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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hopkins (ranked 24500 p4p, 24385 weight class) and Rambo Lake (ranked 508 p4p, 522 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rambo Lake !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake tries to sprawl but Hopkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lake pushes Hopkins off and gets back to his feet.
Lake stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Lake .
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!
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lake is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hopkins off. It looks like it's working - Hopkins slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lake displaying calm under pressure there.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lake defends it nicely.
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lake was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake trying to control the position.
Hopkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lake is pulling down on Hopkins's head to control his posture.
Lake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Hopkins is pulling down on Lake 's head. It's preventing any offense from Lake , at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Lake isn't so interested in that idea.
Hopkins seems keen to control Lake 's posture.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins works over Lake with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lake looks winded!
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Hopkins scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins is working Lake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hopkins stands up over Lake , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rambo Lake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lake tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins has a takedown stuffed.
Lake dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a takedown into Lake 's guard.
Lake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins has gone for a leg lock! Lake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hopkins's guard.
Lake working some strikes from top position.
Lake stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pulls Lake in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lake frees his head nicely. Oh but Hopkins has switched to an armbar! Lake is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dustin Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Chapo Guzman (ranked 4584 p4p, 24174 weight class) and Cody Lake (ranked 506 p4p, 635 weight class). Cody Lake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with El Chapo Guzman's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Chapo Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Lake!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman throws a head kick that misses
and Lake moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Guzman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guzman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guzman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lake jumps guard.
Guzman tries to stand but Lake is controlling from the bottom.
Guzman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Lake throwing strikes from guard but Guzman blocks nicely.
Lake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guzman being controlled here, momentarily.
Guzman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman wants to stand but Lake is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guzman is on top in guard.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guzman is looking to work some ground and pound but Lake has wrist control.
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lake is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Guzman rolls with it to try and escape but Lake cranks on the arm and Guzman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Lake!
Cody Lake took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodriguo Silva (ranked 3188 p4p, 4850 weight class) and Fabricio Bettin (ranked 423 p4p, 541 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodriguo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Bettin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Bettin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bettin duly obliges.
Bettin forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Bettin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva wants to clinch
letting Bettin counter with a right hand.
Bettin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bettin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bettin lands with a good body shot.
Silva lands the left hand.
Bettin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to clinch.
Bettin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodriguo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bettin rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Bettin is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries to pull guard but Bettin won't allow it.
Bettin breaks the clinch.
Bettin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bettin.
Bettin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Bettin swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Bettin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a leg kick but Bettin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bettin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Bettin scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bettin moves into the clinch.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bettin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Bettin circles away.
Bettin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bettin lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Bettin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Bettin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bettin throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Silva is rocked!
Bettin jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bettin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Bettin rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bettin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bettin drops Silva with a left and a right! Oh, Silva is hurt - Bettin dives into side control looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Bettin lands a strong strike to the head of Silva. That's dazed him! Bettin looking to finish here. Silva is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bettin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Bettin!
Rodriguo Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'Fake news'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mini Stipe (ranked 1942 p4p, 4747 weight class) and Sultan Figueroa (ranked 237 p4p, 516 weight class). Stipe comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Figueroa has chosen Horseshoe Gang -Top Ramen Nigga as his entrance music. Sultan Figueroa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Stipe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sultan Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figueroa sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Figueroa tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Stipe is looking for a kimura but Figueroa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stipe to get the leverage.
Stipe is working for a kimura but Figueroa is defending it quite comfortably.
Stipe is keen to just control but Figueroa is a slippery customer.
Stipe really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The fighters are battling for position here. Figueroa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stipe trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa is pulling down on Stipe's head to control his posture.
Figueroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stipe has his foot on Figueroa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueroa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Figueroa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Figueroa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully.
Stipe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueroa passes into half guard.
Stipe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueroa pulls his head out easily.
Figueroa is looking to take a break and control but Stipe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stipe is looking for a sweep. Figueroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figueroa seems to be working for a kimura but Stipe defends the submission attempt.
