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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Thomson (ranked 7641 p4p, 25641 weight class) and Thanos Reigns (ranked 727 p4p, 746 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thanos Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reigns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomson is in Reigns's guard.
Thomson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson passes Reigns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Thomson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson lands strikes from half guard.
Reigns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Thomson right now.
Reigns not allowing Thomson to control his hands.
Reigns is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thomson turns into Reigns and is now in his guard.
Thomson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reigns tries to roll over but Thomson keeps him under control.
Thomson controlling the action here.
Reigns is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thomson jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson taking a breather here.
Thomson moves into full mount!
Thomson content just to control the position here.
Reigns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thomson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Thomson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomson works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomson content just to control the position here.
Thomson landing strikes from the mount and Reigns is in trouble!
Reigns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Thomson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomson counters with a takedown into side control.
Reigns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reigns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reigns seems a little lost for a moment, as Thomson dominates the positioning.
Thomson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reigns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thomson lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darren Thomson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reigns!
Reigns is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomson wants to control the pace but Reigns is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson controlling the pace for now.
Thomson wants to control the pace but Reigns is squirming around nicely.
Reigns is looking to improve his position but Thomson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomson controlling his opponent.
Thomson prevents Reigns from getting the reversal.
Thomson controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Thomson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thomson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns dodges the punch combination from Thomson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomson.
Reigns fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Thomson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Reigns.
Reigns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reigns lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomson's defenses.
 It looks like Darren Thomson has been cut.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Reigns digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank.
Reigns lands a nice elbow.
Reigns lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomson is trying to drag Reigns to the mat but Reigns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
 Thomson is rocked!
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
Oh Thomson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reigns working Thomson over with knees to the body.
Reigns has Thomson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Thomson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Reigns - that's hurt Thomson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Thomson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Thomson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thanos Reigns!
Thanos Reigns took some time post fight to say the following; 'The biggest upset in the tournament!!! Wooooooohhhh!!!! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Marka (ranked 6151 p4p, 3416 weight class) and Alex Driver (ranked 644 p4p, 436 weight class). Marka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Driver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver throws a lazy head kick
and Marka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driver wants to improve his position but Marka is controlling well.
Marka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marka lands with a punch from half guard.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marka lands strikes from half guard.
Driver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marka is working away from the top position though.
Marka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Driver?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Marka.
The referee warns Driver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Driver is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Driver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marka looking to finish Driver with some ground and pound. This is bad for Driver!
Driver is still in real trouble! Can Marka finish him?
Marka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Driver?
Driver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marka lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Driver! Marka sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Driver and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka very nearly forgot to thank Threads of HARDCORE 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Saber (ranked 7954 p4p, 25173 weight class) and Kahdi Mandinos (ranked 736 p4p, 791 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Saber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahdi Mandinos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mandinos counters with a single leg into guard. Saber didn't expect that.
Saber working for submissions but it's allowed Mandinos to get to half guard.
Mandinos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mandinos is working for a kimura but Saber is defending it quite comfortably.
Saber is refusing to be controlled, as Mandinos sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandinos is trying to control. Saber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandinos trying to mount his opponent but Saber defends it.
Saber trying to get back to full guard but Mandinos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mandinos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saber is desperately trying to improve his position but Mandinos has a good base and remains in mount.
Saber is squirming around, avoiding Mandinos's attempts to control the action.
Saber is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandinos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Saber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saber shrugs it off.
Saber is looking to get to half guard.
Mandinos looking to isolate an arm here. Saber doesn't see it coming and as Mandinos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mandinos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahdi Mandinos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rayne Dame (ranked 4216 p4p, 4520 weight class) and Whaddaboutt Bob (ranked 517 p4p, 544 weight class). Rayne Dame could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Whaddaboutt Bob's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rayne Dame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Whaddaboutt Bob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dame slips under a jab from Bob.
Dame dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Dame throws a one two combo.
Bob cracks Dame with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bob thuds a left hand into Dame's body.
A big right from Dame misses.
Dame uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dame.
Bob thuds a left hand into Dame's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob throws a jab when Dame was well out of range.
Dame missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Dame misses.
Dame throws a big shot that misses.
Dame looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob moves out of range as Dame strikes.
Bob throws a right and a left that Dame avoids nicely.
Dame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Dame moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob moves out of range as Dame strikes.
Bob with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob scores with a nice head shot.
Dame is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dame throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Bob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dame takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dame has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bob gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bob swinging wildly here.
It looked like Dame wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob misses the jab.
Bob is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dame throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dame staying out of range there.
Bob jabs Dame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bob throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dame is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dame misses with an uppercut.
Dame is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bob's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Dame does no damage.
Dame slips a straight right by Bob.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dame slips a jab from Bob.
