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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Smith (ranked 24674 p4p, 24934 weight class) and Mike Rogan (ranked 627 p4p, 629 weight class). Ralph Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Rogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rogan stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Mike Rogan has been cut.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Rogan sprawls well.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogan controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Rogan is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogan is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Rogan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smith shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rogan is backing up but Smith catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rogan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mcmuffin (ranked 24299 p4p, 25093 weight class) and Jacob Murphy (ranked 658 p4p, 687 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Mcmuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmuffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Mcmuffin getting side control.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Mcmuffin is controlling him well.
Mcmuffin passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmuffin controls the position.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcmuffin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murphy is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Mcmuffin controls from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
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.
Mcmuffin lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcmuffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcmuffin gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Mcmuffin manages to retain guard.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mcmuffin is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy advances position into side control!
Mcmuffin is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcmuffin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Murphy wants to stand but Mcmuffin has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Mcmuffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes but Mcmuffin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mcmuffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcmuffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcmuffin is in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Murphy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mcmuffin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmuffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcmuffin's guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up in Mcmuffin's guard and throws a big left but Mcmuffin blocks it.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mcmuffin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcmuffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmuffin, not yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy darts in and clinches Mcmuffin up against the cage.
Mcmuffin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy jumps guard and drags Mcmuffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcmuffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has an active guard here but Mcmuffin has managed to pass into half guard.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Mcmuffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy won't allow Mcmuffin to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcmuffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Mcmuffin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcmuffin's guard.
Mcmuffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murphy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mcmuffin manages to break the clinch.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcmuffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Mcmuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy wanted to stand there but Mcmuffin had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy working a defensive guard but Mcmuffin passes into half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Mcmuffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcmuffin prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Mcmuffin content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy wants to control the action here but instead Mcmuffin manages to pass to full mount!
Mcmuffin controlling his opponent.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmuffin controlling from mount.
Mcmuffin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Craig Mcmuffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Mcmuffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcmuffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcmuffin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mcmuffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcmuffin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mcmuffin!
A very excited looking Craig Mcmuffin 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 3862 p4p, 5152 weight class) and Kekot Koket (ranked 363 p4p, 422 weight class). Kekot Koket 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Lucas Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kekot Koket!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koket fails to land with a series of punches.
Koket pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lucas Iv back to the cage. Koket follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koket throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lucas Iv counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lucas Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koket's head.
Lucas Iv 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.
Lucas Iv is looking for a kimura but Koket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas Iv to get the leverage.
Lucas Iv keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucas Iv drops an elbow to the side of Koket's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucas Iv's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koket blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv trying to control the pace.
Koket keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucas Iv is taking a breather. Koket 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.
Lucas Iv has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Koket tries to get to full guard but Lucas Iv has control of the leg.
Koket felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Koket taking some punishment here, with Lucas Iv in his half guard.
Lucas Iv sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lucas Iv's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koket wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas Iv content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucas Iv closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lucas Iv lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koket working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv.
Koket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucas Iv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koket can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas Iv controls the pace.
Lucas Iv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koket's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lucas Iv engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koket wants to sweep here but Lucas Iv controlling him for the moment.
Lucas Iv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koket manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Koket has had enough of the clinch but Lucas Iv keeps him there for the moment.
Koket tries to work over Lucas Iv's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koket can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koket bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koket throws a body kick that misses
and Lucas Iv counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Frank Lucas Iv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas Iv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koket has hold of Lucas Iv's hands but Lucas Iv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lucas Iv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas Iv slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv is thwarting Koket's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Iv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koket can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koket blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv trying to control the pace.
Koket is looking to control Lucas Iv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koket avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koket tries to sprawl but Lucas Iv drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lucas Iv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv controlling the action here.
Lucas Iv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucas Iv keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lucas Iv with the ground and pound but Koket uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koket looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas Iv is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Lucas Iv content to stall in guard here.
Lucas Iv is in close to Koket's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lucas Iv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucas Iv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that second round.
That's time! Lucas Iv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Koket scores with a nice strike.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a double leg but Koket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas Iv appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koket misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lucas Iv counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucas Iv.
Koket keeping full guard, as Lucas Iv tries to pass.
Lucas Iv slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koket looking for a sweep. Not yet Koket, not yet.
Lucas Iv is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lucas Iv working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koket looking for a sweep. Not yet Koket, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of elbows.
Koket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucas Iv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koket's head.
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas Iv is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucas Iv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas Iv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lucas Iv stands up over Koket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lucas Iv counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv with a nice head shot there.
