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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mono Bosingwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Bosingwa! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bosingwa stuffs the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Bosingwa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Bosingwa is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bosingwa controlling from the top position. Bosingwa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. Bosingwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bosingwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Mono Bosingwa was stalling too much, according to the referee. Brown has a takedown stuffed.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bosingwa misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Brown is looking to clinch but Bosingwa is avoiding it.
Brown tries for a takedown but Bosingwa circles away easily and Bosingwa counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Bosingwa to acknowledge the strikes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bosingwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Bosingwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bosingwa tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom. Bosingwa stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bosingwa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard. Bosingwa trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. Bosingwa controlling from the top position.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Mono Bosingwa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Brown fails to land the takedown.
Bosingwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bosingwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bosingwa stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bosingwa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Bosingwa controlling the position from side mount.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bosingwa is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Brown is trying to get back to his feet. Brown is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bosingwa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Bosingwa working the head and body with strikes. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mono Bosingwa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bosingwa moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Bosingwa stuffs the takedown. Bosingwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown has his takedown stuffed and Bosingwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A cross from Bosingwa lands.
Bosingwa looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bosingwa is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brown keeping moving, preventing Bosingwa from controlling successfully. Brown keeping full guard, as Bosingwa tries to pass.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bosingwa working some strikes from top position. Brown keeping moving, preventing Bosingwa from controlling successfully. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bosingwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
 The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mono Bosingwa wasn't active enough on the ground. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bosingwa. Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosingwa as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bosingwa cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head. Bobby Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Bosingwa shoots in. Brown fails to land the takedown. Bosingwa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bosingwa.
Bosingwa gets a takedown into half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bosingwa throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely. Bosingwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. Bosingwa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown! Bosingwa is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bosingwa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bosingwa tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Bosingwa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Brown is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mono Bosingwa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nub Nodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rollins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nub Nodes! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Antonio Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Nodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nodes slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins misses with a takedown attempt - Nodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nodes, pushing him back against the cage. Rollins has Nodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Rollins is trying to pull guard but Nodes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A short right from Nodes on the inside.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nodes lands a hook to the side of the head. Nodes prevents the takedown attempt.
Rollins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nodes is defending well. Nodes digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nodes can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Nodes tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nodes lands a right hand. Nodes is pressed up against the cage. Rollins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nodes down to the mat. Nodes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Rollins is breathing heavily. Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Nodes. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rollins has a takedown stuffed.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rollins fails to land the takedown. A shot to the liver by Nodes. Beautiful body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nodes is looking to clinch. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nodes tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins. Nodes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rollins has time to react. Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nodes connects with the punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nodes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rollins on the side of the head. Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nodes as he jumps to the side. Nodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nodes looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Nodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A jab from Nodes misses. Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A telegraphed right hand from Nodes misses the target. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nub Nodes dominated that round. That's time! Rollins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Nodes sprawls well. Horrible takedown by Rollins or perhaps it was just good defense by Nodes which made him look bad. Nodes throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nodes loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches. Nodes misses with a punch to the body.
Nodes tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins fails to pull guard.
Nodes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Nodes scores with a nice hook to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nodes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nodes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rollins tries to pull guard but Nodes holds him up against the cage and eventually Rollins drops back down to his feet.
Rollins trying to stall but Nodes improves his position.
Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Nodes is controlling him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rollins tries for a takedown but Nodes manages to get underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rollins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Nodes is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nodes pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Nodes on the inside. Nodes digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nodes tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nodes slows down the pace here.
Nodes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rollins goes for a takedown attempt but Nodes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nodes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nub Nodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nodes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Nodes with a jab. Rollins takes one to the chin there. Nodes scores with a jab to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nodes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Rollins is rocked!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nodes. Rollins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rollins needs to keep his hands up - Nodes had a free shot at his head there. Antonio Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice body punch from Nodes. Nodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nodes's corner calls for a 1-2. Nodes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nodes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rollins sprawling to the canvas! Rollins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nodes finish him?!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nub Nodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nodes throws a good cross that connects.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nodes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nodes getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nodes jabs at Rollins's body. Nodes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. 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! Nodes tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nodes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rollins scrambles back to his feet.