Bob cracks Dame with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dame falls to his knees and Bob doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whaddaboutt Bob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Campbell (ranked 3135 p4p, 4257 weight class) and Tik Tok (ranked 398 p4p, 520 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tik Tok!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
Tok has Campbell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campbell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tok is looking for a takedown.
Chaz Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tik Tok.
Tok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tok tries for a takedown but Campbell manages to get underhooks.
Tok is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Campbell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tok.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campbell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tok wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campbell.
Tok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Tok is rocked!
Tok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Campbell counters with a right hand from hell and Tok is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaz Campbell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Costune (ranked 2913 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Sean MacCarthy (ranked 372 p4p, 450 weight class). 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy tries for a takedown but Costune sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCarthy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a right and a left that MacCarthy avoids nicely.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but MacCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacCarthy darts in and clinches Costune up against the cage.
Costune is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Costune to the mat. Costune regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
MacCarthy trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy stops Costune from standing up.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
MacCarthy stands up from Costune's guard - MacCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacCarthy fails with the takedown.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costune as he jumps to the side.
DJ Costune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy blocks a low kick nicely.
Costune lands with an uppercut that bounces MacCarthy off the cage and back into range.
Costune misses with a low kick.
MacCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costune misses with the combination.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but MacCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune scores with a one two! MacCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacCarthy fails to land the takedown.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costune as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costune tries to bum rush MacCarthy with a series of wild strikes but MacCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune misses with a double jab.
MacCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costune tries to avoid it but MacCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costune to the ground. Costune escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costune defends it nicely.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacCarthy tries to clinch there but Costune circles away.
Costune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Costune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Costune.
Jab from Costune.
MacCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacCarthy shoots in and drives through. Costune sprawls well.
Costune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costune avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
MacCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costune throws a one two combo.
MacCarthy is rocked!
MacCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Costune finish him?
MacCarthy is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Costune moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Costune!
An intense looking DJ Costune took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If Donkey don't put more respect on my name! He's gonna know what kind of punishment i can do!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Nikonov (ranked 5849 p4p, 4300 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 627 p4p, 524 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Nikonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuller trying to stall but Nikonov improves his position.
Fuller has Nikonov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nikonov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nikonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Nikonov is controlling him.
Fuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fuller is looking for a takedown.
Nikonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fuller's face.
 It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Nikonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fuller.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Nikonov won't allow it.
Andrey Nikonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Fuller tries to circle away but Nikonov has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fuller regains guard immediately.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller pulls Nikonov in close to prevent any damage.
Nikonov passes Fuller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikonov throws a strike but Fuller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller managing to control the position.
Fuller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikonov passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller tries to get to full guard but Nikonov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikonov pulls his head out easily.
Fuller is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikonov prevents Fuller from improving his position.
Fuller trying to control but Nikonov postures up.
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nikonov is trying to control. Fuller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fuller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Nikonov is controlling well.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikonov is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A clash of legs there as Nikonov blocks the low kick.
Nikonov tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuller avoided it.
Nikonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nikonov attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
Nikonov avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller tries a low kick but Nikonov avoids it.
Nikonov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fuller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nikonov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nikonov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuller regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikonov trying to control from half guard but Fuller is working away.
Nikonov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Fuller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fuller misses with the body kick
and Nikonov counters with a shoot takedown. Fuller fights it but they end up in guard.
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nikonov stacks Fuller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nikonov!
Nikonov wants to control but Fuller is keeping him busy.
Fuller regains half guard.
Fuller is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
Andrey Nikonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikonov passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuller gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, Nikonov has passed into half guard.
Fuller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikonov.
Fuller is trying to stand back up but Nikonov is controlling him
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.
Nikonov is looking for submissions but instead, Fuller has regained full guard.
Nikonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Nikonov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to improve his position but instead Nikonov has moved into half guard.
Fuller is pressing down on Nikonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nikonov postures up in Fuller's guard and throws a big left but Fuller blocks it.
Nikonov forces his way into half guard.
Nikonov is keen to just control but Fuller is a slippery customer.
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.
Fuller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikonov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to stand but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Nikonov throws a strike but Fuller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nikonov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nikonov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller trying to control but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
Nikonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
Fuller distracts Nikonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikonov looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Nikonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikonov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuller is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller landing with the ground and pound.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
Nikonov working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Nikonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Nikonov darts in looking for a takedown but Fuller gets double underhooks and turns Nikonov into the cage.
Fuller feints and then cracks Nikonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikonov down.
Nikonov misses with a hook
and Fuller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Nikonov wants to get back to full guard.
Nikonov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller working over Nikonov with some ground and pound. Nikonov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is nestled in close to Nikonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nikonov!
Fuller prevents Nikonov from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Fuller.
Fuller scoring with strikes but Nikonov is staying in there.
Fuller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fuller lands a heavy elbow.
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Fuller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount and Nikonov is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikonov can't escape the position.