Lucas Iv content to stall in guard here.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lucas Iv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucas Iv distracts Koket with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lucas Iv connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucas Iv controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv connects with a couple of short punches.
Kekot Koket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Iv postures up and lands a big shot to Koket's brow.
Frank Lucas Iv is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas Iv controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lucas Iv slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas Iv showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lucas Iv, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas Iv!
After winning the bout, Frank Lucas Iv thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Skelton (ranked 5675 p4p, 4110 weight class) and Lopaka Tanaka (ranked 583 p4p, 506 weight class). Skelton comes to the cage accompanied by 3 9. Tom Skelton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Skelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lopaka Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skelton tries to clinch
and Tanaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skelton thinking.
Skelton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skelton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Tom Skelton has been cut.
Tanaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skelton.
Skelton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka lands with a cross.
Skelton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skelton is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka lands a big uppercut and Skelton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Skelton looks OK. Tanaka waves Skelton back to his feet!
 Skelton is rocked!
Tanaka moves in close and cracks Skelton with a massive right hand! Skelton, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lopaka Tanaka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lopaka Tanaka made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snail Tail (ranked 3826 p4p, 25107 weight class) and Steven Duong (ranked 430 p4p, 633 weight class). Duong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tyron Woodley. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snail Tail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Duong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duong scores with a one two! Tail had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Duong looks to throw the jab but Tail is out of range.
Duong works over Tail's head and body with a nice combination.
Duong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tail looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Duong misses.
Tail half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tail looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duong.
Duong throws a body punch but Tail moves out of range.
Tail half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tails jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Duong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tail was well out of range. Poor timing from Duong.
Tail attempts a counter takedown but Duong avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duong throws a combination that misses
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tail is controlling him.
Duong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tail controls the pace.
Tail passes into half guard.
Tail moves into full mount! Duong won't be happy about that!
Tail working for a submission but Duong is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tail is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Duong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Tail working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tail with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tail sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tail quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tail but it's paid off an Duong is forced to tap! Nice work by Tail.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
Steven Duong spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best and my best wasn't enough'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Jorge (ranked 3323 p4p, 3575 weight class) and Bibiano Salvador (ranked 439 p4p, 459 weight class). The key to victory for Felipe Jorge has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felipe Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bibiano Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge gets a clinch.
Jorge is pushing Salvador up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jorge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvador.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jorge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jorge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jorge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salvador is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jorge is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Salvador to the mat. Salvador regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Salvador is trying to keep Jorge in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jorge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador is looking for a triangle but Jorge pushes his legs off easily.
Salvador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge trying to control but Salvador is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador looking to control.
Salvador looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Salvador looking to control.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving.
Salvador looking to control.
Salvador is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jorge defends well.
Salvador is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorge is aware though and is defending well.
Jorge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Bibiano Salvador has been cut.
Jorge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salvador looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jorge has picked Salvador up and slammed him! Salvador can't keep hold of the triangle and Jorge manages to pass to side control!
Jorge wants to control but Salvador is keeping him busy.
Salvador manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge tries to get to full guard but Salvador has control of the leg.
Salvador keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salvador works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jorge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvador tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jorge's legs.
Jorge is trying to control Salvador's posture but Salvador avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salvador is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jorge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jorge tries to buck Salvador off but Salvador is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador wants to control but Jorge is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jorge's face as Salvador controls the position.
Salvador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvador tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salvador is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jorge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salvador is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jorge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jorge wants to control but Salvador postures up.
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.
Salvador remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Salvador working away.
Salvador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jorge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salvador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jorge, who protects the arm well.
Jorge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salvador on the ground.
Salvador wants to control but Jorge is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I wouldn't like to be where Jorge is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bibiano Salvador will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bibiano Salvador's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvador sprawls well. Salvador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Jorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Salvador misses with a hook. Jorge ducked under it nicely.
Jorge avoids the head kick by Salvador.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Jorge checks a leg kick.
Jorge shoots for a takedown but Salvador saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvador changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorge rushes Salvador and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador gets control of Jorge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salvador will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salvador is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jorge frees his head nicely. Oh but Salvador has switched to an armbar! Jorge is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bibiano Salvador!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miles (ranked 3373 p4p, 2929 weight class) and Vadik Koslov (ranked 397 p4p, 358 weight class). Eddie Miles 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles throws out a loose jab but Koslov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Koslov.
Koslov moves into range and clinches up with Miles.
Koslov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Miles's head.
A frustrated look appears on Miles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miles misses with an elbow strike.
Miles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koslov takes a shot to the head.
Miles working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov keeps control of Miles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Miles's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Koslov.
Koslov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Koslov lands with a left 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!
Miles wants to break free but Koslov has control.
