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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alik Tseiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bonce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alik Tseiko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alik Tseiko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Bonce! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bonce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bonce scores with the left hand. Tseiko knows he should have avoided that one. Bonce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bonce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Tseiko slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonce, before circling back to the center of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tseiko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bonce did well to prevent Tseiko getting side control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Nice strikes from Tseiko there. Tseiko throwing shots but Bonce is blocking nicely. Bonce wants to get back to his feet. Bonce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tseiko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tseiko is working for a submission of some sort.
Tseiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bonce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tseiko scores with a couple of nice shots. Tseiko lands strikes from half guard. Nice strikes from Tseiko there. Tseiko is keen to just control but Bonce is a slippery customer. Tseiko 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.
Tseiko is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tseiko stops Bonce from getting back to his feet.
Bonce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tseiko is looking for a kimura but Bonce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tseiko to get the leverage.
Tseiko seems to be working for a kimura but Bonce defends the submission attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tseiko 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. Tseiko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tseiko seems to be working for a kimura but Bonce defends the submission attempt. Bonce trying to control here.
Tseiko is working for a kimura but Bonce is defending it quite comfortably.
Tseiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tseiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tseiko working over Bonce with some ground and pound. Bonce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bonce trying to control but Tseiko postures up.
Bonce is defending against the submission attempts here by Tseiko.
Bonce wants to get back to his feet. Bonce is looking to improve his position.
Bonce gets full guard. Tseiko is pushing down on Bonce's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonce is fighting to maintain full guard but Tseiko has managed to sneak the leg through.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tseiko prevents Bonce from standing back up.
Tseiko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tseiko 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.
Bonce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tseiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tseiko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bonce defend it? Tseiko steps over the head and cranks it - Bonce is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tseiko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alik Tseiko! A determined Alik Tseiko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Mir! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dantes lands a body shot.
Mir looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dantes lands a glancing blow to the side of Mir's head.
 It looks like Frank Mir has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dantes throws a one two combo.
Dantes works Mir's body with a nice hook. Dantes lands a nice hook to Mir's body. Mir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dantes has cracked Mir with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dantes lands another huge swinging hook and Mir tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mir, before Dantes can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Dantes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glover Teixeira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McGirt connects with a knee to the head.
McGirt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Teixeira looking for a guillotine here but McGirt defends easily.
McGirt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teixeira's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGirt throwing strikes from guard but Teixeira blocks nicely. Teixeira can't keep his opponent in guard - McGirt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McGirt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Teixeira to regain full guard. McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McGirt prevents Teixeira from getting back to his feet. McGirt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teixeira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McGirt throwing strikes but missing. McGirt lands a couple of digs.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McGirt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard. McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McGirt working some strikes from top position. McGirt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McGirt with a flurry of punches that miss. McGirt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. McGirt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. McGirt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teixeira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McGirt scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGirt landing with the ground and pound. McGirt scoring with punches to the head and body. Teixeira pulls McGirt in to control the position. Teixeira is breathing heavily. McGirt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. McGirt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. McGirt connects with a couple of short punches. McGirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McGirt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. McGirt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. McGirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McGirt works over Teixeira with some ground and pound from guard. Teixeira has momentary wrist control but McGirt slips an elbow through the middle. Teixeira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGirt! McGirt wants to get back to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� McGirt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGirt and Teixeira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McGirt wants to get back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGirt can do anything to dispel that myth.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is wriggling around trying to escape but Teixeira has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! McGirt taps out and Teixeira picks up the big win! Great work there by Teixeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Glover Teixeira! A very excited looking Glover Teixeira 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brasileiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gruberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruberman has chosen Boot to the Head as his entrance music. Jose Brasileiro had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jose Brasileiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Brasileiro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Gruberman! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brasileiro with a poor takedown and Gruberman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brasileiro really felt that one! Brasileiro shoots and misses and Gruberman counters with a flying knee. Nice. Brasileiro fails with the takedown
so Gruberman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
 Brasileiro is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Brasileiro. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brasileiro is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brasileiro is working an open guard so Gruberman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Oh Brasileiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Brasileiro misses with a takedown attempt and Gruberman scores with a counter punch that sends Brasileiro to the canvas! Gruberman smells blood - he's punishing Brasileiro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brasileiro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Gruberman! A victorious Ed Gruberman 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dragic Moniko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itamar Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragic Moniko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itamar Barbosa! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moniko cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head. Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moniko.
Moniko has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Barbosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moniko is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling him. Barbosa jumps guard but Moniko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Moniko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Moniko can't break the clinch.
Barbosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moniko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moniko is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbosa has double underhooks. Moniko stops a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Dragic Moniko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itamar Barbosa.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Barbosa jumps guard but Moniko stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moniko avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbosa. A frustrated look appears on Moniko's face as he tries to break the clinch. Moniko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Moniko tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage. Moniko wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Moniko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbosa is looking to control Moniko's arms but Moniko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage.
Barbosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moniko wants to get back to his feet. Moniko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Barbosa sitting and controlling from the half guard. Moniko is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moniko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Moniko is defending well. Moniko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barbosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Moniko is looking to escape. Moniko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Barbosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Barbosa lands strikes from half guard.
