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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jennson Jameison (ranked 4280 p4p, 5199 weight class) and Efrem Davydov (ranked 446 p4p, 484 weight class). Davydov has chosen Bop - Mr Credo as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jennson Jameison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Efrem Davydov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jameison has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jameison is trying to control the action in half guard but Davydov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davydov looking for submissions off his back.
Jameison wants to free his trapped foot but Davydov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davydov wants to control but Jameison is keeping busy.
Davydov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov trying to control from the bottom.
Davydov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jameison.
Davydov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jameison is on him like a limpet, forcing Davydov back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison avoiding damage.
Davydov tries to pull guard but Jameison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jameison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davydov's face.
Davydov looking for a takedown.
Jameison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jameison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jameison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davydov working a defensive guard here.
Jameison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jameison trying to control but Davydov is working from the bottom.
Davydov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison has a hand on Davydov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Davydov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jameison is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison tries to hold on but Davydov postures up.
Jameison is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jameison is bucking up trying to escape but Davydov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jameison tries to hold on but Davydov postures up.
Jameison is in a horrible position here. Davydov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jameison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameison tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydov trying to control but Jameison is having none of it.
Jameison wants to control but Davydov is having none of it.
Davydov content just to control the position here.
Jameison reaches up to try and pull Davydov in and control his posture, but Davydov latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Jameison taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Efrem Davydov!
A less than humble Efrem Davydov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Francis (ranked 4472 p4p, 25181 weight class) and Jimothy Boberts (ranked 136 p4p, 175 weight class). Jorge Francis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimothy Boberts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis with a poor takedown
and Boberts counters with a left and a right that hurts Francis! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Boberts jumps into full mount!
 Francis is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boberts gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oh Francis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boberts connects with a stiff jab that staggers Francis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimothy Boberts!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bindi Brown (ranked 2947 p4p, 4298 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 107 p4p, 134 weight class). Seagal has chosen Slow Boat To China as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bindi Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Seagal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Seagal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Seagal drops Brown with a nice combination! Seagal dives into Brown's guard, looking to finish!
 It looks like Bindi Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagal postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Seagal looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seagal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seagal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
Seagal wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seagal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seagal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seagal throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Seagal stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Seagal swinging wildly here.
Seagal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Seagal misses with a looping left.
Seagal drops Brown with a right and a left! Seagal comes rushing in but Brown regains his composure and manages to keep Seagal in guard.
Brown is rocked!
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Seagal from standing up.
Seagal throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagal is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to hit a sweep here but Seagal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there!
Seagal trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Seagal looking to finish with strikes here!
Seagal throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Seagal is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Seagal dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal punching from mount but Brown doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Seagal! Brown is hurt baaadly! Seagal is firing away with more strikes - Brown is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Seagal!
As Steven Seagal got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: New movie coming out called Above The Coleslaw. Jean-Claude Van Damme, where you you at pussy? Stop trying to take over the straight to dvd business. You stepped in my world now!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Chaos (ranked 4037 p4p, 3853 weight class) and Xi Li (ranked 496 p4p, 486 weight class). Li has chosen HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Xi Li was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Chaos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Li enables Chaos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Li manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Li manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Li tries to work over Chaos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaos can't get the takedown.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chaos 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Li.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li working aggressively here.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Chaos .
Chaos is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Chaos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Li holds him up against the cage and eventually Chaos drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaos or not.
Chaos blocks an uppercut.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chaos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Li.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chaos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chaos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Li.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Chaos avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Li.
Chaos managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Chaos avoids the damage to the body.
Li cracks Chaos with a nice body shot.
A short right from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaos or not.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos 's elbow.
Chaos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li cracks Chaos with a nice body shot.
Chaos managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
A knee to the head by Li.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Li.
Li lands a shoulder strike.
Li digs a right hand underneath Chaos 's ribcage. Chaos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Li digs a right hand into Chaos 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaos 's gas tank.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Li lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Chaos blocks with his arms.
Li presses Chaos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li lands a right hand.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Chaos wants to take the fight to the mat but Li manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos 's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaos gets slowly back to his feet.
Xi Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Chaos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Li throws Chaos to one side and escapes!
Li lands with a hook. Chaos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Li tries to clinch but Chaos is having none of it.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Chaos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li tries to clinch but Chaos is having none of it.
Chaos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chaos is on him like a limpet, forcing Li back against the cage.
