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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciccio Lo Zizio (ranked 23934 p4p, 7465 weight class) and Tim Blood (ranked 655 p4p, 638 weight class). Ciccio Lo Zizio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ciccio Lo Zizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood has managed to clinch.
Lo Zizio wants to break free but Blood has control.
Lo Zizio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blood throws a jab when Lo Zizio was well out of range.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Lo Zizio shows good takedown defense.
Blood dodges the punch combination from Lo Zizio.
Ciccio Lo Zizio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo Zizio just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo Zizio scores with a sloppy right hand. Blood should have avoided that one.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lo Zizio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lo Zizio misses with a series of wild punches.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lo Zizio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ciccio Lo Zizio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Blood.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lo Zizio throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Blood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lo Zizio but Lo Zizio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lo Zizio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blood.
Lo Zizio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
Blood drives through and clinches with Lo Zizio against the cage.
Blood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lo Zizio after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio looking to throw knees to the head but Blood is blocking nicely.
Blood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo Zizio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lo Zizio tries to break free but Blood pushes him back against the cage.
Blood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lo Zizio lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo Zizio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blood's head.
Lo Zizio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Lo Zizio distracts Blood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Lo Zizio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Blood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo Zizio keeps working.
Lo Zizio is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo Zizio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lo Zizio is trying to control but can't.
Lo Zizio wants to get back to his feet.
Lo Zizio wants to control but Blood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo Zizio with the active half guard here but Blood passes nicely into side control.
Blood is trying to get an arm triangle but Lo Zizio is defending well.
Blood wants to control but Lo Zizio is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lo Zizio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blood off and has taken his back!
Blood tries to roll but Lo Zizio sticks to his back.
Lo Zizio lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Blood hold on?!
 Blood is rocked!
Lo Zizio is loading up with his shots from the back and Blood is in big trouble! Blood taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ciccio Lo Zizio!
A very excited looking Ciccio Lo Zizio 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 Nicky Spite (ranked 4260 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 547 p4p, 469 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Spite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Spite checks it.
Spite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spite.
Shutes lands with a good body shot.
Spite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spite scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spite throws a shot to the body.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Spite.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spite avoids the head kick by Shutes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Spite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shutes finds it's way round the side to connect with Spite's head.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spite gets the takedown into side control.
Shutes prevents Spite from improving position.
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spite advances to full mount.
Spite avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Shutes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite looking for a guillotine from mount but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes tries to hold on but Spite pushes him away.
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!
Spite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shutes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes working to try and regain half guard.
Spite working for a submission but Shutes is keeping him at bay.
Spite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Spite swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Spite!
An out of breath Nicky Spite thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Wagner (ranked 3111 p4p, 2008 weight class) and Habib Putins (ranked 386 p4p, 252 weight class). Habib Putins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Habib Putins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner wants to clinch.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wagner looks to land a combination but Putins avoids it well.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner throws a front kick aimed at Putins's knee but Putins avoids it well.
Putins throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Putins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wagner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Putins.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Putins avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Putins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Putins blocks an uppercut.
Putins looking for a takedown.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Putins looks winded!
Putins is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Putins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Putins manages to end up in side control.
Wagner is pushing Putins's head away, looking to escape. Putins manages to hold on to the position though.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner is trying to buck Putins off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Putins is rocked!
 It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Putins dodges the punch combination from Wagner.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Putins ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Putins is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch but Putins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putins circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Putins shoots in.
Putins tries to keep at a distance but Wagner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Putins's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putins pulls guard.
Wagner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Habib Putins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Putins.
Putins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putins jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Putins around his waist. Putins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Putins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wagner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Putins.
Wagner darts in and clinches Putins up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Putins avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Putins is breathing heavily.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putins.
Putins is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Putins avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Putins tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Putins has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Putins decides to pull guard.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putins can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner gets to his feet - Putins follows without any prompting.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Wagner lands a two punch combo.
Putins fails to land the takedown.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body. Putins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Wagner moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Putins tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wagner smiles and moves away.
Wagner gets a clinch.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putins backwards.
Putins is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Wagner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Putins seems to have recovered his senses.
Wagner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wagner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Putins after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putins looking for a takedown.
Putins tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Wagner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putins.
Putins is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Habib Putins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wagner catches Putins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putins gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Putins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
Putins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Putins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Putins.
Wagner slows down the pace here.
Putins wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two 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.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner is leaning against Putins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Wagner.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner looking to stall.