Barbosa is trying for a kimura here. Moniko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barbosa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Itamar Barbosa! After winning the bout, Itamar Barbosa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynaldo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joni Vvit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reynaldo Requina's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joni Vvit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reynaldo Requina! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Requina lands with a straight right. Vvit didn't see that one coming. Vvit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Requina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Requina lands a jab to the head.
Vvit throws a series of punches but Requina avoids them all with ease. Vvit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Requina momentarily.
Reynaldo Requina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Requina takes one to the side of the head.
 Requina is rocked! Requina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vvit. Requina is still on wobbly legs! Can Vvit finish him? Vvit fails to land with a series of punches.
Requina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vvit catches Requina with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Requina forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joni Vvit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundgren has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dolph Lundgren! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Selmy throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease. Selmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A right-left combo lands from Lundgren.
 It looks like Arstan Selmy has been cut. Sloppy strikes from Lundgren. Those never looked like landing. Lundgren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Selmy drives through with a takedown into Lundgren's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Selmy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lundgren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Selmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Selmy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundgren works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Selmy trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Selmy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
 It looks like Dolph Lundgren has been cut. Selmy won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here. Selmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Selmy trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom. Selmy 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. Selmy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Lundgren keeping full guard, as Selmy tries to pass. Selmy with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Selmy wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving. Selmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Selmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Selmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Selmy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
 Arstan Selmy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Selmy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Selmy avoids the body shot from Lundgren.
Selmy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lundgren to the ground. Selmy is now in Lundgren's guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Selmy scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Selmy throwing strikes from guard but Lundgren blocks nicely. Selmy with a nice head shot there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Selmy content to stall in guard here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Selmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Lundgren has wrist control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arstan Selmy dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Selmy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Selmy lands in his opponent's guard. Selmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lundgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lundgren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Selmy. Selmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lundgren wants to sweep here but Selmy controlling him for the moment. Selmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Selmy is one step ahead there. Selmy scoring with punches to the head and body. Selmy throws a strike but Lundgren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Selmy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lundgren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Selmy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lundgren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Lundgren is looking to stall here but Selmy recovers full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Lundgren stops Selmy from standing up. Lundgren trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Selmy is adopting a defensive guard. Selmy keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. Lundgren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Dolph Lundgren hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Selmy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lundgren throws a looping overhand right but Selmy ducks down to avoid it. Lundgren lands a head shot. Selmy shoots in for a takedown but Lundgren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Selmy swings for the body but Lundgren moves out of range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren gets caught flat footed, as Selmy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Selmy postures up and lands a big shot to Lundgren's brow. Selmy throws a big elbow that misses. Selmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Selmy throws a strike but Lundgren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Selmy looking for a sweep. Not yet Selmy, not yet. Selmy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Selmy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Lundgren is staying active underneath Selmy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lundgren trying to control but Selmy postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Selmy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Selmy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arstan Selmy dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Selmy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lundgren's waist but Lundgren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Selmy off to one side. Lundgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selmy manages to avoid it. Lundgren misses with a double jab.
Selmy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Selmy looks to throw the jab but Lundgren is out of range. Lundgren throws a body punch but Selmy moves out of range. Selmy slips a jab and a cross from Lundgren.
Selmy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lundgren's half guard. Selmy working over Lundgren with some ground and pound. Lundgren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Selmy wants to control but Lundgren is keeping him busy. Selmy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Selmy slips a nice elbow through Lundgren's hands, connecting with Lundgren's forehead.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Selmy is trying to control the action in half guard but Lundgren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lundgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Selmy is really struggling to control Lundgren but he's trying to hold on to the position. Selmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lundgren defending well though. Selmy not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lundgren is refusing to be controlled, as Selmy sits in half guard. Selmy thows a huge punch but Lundgren dodges it nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Selmy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Selmy with the ground and pound but Lundgren uses the opportunity to regain guard. Lundgren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Selmy controls the pace. Selmy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Selmy is stalling in the full guard. Lundgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Selmy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Selmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Selmy with a flurry of punches that miss. Selmy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around? Lundgren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Selmy stands up over Lundgren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Selmy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Selmy is pushing down on Lundgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundgren is fighting to maintain full guard but Selmy has managed to sneak the leg through.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Selmy connects with a nice short shot to Lundgren's temple. Selmy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Selmy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 That has opened up Dolph Lundgren's cut even more. Selmy is trying to control the action in half guard but Lundgren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lundgren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Selmy. Well, if Selmy 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.
Dolph Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Selmy lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Arstan Selmy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Selmy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Arstan Selmy! Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Arstan Selmy! Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Arstan Selmy!
Arstan Selmy wins by unanimous decision! Arstan Selmy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batshit Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batshit Datsik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cameron Black! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A lazy left from Datsik finds it's target.
 It looks like Cameron Black has been cut. Black blocks a jab. A cross from Datsik lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik lands a big right hand that sends Black crashing to the mat! Datsik stays standing though and waves Black back to his feet!