Miles is looking to break free of the clinch but Koslov has double underhooks.
Koslov pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koslov has him pressed against the cage.
Koslov pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Koslov.
Koslov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miles's efforts to push away.
Miles misses with a body punch.
Koslov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koslov manages to end up in side control.
Koslov scores with punches from side control.
Miles is not content to let Koslov control the position.
Koslov is working Miles over with some ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Koslov working the ground and pound from side control.
Miles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koslov off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koslov can't escape the position.
Miles missing with strikes.
Koslov covering up well under a series of strikes from Miles.
Miles avoiding Koslov 's attempts to control his hands.
Miles throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Miles is trying to stick to Koslov's back but Koslov is turning into Miles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Koslov.
Miles is wriggling around but Koslov manages to pass to half guard.
Koslov is nestled in close to Miles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koslov jumps into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles pushes Koslov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koslov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Miles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Koslov prevents Miles from escaping the position.
Koslov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Koslov cracks Miles with a big elbow.
Koslov working the ground and pound.
Miles taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koslov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koslov looks up at the clock and then as Miles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koslov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miles is rocked!
Koslov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Miles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koslov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Miles is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Koslov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadik Koslov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 3687 p4p, 2748 weight class) and Dennis Oakley (ranked 386 p4p, 294 weight class). Oakley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mechanical Maggots by Abnormity. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Oakley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a hook but Oakley avoids it easily.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oakley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oakley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oakley tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oakley can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Oakley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oakley's elbow.
Oakley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oakley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Oakley's head.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Oakley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Oakley takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Dennis Oakley has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Oakley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oakley misses with some punches.
Oakley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Oakley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakley tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Oakley is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oakley backwards.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt presses Oakley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oakley's elbow.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oakleys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Oakley tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Oakley's ribcage. Oakley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oakley looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Oakley's ribcage. Oakley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt has Oakley pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hunt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Oakley avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oakley.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Oakley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Hunt.
Oakley is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Hunt.
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!
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt gets through Oakley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Oakley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oakley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Oakley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Oakley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Oakley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Oakley moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Oakley is out of range.
Oakley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Oakley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oakley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakley defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Oakley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oakley slips under a jab from Hunt.
Oakley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Oakley walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Oakley ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Oakley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oakley slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Oakley's body. Oakley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Oakley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Dennis Oakley's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oakley can do to turn this around?
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Oakley moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oakley! But no joy.
Hunt takes a swing at Oakley's ribcage but misses.
Oakley throws a counter combo.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Oakley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
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!
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Oakley saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oakley walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt tries a body shot but Oakley blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Oakley tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Oakley's ribcage. Oakley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oakley is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
The cut above Dennis Oakley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oakley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Oakley is rocked!
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oakley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Oakley with a big uppercut! Oakley tries to clinch up but Hunt pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Oakley to the mat! Oakley covers up and Hunt unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phol Hunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 2395 p4p, 2707 weight class) and Mason Oakley (ranked 346 p4p, 379 weight class). Oakley has chosen Bring Me Back To Life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Oakley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakley darts in trying to clinch
and Chiddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oakley misses with a hook
and Chiddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chiddell moves out of range of the body kick.
Chiddell blocks a head kick by Oakley.
Oooooh!!! Chiddell has knocked Oakley down with a huge combo! Chiddell steps away and waves a wobbly Oakley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oakley is rocked!
It looks like Mason Oakley has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiddell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oakley is still on wobbly legs! Can Chiddell finish him?
Oakley's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oakley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chiddell measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Oakley! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Luck Chiddell!
Luck Chiddell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex MacLaughlin (ranked 2709 p4p, 2163 weight class) and Aleksi Ollila (ranked 361 p4p, 294 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex MacLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Ollila!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLaughlin dives in and scores a takedown into Ollila's guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control but Ollila is working from the bottom.
MacLaughlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ollila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacLaughlin 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.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ollila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ollila looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacLaughlin is one step ahead there.
MacLaughlin passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura but Ollila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacLaughlin to get the leverage.
MacLaughlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ollila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ollila trying to hold on to MacLaughlin's head to control him but MacLaughlin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLaughlin 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.
Ollila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacLaughlin 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.
Ollila is in trouble now - MacLaughlin has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin has control of Ollila's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ollila regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ollila tries to hold on but MacLaughlin postures up.
MacLaughlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ollila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ollila fending off the submission attempt from MacLaughlin.
MacLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacLaughlin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ollila is defending well though. MacLaughlin let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ollila is defending well but eventually MacLaughlin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ollila has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex MacLaughlin!
A very excited looking Alex MacLaughlin 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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