Putins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wagner decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wagner holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Putins tries to pass.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Putins on the ground.
Wagner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putins is controlling him.
Wagner pulls Putins in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Wagner both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Putins avoids nicely.
Putins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagner rushes Putins and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagner prevents the takedown attempt.
Putins is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Habib Putins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putins swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Wagner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Nicholas (ranked 2759 p4p, 3600 weight class) and Barry Jameson (ranked 143 p4p, 172 weight class). Jean Nicholas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Nicholas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Jameson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicholas 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.
Jameson feints and as Nicholas raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Nicholas keeps moving.
Jameson postures up in Nicholas's guard and throws a big left but Nicholas blocks it.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jameson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicholas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicholas looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicholas, not yet.
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.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jameson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholas has wrist control.
Nicholas is trying to keep Jameson in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
Jameson scores with a takedown into Nicholas's guard.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jameson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicholas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson trying to control but Nicholas is working from the bottom.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Nicholas.
Jameson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Nicholas keeps moving.
Jameson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicholas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jameson, into his guard.
Nicholas preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson pulls Nicholas in close to prevent any damage.
Nicholas wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nicholas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jameson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson is looking to get back to full guard here but Nicholas has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jameson dominated that round.
That's time! Nicholas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jameson shoots in but Nicholas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Nicholas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Nicholas shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicholas tries to sprawl out of it but Jameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicholas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholas, which made it look bad.
Nicholas slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicholas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barry Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson has his takedown stuffed
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholas, which made it look bad.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Nicholas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicholas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson shoots and misses
and Nicholas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicholas sprawls well. Nicholas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicholas but Nicholas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson fails with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nicholas. No joy for Jameson on that attempt.
Barry Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a right hand to the body.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jameson thinking.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Jameson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicholas sprawls well. Nicholas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jameson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nicholas tries to avoid it but Jameson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nicholas to the ground. Nicholas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicholas but Nicholas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jean Nicholas is winning the standup battle so far.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice body shot.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicholas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson shoots in but Nicholas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Nicholas dominated that second round.
That's time! Nicholas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicholas circles away.
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Nicholas sprawls well.
Jameson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nicholas sprawls well. He's pushed Jameson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicholas tries to sprawl out of it but Jameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicholas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson misses with a takedown
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicholas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a straight right hand.
Jameson darts in looking for a takedown but Nicholas gets double underhooks and turns Jameson into the cage.
Nicholas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice sprawl there from Nicholas as Jameson shoots in.
Nicholas leaves Jameson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Nicholas circles away easily
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicholas as he avoids it easily.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Nicholas shows good takedown defense.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Nicholas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Nicholas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Nicholas.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Nicholas.
It looked like Nicholas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jameson.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nicholas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson misses with a takedown
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicholas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameson somewhat.
It looked like Nicholas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jameson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Nicholas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicholas 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Nicholas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Olsson (ranked 1724 p4p, 2999 weight class) and Bello Amado (ranked 255 p4p, 414 weight class). Olsson's entrance music is B!tch Lasagna. A fine choice. Bjorn Olsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Olsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bello Amado!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Olsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amado throws an off balance right hand
and Olsson counters with a series of strikes. Amado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Amado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olsson.
Olsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Olsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olsson wants to clinch up but Amado keeps it at a distance.
Olsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amado swats away the attempt to clinch by Olsson.
Olsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Amado.
Olsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amado.
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!
Amado scores with a jab to the head.
Olsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amado scores with a nice head shot.
Amado missing with a left hand there. Olsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amado lands a body shot.
Amado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amado walks into a stiff left hand from Olsson.
Amado tries to move into range but Olsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amado is rocked!
Olsson digs a good hook to Amado's body.
Amado is still on wobbly legs! Can Olsson finish him?
Amado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsson counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amado.
Amado takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Amado with a big uppercut! Amado tries to clinch up but Olsson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Amado to the mat! Amado covers up and Olsson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bjorn Olsson!
Post fight, Bjorn Olsson stared into the camera and said 'I want easy fight next. Give me some bums.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eder Silva (ranked 3094 p4p, 999 weight class) and Corbin Leopold (ranked 319 p4p, 120 weight class). Eder Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corbin Leopold's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eder Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Leopold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Leopold misses.
Silva lands with a straight right. Leopold didn't see that one coming.
Silva 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.
Corbin Leopold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leopold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Leopold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leopold just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leopold throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leopold.
A punch combination from Leopold misses.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leopold finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leopold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Leopold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
Leopold prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leopold controlling from the top position.