Chaos takes a shot to the head.
Chaos jumps guard but Li stands there with Chaos around his waist. Chaos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li tries to work over Chaos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaos .
Li tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Li.
A short uppercut from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands an elbow inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Li. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos 's elbow.
Li lands a nice elbow.
Chaos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Li just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Li.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li digs a right hand underneath Chaos 's ribcage. Chaos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chaos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li lands an elbow inside that Chaos shrugs off.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Li gets through Chaos 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaos avoids it.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos blocks an uppercut.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Li forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chaos jumps guard.
Li wanted to stand there but Chaos had control of the position.
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaos is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaos keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaos closes the distance and clinches up with Li, looking for a takedown. Chaos pushes Li against the cage but Li circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chaos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Li manages to get to full guard.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos stops Li from standing up.
Li is looking for a triangle but Chaos pushes his legs off easily.
Chaos is pushing down on Li's leg trying to pass to half guard. Li is fighting to maintain full guard but Chaos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Li tries to get to full guard but Chaos has control of the leg.
Li is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Chaos controlling the pace.
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos .
Chaos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Chaos is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Chaos eventually gives up the hold.
Chaos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chaos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chaos is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li pushes Chaos off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to clinch.
Chaos dives in and scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Chaos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaos defends it easily.
Xi Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaos defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Li!
Xi Li made sure to mention his sponsor, The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Musashi (ranked 3063 p4p, 2015 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 370 p4p, 250 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Musashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi fails to land the takedown.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Musashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayden stuffs the takedown attempt from Musashi. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Musashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Musashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Musashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Musashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hayden is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Musashi seems content to control.
Musashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Musashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayden's head.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Musashi sits in half guard.
Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayden defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayden defends it well.
Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Musashi wants to control but Hayden is keeping him busy.
Musashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Hayden is defending well.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Musashi sits in half guard.
Hayden is looking to get back to full guard here but Musashi has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Musashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Musashi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hayden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Musashi's guard! Nice work there by Hayden!
Musashi trying to control the position.
Hayden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Musashi pulls Hayden in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayden from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Musashi pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage.
Hayden is posturing up here but Musashi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayden has to tap! Slick submission there by Musashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Musashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Scott (ranked 3788 p4p, 5884 weight class) and Salazar Fernandez (ranked 125 p4p, 158 weight class). Fernandez has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Salazar Fernandez 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salazar Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandez.
Fernandez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fernandez wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott lands a nice forearm strike.
Fernandez trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.
Scott working the ground and pound from side control.
 Fernandez is rocked!
 It looks like Salazar Fernandez has been cut.
Scott in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fernandez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Scott turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Scott!
Salazar Fernandez was interviewed post fight and said 'God is good!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Fafa (ranked 2180 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Veljko Bakocevic (ranked 233 p4p, 301 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veljko Bakocevic!
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!
Bakocevic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fafa tries to avoid it but Bakocevic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fafa to the ground. Fafa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fafa. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
It looked like Fafa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bakocevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakocevic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakocevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakocevic. Fafa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakocevic tries to clinch but Fafa moves out of range.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Fafa finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fafa avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeff Fafa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Bakocevic.
Fafa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakocevic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fafa.
Fafa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fafa, as that shot connected.
Fafa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fafa leaves Bakocevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fafa lands with a good body shot.
Fafa lands a head shot.
Fafa connects with a body shot.
Bakocevic looks winded!
Fafa is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bakocevic like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bakocevic from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Fafa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pann Khumpai (ranked 2119 p4p, 2337 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 223 p4p, 246 weight class). Pann Khumpai 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pann Khumpai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers digs a good hook to Khumpai's body.
Khumpai tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Khumpai blocks the leg kick.
Khumpai delivers a nice body kick.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khumpai circles away quickly and effectively.
Khumpai is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Rogers lands with a cross.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Khumpai shows good takedown defense.
Khumpai tries to sprawl but Rogers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khumpai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Khumpai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers trying to control from Khumpai's half guard. Khumpai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khumpai keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khumpai keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Khumpai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Khumpai is looking to clinch.
Khumpai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khumpai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers tries a low kick but Khumpai avoids it.
Rogers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khumpai did well to prevent Rogers getting side control.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khumpai defending well though.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Khumpai is defending well.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers prevents Khumpai from standing back up.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khumpai is in a horrible position here. Rogers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khumpai looks a forlorn figure.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Rogers.
