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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Project (ranked 5234 p4p, 5293 weight class) and Kt Tests (ranked 609 p4p, 613 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpha Project!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kt Tests!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tests scores with a takedown into Project's guard.
Project is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tests presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Project tries to break free but Tests pushes him back against the cage.
Tests tries to score a body lock takedown but Project shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Project tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tests turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Project tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Project looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tests just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Project wants to control his opponent's hands but Tests gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tests is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Project right now.
Project looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tests.
Project is trying to stand back up.
Tests has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Project's body.
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.
Tests throwing sloppy strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Tests throwing wild punches that miss their target.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tests looking for the choke from the back.
Project trying to control the position but Tests manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tests lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Project trying to control the hands but Tests won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Project tries to escape but Tests has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Project just trying to survive but Tests is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tests is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Tests go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Project wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tests wants to control but Project is keeping busy.
Project might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tests has the hooks in. Project is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Project defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tests wants to control but Project is keeping busy.
Tests working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tests lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kt Tests comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tests has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kt Tests!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Green (ranked 5406 p4p, 5537 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 112 p4p, 118 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong lands a right hook to the body.
Spong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Green is trying to keep Spong in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spong throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spong's guard. Nice move by Green!
Spong is controlling Green's posture.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Spong is retaining full guard.
Green pushing down on Spong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spong should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Spong is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
Green won't allow Spong to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spong is keeping the position for now.
Green controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Spong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Green slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong sneaks back into half guard.
Green trying to control from half guard but Spong is working away.
Spong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spong is holding on to half guard well.
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Spong defends the submission attempt.
Spong wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Green drops an elbow to the side of Spong's head.
Spong wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green is trying to control. Spong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spong has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herb Green.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Green!
An out of breath Herb Green 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 5928 p4p, 5855 weight class) and Bob Barron (ranked 204 p4p, 128 weight class). Bob Barron 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Barron!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barron to the ground. King is now in Barron's guard.
King postures up.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Barron has wrist control.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Barron.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Barron's brow.
Barron looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King is working Barron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Barron is retaining full guard.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
 Barron is rocked!
King stands up over Barron, holding on to his feet. King throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Barron is out cold! King lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmy King!
An intense looking Jimmy King took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You just got CROWNED!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artis Freibergs (ranked 6733 p4p, 5338 weight class) and Kason Rose (ranked 518 p4p, 463 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artis Freibergs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kason Rose!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freibergs closes the distance and clinches.
Rose goes for a takedown attempt but Freibergs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Freibergs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rose looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Freibergs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Freibergs clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Freibergs has Rose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Freibergs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rose tumbling to the mat - Freibergs dives into Rose's guard.
Freibergs looking to pass the guard.
Rose working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freibergs wanted to stand there but Rose had control of the position.
Freibergs preventing the sweep.
Freibergs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freibergs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rose is proving hard to escape from.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freibergs makes his way to full guard, as Rose worked for a kimura.
Freibergs trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Freibergs's brow.
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Freibergs's brow.
Rose works over Freibergs with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freibergs holds on and takes a little breather.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Freibergs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freibergs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freibergs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rose working a defensive guard here.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freibergs's guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
Rose stays in close to Freibergs's body and controls the position.
Rose preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose stays in close to Freibergs's body and controls the position.
Freibergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freibergs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freibergs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Freibergs has Rose pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freibergs wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Freibergs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rose tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Artis Freibergs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose tries to escape the position.
Rose tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rose working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rose is looking to control Freibergs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing that Freibergs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Rose keeps trying to improve his position.
Freibergs is pressing down on Rose's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rose is holding on for now.
Freibergs trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freibergs is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rose manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two 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.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freibergs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Freibergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose trying to control but Freibergs is working from the bottom.
Freibergs striking off his back but it's not causing Rose any problems.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Freibergs scores with a takedown into Rose's guard.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freibergs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rose has a closed guard, preventing Freibergs from standing up.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Freibergs stops Rose from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose looking to control.
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freibergs stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Freibergs advances to half guard.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Freibergs is looking to pass Rose's guard but actually Rose recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freibergs wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kason Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freibergs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freibergs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rose to his feet.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freibergs.
Freibergs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Freibergs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Freibergs scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rose is looking to stall here but Freibergs recovers full guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
Freibergs wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Freibergs keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freibergs wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose trying to control but Freibergs is working from the bottom.