Leopold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Leopold defends easily.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Leopold pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva has his foot on Leopold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopold works his way back into a safe position though.
Leopold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Leopold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leopold won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Leopold is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leopold passes into half guard.
Leopold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Leopold keeps him under control.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Leopold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leopold tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Leopold wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leopold wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leopold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leopold's back!
Leopold defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopold defends well.
Leopold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Leopold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leopold controls the pace.
Leopold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Leopold tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Leopold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leopold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Leopold.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Silva misses.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Leopold blocks a jab.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Leopold misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Leopold misses.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leopold sprawls and moves away.
Leopold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leopold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leopold thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Leopold avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva connects with a right hand. Leopold shakes it off.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Leopold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leopold checks a low kick from Silva.
Leopold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leopold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Eder Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Leopold. Those never looked like landing.
Leopold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A little jabbing left from Leopold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Leopold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leopold pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leopold manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Leopold avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Leopold managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Leopold lands with a light punch inside.
Leopold scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Leopold breaks from the clinch.
Corbin Leopold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leopold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Leopold moved out of range.
Leopold moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva swings for the body but Leopold moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Leopold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leopold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Leopold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leopold rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva misses with a hook. Leopold ducked under it nicely.
Leopold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leopold checks it well.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Leopold is defending well.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leopold, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura but Leopold is defending well.
Eder Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leopold has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leopold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leopold avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
Leopold is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corbin Leopold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Leopold drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leopold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva thuds a left hand into Leopold's body.
Silva thuds his right hand into Leopold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leopold closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Leopold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva jumps guard but Leopold stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Leopold.
Leopold stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to push Leopold away but Leopold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Leopold. Leopold maintains the clinch.
Leopold misses with a body punch.
Silva letting Leopold take a breather here.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Leopold controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva jumps guard but Leopold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva jumps guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leopold's guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leopold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Leopold wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leopold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leopold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leopold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leopold is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Leopold's thigh. Leopold counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Leopold wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopold is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leopold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leopold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Leopold is out of range.
It seemed like Leopold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leopold darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Leopold.
Leopold lands with a right to the head.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Leopold has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Leopold wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva working for a triangle but Leopold defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leopold wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leopold passes into side control.
Eder Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Leopold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corbin Leopold.
I've got Leopold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Leopold!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 1900 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Juice Williams (ranked 252 p4p, 316 weight class). Williams has chosen Super Freak as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sausagestrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Sausagestrong is controlling him.
Sausagestrong has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sausagestrong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sausagestrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sausagestrong fails to land.
Sausagestrong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sausagestrong will feel that in the morning.
Sausagestrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Sausagestrong.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sausagestrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sausagestrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Sausagestrong avoids the damage to the body.
Williams tries to pull guard but Sausagestrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sausagestrong.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sausagestrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sausagestrong lands with a left to the head.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sausagestrong tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Sausagestrong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sausagestrong is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is keen to just control but Sausagestrong is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sausagestrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sausagestrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams works his way into full mount!
Sausagestrong is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Williams works Sausagestrong's body with a nice hook.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sausagestrong was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sausagestrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sausagestrong is one step ahead there.
Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sausagestrong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Sausagestrong.
It looks like Juice Williams has been cut.
Sausagestrong dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams wants to stand but Sausagestrong is controlling the position.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sausagestrong working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Sausagestrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sausagestrong's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Sausagestrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sausagestrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams is rocked!
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sausagestrong is aware though and is defending well.
Sausagestrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Sausagestrong finish him?
Sausagestrong gets to his feet and stands over Williams, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Williams felt that one! Sausagestrong unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Williams from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Sausagestrong!
Tommy Sausagestrong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Juice Williams had this to say: 'disappointed'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Johansson (ranked 3088 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 427 p4p, 306 weight class). Rodgers has chosen Blue Flowers - Doctor Octagon as his entrance music. Keith Rodgers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson gets a double leg takedown into Rodgers 's guard.
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johansson won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Rodgers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Johansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johansson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodgers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johansson stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Johansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Johansson content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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.
Johansson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Rodgers leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson looks for a takedown but Rodgers sprawls well.
Rodgers wants to counter with a clinch but Johansson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johansson tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodgers is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Rodgers circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johansson is defended easily by Rodgers .
Johansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johansson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodgers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers .
Johansson is trying to pull guard but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Johansson gets control of Rodgers 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johansson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johan Johansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers pushing down on Johansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson manages to get to full guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Johansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Johansson postures up.