Khumpai is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rogers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khumpai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rogers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khumpai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Khumpai's guard.
Khumpai pushes Rogers off and gets back to his feet.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers clinches.
Khumpai tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Khumpai back against the cage.
Khumpai trying to control the position but instead, Rogers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khumpai into the cage.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khumpai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogers jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khumpai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai wanted to stand there but Rogers had control of the position.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Khumpai being controlled here momentarily.
Khumpai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rogers's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Khumpai controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers jumps guard and drags Khumpai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Khumpai from controlling successfully.
Rogers is trying to keep Khumpai in close.
Khumpai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khumpai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Rogers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khumpai manages to get himself to full guard.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers stops Khumpai from standing up.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Khumpai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers 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!
Khumpai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khumpai throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers darts in and clinches Khumpai up against the cage.
Rogers jumps guard but Khumpai stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khumpai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khumpai.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khumpai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers passes Khumpai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Khumpai pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Khumpai is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
Rogers lands a couple of good shots and Khumpai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Khumpai prevents Rogers from getting a body triangle.
Rogers biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Khumpai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Khumpai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working for a choke but Khumpai is defending well.
Khumpai is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rogers gets his way!
Pann Khumpai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for the choke but no joy.
Khumpai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rogers.
Khumpai covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers scores with strikes from the back.
Rogers has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
Mason Rogers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warren (ranked 1402 p4p, 2949 weight class) and Juice Williams (ranked 197 p4p, 382 weight class). Warren comes to the cage accompanied by It's Now Or Never. Williams has chosen Super Freak as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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207
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
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 Warren, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Warren throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warren drops Williams with a beautiful combination! Williams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Warren is looking for the KO!
It looks like Juice Williams has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams forces Warren back against the cage and clinches.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Warren defending well.
Warren actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Williams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Williams stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warren is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is just content to waste time from the top position. Warren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Williams trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Warren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Warren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warren is looking for a takedown.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Warren turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Warren swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Warren's guard.
Williams advances position into side control!
The referee asks Williams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position but Warren is working away.
Williams controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Warren is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juice Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Warren quickly recovers to half guard.
Warren is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams stalling.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is stalling here. Warren is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Warren has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Warren working away.
Warren swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Warren's guard.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juice Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warren's guard.
Williams is taking a breather. Warren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a hook. Warren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Jeff Warren has been cut.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Warren tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Warren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams clinches.
Williams is trying to trip Warren. He has hold of a leg but Warren is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Williams persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams throws a strike but Warren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warren.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warren gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Warren misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams leaves Warren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams cracks Warren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Warren to stand back up!
Warren is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren gets a takedown into half guard.
Oh Warren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams kicks off Warren and gets to his feet.
Jeff Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Warren.
Warren seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Warren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warren.
Warren throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warren.
The fighters circling - Warren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Warren on his heels. He'll look to pass Warren's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Williams not doing much here.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams stands up and beckons Warren to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Warren is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Warren's guard.
Williams stands and steps away. Warren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Warren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warren is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Warren tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juice Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren keeps the fight on the outside.
Warren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeff Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams scores with the left hand. Warren knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Warren wants a takedown.
Warren tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warren.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juice Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice Williams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 1558 p4p, 1372 weight class) and Robert Leahy (ranked 205 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by El Shabazz as he connects with a hook.
Leahy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
El Shabazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Leahy.
Leahy wants to work for an arm triangle but El Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leahy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Shabazz sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
El Shabazz is controlling Leahy's trapped leg to prevent Leahy from advancing to side control.
El Shabazz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy wants to pass the guard but El Shabazz is defending well.
Leahy keeps trying to improve his position.
Leahy is trying to control. El Shabazz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leahy is looking for a kimura here.
El Shabazz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leahy wants to work for an arm triangle but El Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leahy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Shabazz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leahy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Leahy from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leahy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from El Shabazz finds it's way round the side to connect with Leahy's head.
Leahy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leahy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the nose.
El Shabazz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leahy.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from El Shabazz as Leahy shoots in.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Leahy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Leahy.
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!
Donk. El Shabazz catches Leahy right on the button with a cross.
El Shabazz lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle, before El Shabazz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Leahy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! El Shabazz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Malik El Shabazz!
A very excited looking Malik El Shabazz 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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