Freibergs trying to control the position.
Freibergs keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose stays in close to Freibergs's body and controls the position.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Freibergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freibergs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freibergs keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freibergs was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Freibergs misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rose gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freibergs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Freibergs gets to his feet - Rose follows without any prompting.
Freibergs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
Rose with the counter takedown but Freibergs avoids it easily.
Freibergs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rose to the ground. Freibergs is now in Rose's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freibergs postures up and lands a big shot to Rose's brow.
Freibergs throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artis Freibergs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freibergs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artis Freibergs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Duran (ranked 6564 p4p, 7564 weight class) and Jimmy Murphy (ranked 669 p4p, 720 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses the jab.
Duran misses with a double jab.
Duran throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Duran throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duran throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Duran swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Duran.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duran closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duran.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Duran tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duran.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Duran shakes it off.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Manny Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Duran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Duran backing up. Duran nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Duran is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Duran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Duran.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Manny Duran has been cut.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Jab from Murphy.
Duran drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duran takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy throws a right hand that Duran ducks under and follows up with a left that Duran also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Duran misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Duran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duran's head backwards.
Murphy stalks Duran and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duran's face. Duran staggers backwards, shaken.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy works over Duran's head and body with a nice combination.
Duran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Duran throws a head kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duran walks into a left hand.
Murphy jabs Duran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Duran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duran scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duran drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy throws a combination. Duran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 Duran is rocked!
Duran wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh Duran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duran seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Duran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy.
Duran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duran throws a body shot but no joy.
Duran throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Duran throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Duran is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Duran's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Duran fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Duran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Duran's hands, connecting with Duran's forehead.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Duran is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Murphy!
Our winner, Jimmy Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ruiz (ranked 7330 p4p, 6315 weight class) and Freddie McDowe (ranked 704 p4p, 658 weight class). McDowe has chosen The King Of The Highlands as his entrance music. Jerry Ruiz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Freddie McDowe'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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie McDowe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDowe 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.
Ruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
McDowe pushes Ruiz off and gets back to his feet.
McDowe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDowe.
Ruiz tries to score with a low kick but McDowe moves his leg out of the way.
Freddie McDowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDowe gets caught flat footed, as Ruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDowe has control of Ruiz's left arm, preventing Ruiz from doing any damage.
McDowe trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDowe is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from McDowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDowe stuns Ruiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDowe quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDowe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
McDowe wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but McDowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruiz trying to control the action but McDowe is working from the bottom.
Ruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDowe sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Ruiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruiz is working for an americana but McDowe has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ruiz was thinking about the submission.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddie McDowe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDowe scores with a hook.
Ruiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDowe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruiz somewhat.
McDowe moves out of range as Ruiz throws a body kick.
McDowe works Ruiz's body with a nice hook.
McDowe throws a shot to the body.
McDowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDowe throws a series of strikes that have Ruiz backpedaling.
It looks like Jerry Ruiz has been cut.
McDowe lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ruiz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freddie McDowe!
Freddie McDowe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Howard (ranked 6560 p4p, 5636 weight class) and Glenn Ruiz (ranked 132 p4p, 480 weight class). Michael Howard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glenn Ruiz's chin.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard looks to land a combination. Ruiz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Ruiz throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Ruiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Howard throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Howard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
As Ruiz tries to get set, Howard tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruiz manages to avoid the attempt.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruiz off to one side.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Ruiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard wants to stand back up but Ruiz manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ruiz decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howard.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiz darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz fails with the takedown.
Howard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz stands up and waves to Howard to follow him.
Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Howard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Ruiz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground.
Ruiz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Ruiz controlling from mount.
Ruiz wants to finish this one by submission but Howard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruiz.
Ruiz controlling from mount.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ruiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ruiz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Howard looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ruiz! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glenn Ruiz!
The defeated Michael Howard had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khizri Aliyev (ranked 2387 p4p, 5799 weight class) and Elam Armis (ranked 339 p4p, 628 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khizri Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elam Armis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis drives through and clinches with Aliyev against the cage.
Aliyev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aliyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aliyev is keeping busy.
Aliyev lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Armis as the two fighters clinch.
Armis manages to break the clinch.
Armis blocks a jab.