Figueroa thows a huge punch but Stipe dodges it nicely.
Stipe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stipe gets full guard.
Stipe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stipe trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa passes Stipe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stipe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figueroa.
Figueroa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stipe's head.
Figueroa is keen to just control but Stipe is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stipe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figueroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figueroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stipe looking for a guillotine here but Figueroa defends easily.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Stipe keeps moving.
Figueroa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Figueroa moves into full mount!
Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa throwing strikes here but Stipe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stipe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stipe is looking to escape.
Stipe tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Figueroa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stipe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stipe tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stipe is squirming around, avoiding Figueroa's attempts to control the action.
Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Figueroa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stipe stops Figueroa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The referee warns Stipe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stipe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Figueroa looking to control but Stipe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Figueroa throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range.
Stipe dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Stipe's head and hops out.
Donk. Figueroa catches Stipe right on the button with a cross.
Stipe dives in for a single leg takedown but Figueroa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Figueroa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stipe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stipe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figueroa sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Figueroa gets back to full guard.
Figueroa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stipe looking to pass the guard.
Figueroa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stipe is aware though and is defending well.
Figueroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stipe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figueroa wants to improve his position but Stipe is controlling well.
Figueroa gets full guard.
Figueroa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stipe trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
Figueroa keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass.
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.
Stipe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figueroa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stipe has managed to get both his arms back between Figueroa's legs - danger averted.
Stipe preventing the sweep.
Stipe looking to pass the guard.
Stipe won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here.
Stipe postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Figueroa is on top in guard.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Stipe keeps moving.
Stipe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa passes into half guard.
Stipe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Figueroa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Figueroa's back!
Stipe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Figueroa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Figueroa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stipe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Figueroa is really stuck here.
Stipe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stipe looking for the choke from the back.
Stipe is punishing Figueroa with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa breaks Stipe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Figueroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Figueroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stipe is keeping the position for now.
Figueroa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura but Stipe is defending well.
Stipe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figueroa is working away from the top position though.
Figueroa content to control rather than advance.
Stipe tries to get to full guard but Figueroa has control of the leg.
Stipe punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sultan Figueroa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Figueroa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stipe wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stipe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Figueroa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stipe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Figueroa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Figueroa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stipe seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt.
Figueroa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stipe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stipe's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa doesn't have the hooks in and Stipe manages to turn into his guard.
Stipe won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here.
Stipe postures up.
Figueroa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Figueroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stipe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Figueroa has locked up a guillotine! Figueroa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stipe is holding on here and Figueroa must be using up a lot of energy. Stipe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Figueroa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sultan Figueroa!
Sultan Figueroa is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Sultan Figueroa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mini Stipe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Conway (ranked 1630 p4p, 24331 weight class) and Jeff Rogan (ranked 222 p4p, 673 weight class). Ricky Conway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Conway!
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, Jeff Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan misses with a kick to the body
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Rogan misses.
Rogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Conway counters with a left and a right that stings Rogan.
Conway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogan misses with a takedown
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogan misses with a leg kick
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
 Rogan is rocked!
Rogan throws a leg kick
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Conway finish him?
Rogan thows a leg kick but Conway checks it
and Conway counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Rogan off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Conway follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Rogan was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Conway!
After the big win, Ricky Conway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Markes (ranked 2440 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 145 p4p, 182 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143
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140
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Markes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnvaldsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markes.
 It looks like Claes Ragnvaldsson has been cut.
Ragnvaldsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Markes takes a step back to recover.
Markes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnvaldsson.
Markes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnvaldsson misses the shot to the body.
Ragnvaldsson throws a nice head kick!
Ragnvaldsson staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markes.
Ragnvaldsson is rocked!
Markes lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnvaldsson's head back.
Ragnvaldsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Markes finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnvaldsson dodges the punch combination from Markes.
Ragnvaldsson unleashes a big counter combination but Markes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnvaldsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markes closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnvaldsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnvaldsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnvaldsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Markes in the body.
Markes avoids the head kick by Ragnvaldsson.