Nikonov is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Fuller.
Nikonov is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fuller avoids the attempt from Nikonov to control.
Fuller landing shots from mount.
Nikonov is rocked!
Fuller blocks Nikonov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fuller lands a couple of good shots and Nikonov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Nikonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fuller. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller is loading up with his shots from the back and Nikonov is in big trouble! Nikonov taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malachi Routerhead (ranked 4212 p4p, 3225 weight class) and Pietro Marchionni (ranked 516 p4p, 413 weight class). Malachi Routerhead could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pietro Marchionni's chin.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Routerhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routerhead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Routerhead misses with a lunging right hand
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Routerhead didn't expect that.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Routerhead keeps moving.
Routerhead has momentary wrist control but Marchionni slips an elbow through the middle.
Routerhead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Routerhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Routerhead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Routerhead's head.
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Routerhead is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routerhead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marchionni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Routerhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Routerhead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Routerhead has his feet on Marchionni's thighs here. He's pushed Marchionni off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marchionni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malachi Routerhead!
A victorious Malachi Routerhead 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Sith (ranked 2379 p4p, 25384 weight class) and LetsAG DAFight (ranked 327 p4p, 799 weight class). LetsAG DAFight 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rebel Sith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LetsAG DAFight!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DAFight counters with a two punch combo.
Sith throws a big shot that misses.
DAFight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sith is trying to get back to his feet.
DAFight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sith is not content to let DAFight control the position.
DAFight stands up and beckons Sith to his feet.
A jab from Sith misses.
DAFight throws a right and a left that Sith avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DAFight.
DAFight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sith misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sith looks to throw the jab but DAFight is out of range.
DAFight shoots in for a takedown but Sith shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Sith as he connects with a hook.
Sith looks to land a left hand but DAFight moved out of range nicely.
DAFight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sith avoids it really well and circles away.
Sith misses the jab.
Sith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DAFight closes the distance and pushes Sith back into the cage.
Sith struggles to land a body shot inside as DAFight controls his hands.
DAFight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sith throws a punch but it's blocked by DAFight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DAFight.
Sith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sith scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sith lands a body punch in the clinch.
DAFight looks winded!
Sith lands a right hand.
DAFight wants to break free but Sith has control.
Sith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DAFight.
Sith misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sith as the two fighters clinch.
Sith pushes DAFight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DAFight tries to break the clinch but Sith is controlling the position.
Sith throws a head punch that misses.
Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sith lands a left hand.
DAFight blocking some punches.
Sith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sith.
DAFight takes a shot to the head.
DAFight is rocked!
Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DAFight is still on wobbly legs! Can Sith finish him?
DAFight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sith throws a head punch that misses.
Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DAFight blocks an uppercut.
Sith working aggressively here.
Sith misses with a punch on the inside.
DAFight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sith has a couple of punches blocked by DAFight.
DAFight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sith misses with the head strike.
Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DAFight blocks an uppercut.
DAFight avoids a wild elbow strike from Sith.
DAFight seems to have recovered his senses.
Sith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DAFight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DAFight wants to break free but Sith has control.
Sith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sith throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sith.
Sith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sith misses with the head strike.
Sith pushes off an throws an elbow but DAFight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DAFight or not.
Sith misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sith just misses with a elbow thrown towards DAFight's brow.
Sith throws a big uppercut that drops DAFight! More strikes from Sith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! DAFight lies dazed against the cage as Sith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Sith!
A very excited looking Rebel Sith 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 3976 p4p, 1676 weight class) and Ronnie Bass (ranked 492 p4p, 235 weight class). Vovchanchyn's entrance music is Nobody Speak. A fine choice. Bass is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Even Flow. Igor Vovchanchyn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronnie Bass's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Bass!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass wants to clinch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Bass.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bass walks into a jab.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Bass has closed the distance and engaged Vovchanchyn in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vovchanchyn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bass wants to stand but Vovchanchyn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vovchanchyn pushes Bass off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Bass moved out of range.
Bass slips under a jab.
Vovchanchyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Bass off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bass slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Bass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Bass avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Bass loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bass.
Bass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bass is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
Vovchanchyn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Bass.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bass ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Bass throws out a counter right but Vovchanchyn avoids it with no problem.
Vovchanchyn shoots for a double leg takedown but Bass sprawls well. He's pushed Vovchanchyn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bass forces Vovchanchyn back against the cage and clinches.
Bass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Bass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bass has time to react.
Vovchanchyn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy right hand but Bass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ronnie Bass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bass throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Bass scores with a nice strike.
Vovchanchyn with a nice calf kick.
Vovchanchyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
Bass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bass finds it's way through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
Vovchanchyn with a nice calf kick.
Bass tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Donk. Bass catches Vovchanchyn right on the button with a cross.
Bass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass drops Vovchanchyn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bass follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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