Armis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aliyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khizri Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armis.
Aliyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Armis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armis's back!
Armis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Armis right now.
Aliyev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aliyev is looking for the choke from the back position but Armis is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aliyev looking for the RNC.
Aliyev controlling well, preventing Armis from escaping the position.
Armis keeps trying to improve his position.
Aliyev is persistently looking for the submission but Armis is defending it well.
Aliyev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Armis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Aliyev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Armis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to escape but Aliyev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Armis is really stuck here.
Aliyev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Armis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aliyev is looking to take a break and control but Armis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aliyev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armis is just riding it out for now. Aliyev eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis is trying to get back to full guard.
Aliyev wants to take a breather but Armis is having none of it.
Armis won't allow Aliyev to pass to mount.
Aliyev trying to control the action but Armis is working from the bottom.
Aliyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aliyev.
Armis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armis can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aliyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliyev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aliyev has Armis in his guard.
Armis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aliyev's head.
Aliyev 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.
Armis wants to control from the top but Aliyev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khizri Aliyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aliyev, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aliyev.
Armis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aliyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
Armis trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Aliyev working for submissions but it's allowed Armis to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev taking some punishment here, with Armis in his half guard.
Aliyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armis lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Armis there.
Aliyev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aliyev's head.
Armis connects with a couple of short punches.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aliyev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aliyev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armis trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis connects with a couple of short punches.
Armis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Aliyev is retaining full guard.
Aliyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliyev, not yet.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis with a nice head shot there.
Armis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armis working some strikes from top position.
Aliyev is rocked!
Armis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Aliyev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armis trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Aliyev seems to have got his legs back now.
Armis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis 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.
Aliyev keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Aliyev working for a triangle but Armis defends it easily.
Armis looking to pass the guard.
Armis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armis wants to control from the top but Aliyev keeps moving.
Armis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Aliyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armis prevents Aliyev from getting back to his feet.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aliyev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Aliyev has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Aliyev has momentary wrist control but Armis slips an elbow through the middle.
Armis is in close to Aliyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis postures up and lands a big shot to Aliyev's brow.
Armis works over Aliyev with some ground and pound from guard.
Aliyev is looking for a triangle but Armis pushes his legs off easily.
Armis is pushing down on Aliyev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aliyev is fighting to maintain full guard but Armis has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elam Armis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Armis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aliyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Aliyev's guard now, I'm sure.
Elam Armis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aliyev wants to sweep here but Armis controlling him for the moment.
Armis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armis connects with a couple of short punches.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
Armis stops Aliyev from standing up.
Armis distracts Aliyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armis scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armis stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
Aliyev looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis distracts Aliyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armis landing some decent shots from guard.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armis stands up over Aliyev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Aliyev's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elam Armis!
A relieved looking Elam Armis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sanchez (ranked 2654 p4p, 1939 weight class) and Pedro Gonclaves (ranked 383 p4p, 278 weight class). Pedro Gonclaves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 New York, Samuel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Gonclaves!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gonclaves does no damage.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Gonclaves's body. Gonclaves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonclaves's head backwards.
Donk. Sanchez catches Gonclaves right on the button with a cross.
Gonclaves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonclaves swings widly with a right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Gonclaves is rocked!
Sanchez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gonclaves falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sanchez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez!
Pedro Gonclaves was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vito Golami (ranked 3026 p4p, 2546 weight class) and Aiden Trapp (ranked 311 p4p, 268 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Golami might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom. Trapp has chosen The Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vito Golami!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aiden Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golami with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trapp throws a body punch but Golami moves out of range.
Golami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Trapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golami with a body shot.
Golami throws a poor cross that misses
and Trapp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trapp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Golami throws an overhand right that lands on Trapp's shoulder, as Trapp tries to avoid the shot.
Trapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Golami throws a lazy uppercut
and Trapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trapp clobbers Golami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golami throws a hook to the side of Trapp's head but Trapp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golami misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golami missing with a left hand there. Trapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Golami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golami.
Trapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golami with a body shot.
A big left from Trapp misses.
Trapp lands a big right hand that sends Golami crashing to the mat! Trapp stays standing though and waves Golami back to his feet!
Golami is rocked!
It looks like Vito Golami has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golami throws a combination that misses
and Trapp counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiden Trapp!
Aiden Trapp is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Aiden Trapp was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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