 That has opened up Cameron Black's cut even more. Datsik flashes Black a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Black's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Black crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Datsik punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batshit Datsik! After winning the bout, Batshit Datsik 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Thuam Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Silvinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silvinho's choice of entrance music: It's Nothin - Wiz Khalifa ft. 2 Chainz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thuam Chaka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Silvinho! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silvinho darts in trying to clinch and Chaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silvinho clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaka. Silvinho stalling the fight.
Silvinho lands a knee to the head.
Chaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silvinho after a bit of a struggle.
Chaka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chaka manages to end up in side control. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chaka tries for a kimura but Silvinho is defending well.
Chaka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chaka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silvinho has escaped the position, nice work there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chaka wants to stand but Silvinho has his arm trapped. Silvinho sneaks back into half guard. Silvinho tries to roll over but Chaka keeps him under control.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silvinho defends it well. Silvinho moves into full guard.
Chaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silvinho swivels though and keeps the full guard. Silvinho looking to control.
Chaka wanted to stand there but Silvinho had control of the position. Silvinho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silvinho stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Silvinho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silvinho takes the fight into the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Silvinho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A knee to the head by Silvinho.
Chaka is working for takedown but Silvinho is calmly controlling the position for now. Silvinho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chaka's face.
 It looks like Thuam Chaka has been cut. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silvinho is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thuam Chaka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silvinho just leaning against Chaka, taking a breather.
Silvinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Silvinho tries to clinch up but Chaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Silvinho rushes Chaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Silvinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvinho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvinho has managed to clinch.
Silvinho with a knee to the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Silvinho misses with a knee strike.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaka blocks it with crossed arms. Silvinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvinho misses with a knee to the head. Silvinho with a knee to the head.
Silvinho with a knee to the head.
Silvinho misses with a knee strike.
Chaka tries to pull guard but Silvinho forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chaka is trying to drag Silvinho to the mat but Silvinho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaka is trying to trip Silvinho. He has hold of a leg but Silvinho is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chaka persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Silvinho wants to sweep here but Chaka controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Chaka wants to pass the guard but Silvinho is keeping the position. Silvinho looking to control.
Chaka is looking to stand up but Silvinho won't let him. Silvinho wants to sweep here but Chaka controlling him for the moment. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silvinho's guard.
Silvinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaka pulls his head out easily.
Chaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silvinho defends it well. Silvinho looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chaka prevents Silvinho from improving his position.
Chaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silvinho is just riding it out for now. Chaka eventually gives up the hold. Silvinho wants to improve his position but Chaka is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Silvinho dominated that round. The cut man is working on Thuam Chaka's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silvinho instigates a clinch. Chaka has Silvinho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silvinho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Silvinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silvinho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chaka's face.
Silvinho scores with a knee to the head.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but Chaka blocks it.
Chaka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chaka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Silvinho stands and throws Chaka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Chaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silvinho decides to stand back up. Silvinho steps back and let's Chaka get back to his feet. Silvinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Silvinho wants to slow Chaka down by chopping away at his legs. Chaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silvinho is fending him off so far but Chaka persists. Nope, Silvinho circles away and we're back to standing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice sprawl there from Silvinho as Chaka shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thuam Chaka. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Silvinho.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Silvinho. Beautiful body shot. Erick Silvinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaka drives through with a takedown into guard. Silvinho trying to control the position.
Silvinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silvinho is trying to keep Chaka in close.
Chaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silvinho's guard. Silvinho is looking for a sweep. Chaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvinho has managed to free his arm - good work. Silvinho is looking for a sweep. Chaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaka is trying to work for a kimura but Silvinho is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! The fighters are battling for position here. Silvinho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. 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!
Silvinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaka is aware though and is defending well. Silvinho is breathing heavily. Silvinho keeping full guard, as Chaka tries to pass. Chaka advances to half guard. Thuam Chaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Silvinho is trying to get back to full guard. Chaka tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silvinho controls his leg.
Chaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Chaka is trying to work for a kimura but Silvinho is defending well.
Chaka is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silvinho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silvinho.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Silvinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Silvinho wanted to stand there but Chaka had control of the position. Chaka is looking to stand up but Silvinho isn't so interested in that idea. Chaka has a closed guard, preventing Silvinho from standing up.
Chaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Silvinho wanted to stand there but Chaka had control of the position. Silvinho pushing down on Chaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Chaka tries to roll over but Silvinho keeps him under control.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silvinho is tapping! Great win for Chaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thuam Chaka! Thuam Chaka very nearly forgot to thank Sparta Fightware amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Yanenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Butcher's chin.
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24
153 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emil Yanenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butcher with a nice cross.
Butcher clinches with his opponent.
Butcher manages to break the clinch.
Yanenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butcher as he avoids it easily. Yanenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yanenko scrambles back to his feet. Butcher lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Emil Yanenko has been cut. Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yanenko has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butcher instigates a clinch.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yanenko walks into a left hand. Butcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yanenko at a distance.
Butcher swings for the body but Yanenko moves out of range.
Yanenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jab by Butcher.
 Yanenko is rocked! Yanenko is holding his hands too far apart here. Butcher throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Yanenko is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Butcher! An out of breath Bobby Butcher 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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