Markes tries to clinch up but Ragnvaldsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnvaldsson is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ragnvaldsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Markes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnvaldsson looks to land a combination but Markes avoids it well.
Markes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ragnvaldsson counters with a leg kick.
Markes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnvaldsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markes with a nice cross.
Ragnvaldsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnvaldsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Markes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markes scores with a decent looking hook.
Markes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnvaldsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ragnvaldsson.
Markes misses with a kick to the body
and Ragnvaldsson counters with a solid body kick.
Markes is breathing heavily.
Ragnvaldsson darts in and clinches Markes up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markes is trying to push Ragnvaldsson away but Ragnvaldsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnvaldsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnvaldsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a head kick. Markes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Markes is rocked!
A big right from Markes misses.
Oh Markes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnvaldsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markes, pushing him back against the cage.
Markes seems to have got his legs back now.
Ragnvaldsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnvaldsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markes smiles and moves away.
Markes walks into a left hand.
Markes pushes Ragnvaldsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Markes is trying to break the clinch but Ragnvaldsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnvaldsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragnvaldsson lands a left and a right that sends Markes crashing to the canvas! Ragnvaldsson dives into mount looking to finish!
Markes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnvaldsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markes is trying to stand up.
Ragnvaldsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ragnvaldsson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Markes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ragnvaldsson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ragnvaldsson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claes Ragnvaldsson!
Claes Ragnvaldsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Chester, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mulligan (ranked 2722 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Ron Gon (ranked 294 p4p, 273 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
154
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150
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Mulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Gon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gon moves out of range of the strikes.
Mulligan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Mulligan has closed the distance and engaged Gon in a clinch.
Gon looking for a takedown.
Mulligan is trying to push Gon away but Gon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mulligan breaks from the clinch.
Mulligan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mulligan misses with a right hand
and Gon counters with a one-two to the body.
Mulligan is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Mulligan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mulligan.
Oh Mulligan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gon lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Mulligan out cold! Mulligan is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Gon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1460 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Samuel Little (ranked 93 p4p, 111 weight class). Gauthier Delisle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
144
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140
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Little!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delisle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Little.
Delisle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Little swivels and escapes.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delisle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delisle showed some decent athleticism there.
Delisle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Little 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.
Delisle controlling the pace.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Little defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Little tries to kick Delisle off in order to stand up. Delisle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Little is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Delisle is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Delisle is dominant here and he's now got Little's back!
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now.
Delisle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Delisle working for the choke.
Delisle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Little.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Delisle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Delisle looking for the RNC.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Little is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Delisle tries to keep control of the position but Little is staying busy.
Delisle has good solid back control here.
Delisle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Delisle has good solid back control here.
Little is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Little's body.
Little is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Delisle off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Little defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Delisle controlling the positon.
Delisle'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.
Delisle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Little is defending well though. Delisle let's go of the attempt for now.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle looking for the choke but no joy.
Delisle tries to get the hooks in deep but Little pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Delisle controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delisle is persistently looking for the submission but Little is defending it well.
Little is trying to get back to his feet but Delisle has full control of the position and if anything, Little has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delisle 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.
Little lands with a hook. Delisle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delisle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Little tries to kick Delisle off but Delisle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delisle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Delisle.
Delisle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Little can do to turn this around?
Little pushes Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Little.
Delisle walks into a straight right hand from Little.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Little being controlled for a moment.
Little is trying to buck Delisle off.
Delisle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Little!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Little is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Little is controlling an arm, preventing Delisle from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Little is trying to stand.
Delisle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Little is trying to stand.
Little has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Little is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants to control but Little is keeping busy.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Delisle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Little's body.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now.
Delisle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Little defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Delisle's arms.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Little is defending well though. Delisle let's go of the attempt for now.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now.
Delisle is looking for the choke from the back position but Little is controlling his hands well.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Delisle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Little defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Delisle looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Delisle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Delisle controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little is trying to get back to his feet but Delisle has full control of the position and if anything, Little has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Delisle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Little has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Delisle is looking to control Little but Little is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Delisle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now.
Will Delisle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Little is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delisle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Little swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delisle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delisle.
