Baramari comes in with a big uppercut and Jackson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Baramari! Bob Baramari managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willabee Raggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asshole Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. r this town i 101 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Willabee Raggs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willabee Raggs ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asshole Gracie! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie is looking to land body kicks. Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Raggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Raggs stops Gracie from passing to mount. Gracie controls the position from side control. Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Raggs is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. 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!
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gracie throws a wild body kick that Raggs sees coming a mile off. Raggs checks the leg kick. Raggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie. Raggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively. Raggs dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Raggs 's head and hops out. Raggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie. Asshole Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie staying out of range there. Gracie throws a head kick that misses. Raggs wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs. A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Raggs does a little dance to reset his feet. Raggs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Gracie tries to clinch up but Raggs circles away and keeps his distance. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Raggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gracie throws a right and a left that Raggs avoids nicely. Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie lands an uppercut.
Raggs manages to break the clinch.
Raggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Raggs controls the action.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raggs backwards.
 It looks like Willabee Raggs has been cut. Raggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gracie has Raggs pressed against the cage, preventing Raggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Raggs regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Gracie works over Raggs with some ground and pound from guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Raggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Asshole Gracie.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Raggs in a clinch.
Raggs misses with a hook from the clinch. Raggs is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage. Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raggs s head.
Gracie lands an uppercut that drops Raggs ! Gracie follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
 Raggs is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big shot lands for Gracie! That's hurt Raggs ! Will he recover? Gracie fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asshole Gracie! In his post fight interview, Asshole Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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