Johansson trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers seems keen to control Johansson's posture.
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.
Rodgers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johansson drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Johansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodgers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johansson has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johansson shoots and misses
and Rodgers counters by clinching up.
Johansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Rodgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodgers to keep the fight standing.
Rodgers avoiding damage.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodgers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodgers swivels and escapes.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johan Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Johansson didn't see that one coming.
Johansson has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Rodgers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.
Rodgers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson jumps into guard, dragging Rodgers to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers passes Johansson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg.
Rodgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johansson gets full guard.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Johansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johan Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johansson tries to move into range but Rodgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily.
Johansson feints and as Rodgers raises his hands in defense, Johansson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johan Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodgers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
An out of breath and clearly excited Keith Rodgers thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Ronaldo (ranked 1081 p4p, 3747 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 133 p4p, 376 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Skystalker.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ronaldo should have avoided that one.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
A quick step to the side and Ronaldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skystalker throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo slips a jab from Skystalker.
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker thows a leg kick but Ronaldo checks it
and Ronaldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skystalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ronaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ronaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skystalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Ronaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut.
Skystalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skystalker working aggressively here.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Skystalker - that landed with a thud.
Skystalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Skystalker.
A short body shot lands from Ronaldo as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Skystalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skystalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Skystalker with a poor takedown
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Ronaldo's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ronaldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Skystalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skystalker staying out of range there.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Skystalker's belly button to the back.
Skystalker throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skystalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skystalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker feints a counter leg kick.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skystalker swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the body
and Skystalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Skystalker misses
and Ronaldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skystalker thinking.
Ronaldo is looking to wear down Skystalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ronaldo moves out of range as Skystalker strikes.
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Skystalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ronaldo counters with a left and a right that stings Skystalker.
Ronaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Ronaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Skystalker throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skystalker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Skystalker misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker digs a good hook to Ronaldo's body.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Skystalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker scores with a jab.
Jose Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo digs a good hook to Skystalker's body.
Skystalker connects with a body shot.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker tried to score with a low kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Skystalker is looking to chop away at Ronaldo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
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.
Ronaldo lands a head shot.
Ronaldo scores with a jab. Skystalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo slips a jab from Skystalker.
Skystalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skystalker throws a right hand that Ronaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronaldo also avoids with ease.
Skystalker throws a leg kick
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
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!
Skystalker throws a poor cross that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Ronaldo as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Skystalker's belly button to the back.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ronaldo checks it well.
Ronaldo clinches up against the cage.
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo lands a right hook to the body.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skystalker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ronaldo misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick lands for Skystalker.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Ronaldo shows good takedown defense.
Anni Skystalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo misses with a double jab
and Skystalker counters with a nice body kick.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker tries for a takedown but Ronaldo circles away easily
and Ronaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skystalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is looking to counter punch.
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo stuns Skystalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a wild combination.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ronaldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skystalker under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Skystalker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skystalker.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Skystalker throws a lazy uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skystalker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ronaldo's guard.
Skystalker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skystalker looking to sit in guard and control but Ronaldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ronaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker seems keen to control Ronaldo's posture.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker wants to stand and escape but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skystalker doesn't seem phased though.
Skystalker drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Skystalker on the inside.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker stalling against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Skystalker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ronaldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skystalker can turn it around.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Ronaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Skystalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown.
Ronaldo is stalling here.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut.
Jose Ronaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skystalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ronaldo cracks Skystalker with a nice body shot.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
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!
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skystalker or not.
Skystalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skystalkers head.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Skystalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skystalker.
Skystalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Skystalker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Ronaldo. Beautiful body shot.
Skystalker cracks Ronaldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ronaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skystalker shoots for a takedown but Ronaldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Skystalker saw that one coming.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Ronaldo.
Skystalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ronaldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Ronaldo connects with a body shot.
Skystalker goes for a double leg but Ronaldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ronaldo continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skystalker lands in his opponent's guard.
Skystalker has gone for a leg lock! Ronaldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Skystalker's guard.
Skystalker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ronaldo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Skystalker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Ronaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronaldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Ronaldo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warren (ranked 1050 p4p, 493 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 147 p4p, 66 weight class). Warren's entrance music is It's Now Or Never. A fine choice. Aaron Wolf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Warren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Jeff Warren has been cut.
Warren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf jumps into guard, dragging Warren to the mat.
Wolf is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Warren frees his head nicely. Oh but Wolf has switched to an armbar! Warren is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Aaron Wolf 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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