Delisle won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
Delisle stays in close to Little's body and controls the position.
Little is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delisle is controlling him.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little is wriggling around but Delisle manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is refusing to be controlled, as Delisle sits in half guard.
Delisle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Little tries to kick Delisle off but Delisle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Delisle is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Delisle stops Little from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Little moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Little lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Little.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delisle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Little counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Delisle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Gauthier Delisle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little is looking to stand up but Delisle isn't so interested in that idea.
Delisle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Little is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delisle is controlling him.
Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Delisle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little cracks Delisle with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Little.
Delisle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delisle moves away.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Samuel Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Delisle forces his way into half guard.
Little flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Delisle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Delisle blocks the strikes from Little.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Delisle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delisle uses his free foot to push down on Little's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Little.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Little is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Delisle tries to control but Little wriggling away.
Little srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Delisle controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Little.
I think Delisle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delisle!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delisle 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Panda (ranked 2047 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Ivan Sergeev (ranked 226 p4p, 197 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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27
271
6 - 4 - 0 |
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23
279
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Sergeev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda misses with a head kick.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
and Sergeev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panda's knee momentarily.
Sergeev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
 It looks like King Panda has been cut.
Sergeev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sergeev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sergeev moves away.
A shot to the liver by Sergeev. Beautiful body shot.
Sergeev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Panda 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sergeev is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Sergeev is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sergeev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sergeev is rocked!
Sergeev trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sergeev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Panda fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sergeev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Panda! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Panda!
King Panda was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lydon (ranked 1006 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Zammy Bailey (ranked 145 p4p, 336 weight class). Lydon comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - Don't Stop Me Now . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Lydon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zammy Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey instigates a clinch.
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Lydon's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bailey lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Johnny Lydon has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lydon.
Bailey checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey wants to clinch.
And Lydon counters with a quick kick to the body but Bailey blocks it.
Lydon lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zammy Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lydon takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Lydon avoids it easily.
Lydon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lydon lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Lydon.
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Lydon moves out of range easily.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey wants to clinch but Lydon slips to the side
and Lydon counters with a straight right hand.
Lydon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bailey on the side of the head.
Lydon misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Lydon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lydon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lydon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey wants to clinch.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Lydon working hard to break the clinch.
Lydon working hard to break the clinch.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lydon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Lydon pushes him off.
Lydon misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey has managed to clinch.
Lydon working aggressively here.
Lydon misses with an elbow strike.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lydon tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Lydon working hard to break the clinch.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Lydon.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away.
Lydon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lydon.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lydon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lydon breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey tries to clinch there but Lydon circles away.
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydon, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydon misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey tries to clinch up
and Lydon counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Bailey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Lydon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zammy Bailey.
Lydon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lydon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lydon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey darts in looking for a takedown but Lydon gets double underhooks and turns Bailey into the cage.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lydon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.
Bailey tries to counter with a clinch but Lydon shakes him off and moves away.
Johnny Lydon is winning the standup battle so far.
Lydon scores with a leg kick.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lydon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lydon works the jab nicely.
Bailey drives through and clinches with Lydon against the cage.
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lydon finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
Lydon swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailey.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Lydon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zammy Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bailey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydon's efforts to push away.
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon lands a nice looking body shot.
Lydon looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lydon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bailey just manages to avoid it.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lydon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Lydon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lydon throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lydon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lydon jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away.
A quick step to the side and Lydon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey clinches with his opponent.
Lydon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lydon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon scores with a body shot.
Lydon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Lydon does it's job there.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Lydon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Lydon.
Lydon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey stalling.
Lydon tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Bailey tries to clinch but Lydon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lydon throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Lydon.
Lydon digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lydon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head.
Lydon looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Lydon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bailey wants to clinch but Lydon slips to the side
and Lydon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bailey! Lydon lets Bailey back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bailey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon fakes the body blow, causing Bailey to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bailey goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'and thanks for sparring partners at the Hell Warriors Gym!'.
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hype
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