Nodes forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nodes wants to stall.
Nodes digs a right hand into Rollins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rollins's gas tank. A short body shot lands from Nodes as the two fighters clinch.
Nodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nodes wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nodes. Nodes scores with a shoulder strike. Nodes scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head. A left hand lands to the body for Nodes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice left hand lands by Nodes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nodes. Nodes scores with a hook to the body. Nodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A body shot lands from Nodes.
A hook to the body from Nodes.
Nodes dips a shoulder and cracks Rollins with a mighty uppercut! Rollins falls back against the cage and Nodes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rollins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nodes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nub Nodes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Sloop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Sloop! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Smith! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith has a takedown stuffed. Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sloop as he avoids it easily.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Sloop's guard. Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sloop works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sloop keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. 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! Smith cracks Sloop with a solid left hand. Smith throws a big elbow that misses. Smith working some strikes from top position. Smith wants to pass the guard but Sloop is keeping the position. Smith throwing strikes but missing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Smith advances to half guard. Smith thows a huge punch but Sloop dodges it nicely.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sloop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sloop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. Smith throwing shots but Sloop is blocking nicely.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sloop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sloop could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Sloop is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eli Smith! A very excited looking Eli Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Westinghouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westinghouse comes to the cage accompanied by Hiroshima. Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. 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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Westinghouse! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Westinghouse shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Jackson blocks a head kick by Westinghouse.
Westinghouse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westinghouse moves away. Jackson tries to clinch up but Westinghouse circles away and keeps his distance. Westinghouse shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jackson wants to clinch.
Westinghouse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Westinghouse lands in his opponent's guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Jackson wants to stand but Westinghouse is controlling the position. Westinghouse throwing strikes but missing.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Westinghouse clinches. Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Westinghouse pulls him back up using the underhooks. Westinghouse stalling against the cage.
Westinghouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Shane Jackson has been cut. Westinghouse connects with a knee to the head.
Westinghouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westinghouse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead. Westinghouse lands a nice elbow.
 That has opened up Shane Jackson's cut even more. Westinghouse has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jackson is looking for a takedown. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westinghouse's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Westinghouse scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson looks winded!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Westinghouse effectively controlling the action here. Westinghouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 The cut above Shane Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westinghouse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy. Knees in the clinch landing for Westinghouse.
Westinghouse stalls. Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Westinghouse shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Al Westinghouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson. Westinghouse keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Westinghouse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Westinghouse misses with a knee strike.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Westinghouse is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westinghouse down to the mat. Westinghouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Westinghouse tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses with a looping left. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westinghouse rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Westinghouse.
Westinghouse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Westinghouse lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
 Shane Jackson'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 Shane Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Westinghouse! An intense looking Al Westinghouse took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'll probably go gambling, then back to fishing in Maui. It's crazy the noise in Vegas'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Shields has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shields! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kita Zen! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown. Zen fights it but they end up in guard. Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zen is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shields engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Zen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zen is keeping the position for now. Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zen is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zen keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully. Zen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zen looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zen manages to break the clinch.
Shields shoots in and bounces Zen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Zen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shields pushes down on Zen's leg and manages to get into half guard. Zen is looking to improve his position.
Shields is trying to control. Zen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Zen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shields takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zen is trying to stand.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zen has managed to free his arm - good work. Shields blocks the strikes from Zen.
Shields wants to take a breather but Zen is having none of it. Shields content to control rather than advance. Zen won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Zen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Zen is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura but Zen is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shields dominated that round. 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.

Shields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Shields will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Shields staying calm. Shields laying and praying for a moment but Zen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shields is looking for a kimura here.
Jack Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zen is trying to control but can't.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Shields slows the pace down in half guard. Zen is trying to control but Shields passes into side control!
Shields trying to control the position but Zen is working away.
Shields goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shields's guard! Nice work there by Zen! Zen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Shields trying to control the position here. Zen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Zen wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving. Shields is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zen is controlling him. Zen connects with a couple of short punches. Zen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Zen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zen tries to sprawl but Shields drives through with a takedown into half guard. Shields lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Zen is staying active underneath Shields, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zen is in trouble now - Shields has advanced to mount! Zen is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea. Zen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shields tries to control but Zen wriggling away. Zen is working to get back to half guard.
Shields controlling from the full mount.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Shields looking to finish Zen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zen! Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zen?
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! Shields avoids the attempt from Zen to control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shields dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zen has his takedown stuffed
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zen won't be happy with that. Zen is letting Shields control him for a moment.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Shields trying to control the action but Zen is working from the bottom. Shields working the strikes but Zen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Shields tries to pass to full mount but Zen defends it. Shields has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Shields breaks from Zen's wrist control and lands an elbow. Zen tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away. Shields punishing his opponent with strikes. Shields with the ground and pound from mount.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Zen tries to control Shields's body but Shields pushes him off. Zen squirms to his side and now Shields has his back! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shields is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Zen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Shields struggling to land strikes to the head as Zen covers up. Zen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Shields has Zen flattened out and is raining down punches.
Shields has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Zen is defending well but eventually Shields manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Zen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Shields!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St George comes to the cage accompanied by Beautiful People. Isaiah Ferguson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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149 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre St George! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St George drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
St George has Ferguson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. St George pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ferguson tumbling to the mat - St George dives into Ferguson's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think St George should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ferguson has tightened it up now! St George should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isaiah Ferguson! During a confident post fight interview, Isaiah Ferguson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Carnitine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Carnitine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Carnitine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kowalski! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carnitine misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming. Kowalski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carnitine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Carnitine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carnitine misses with the combination.
Carnitine throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
Carnitine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Carnitine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kowalski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carnitine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kowalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kowalski tries to kick Carnitine off but Carnitine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Carnitine 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. Carnitine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Carnitine stops Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
Carnitine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Carnitine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalski defending well though. Carnitine is trying to control. Kowalski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Carnitine stops Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carnitine is working for a kimura but Kowalski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carnitine.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carnitine. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kowalski can do anything to dispel that myth. Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Carnitine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalski is keeping the position for now. Carnitine trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom. Kowalski wants to stand but Carnitine is controlling the position. Carnitine passes into half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Carnitine content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carnitine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Carnitine not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kowalski is not content to let Carnitine control the position. Kowalski is trying to stand back up but Carnitine is controlling him
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnitine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kowalski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carnitine. Carnitine is trying to control. Kowalski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kowalski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carnitine is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carnitine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Carnitine dominated that 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.
Kowalski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Carnitine dips to his left and cracks Kowalski with an uppercut! Carnitine looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range. Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kowalski tries to clinch but Carnitine is having none of it. Kowalski looks to clinch and Carnitine counters with a stiff right hand. Carnitine looks to land a left hand but Kowalski moved out of range nicely. Carnitine keeps the fight on the outside. Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carnitine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carnitine. Carnitine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski moves in looking to clinch but Carnitine pushes him off. Kowalski thumps Carnitine with a low kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Carnitine misses the jab.
Kowalski clinches up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski. Kowalski looking to slow down the pace here. A short left from Kowalski. Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt. Carnitine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carnitine swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carnitine paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kowalski wants to clinch up but Carnitine keeps it at a distance. Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch but Carnitine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carnitine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kowalski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carnitine backs up against the cage.
Carnitine feints and as Kowalski raises his hands in defense, Carnitine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Carnitine trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kowalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Carnitine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but Carnitine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Carnitine throws an elbow that misses. Kowalski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carnitine's guard. Nice move by Kowalski!
Carnitine pushes a forearm under Kowalski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kowalski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Carnitine! Larry Carnitine made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaumont McHale has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
215 lbs
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197 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
36 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raven! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good leg kick by Raven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McHale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Raven lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Beaumont McHale has been cut. McHale walks into a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Jab from Raven. Good leg kick by Raven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McHale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McHale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raven. A telegraphed right hand from McHale misses the target. McHale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raven but Raven pushes him off and we're back to square one. Thomas Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Raven drops McHale with a naaaaasty hook - McHale is in real trouble here! Raven dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raven!
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