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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pradak Kingstar (ranked 4100 p4p, 2818 weight class) and Luke Valentine (ranked 504 p4p, 377 weight class). Kingstar comes to the cage accompanied by Robin Schulz ft. Alida - In Your Eyes (LUM!X Remix). Valentine has chosen Jack Stauber - Buttercup as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pradak Kingstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Valentine!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingstar drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingstar.
Kingstar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine is trying to push Kingstar away but Kingstar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine tries a body shot but Kingstar blocks it.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Kingstar scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine pushes Kingstar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kingstar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingstar tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingstar misses with a body punch.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingstar's elbow.
Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
Kingstar presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kingstar tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine working aggressively here.
Kingstar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingstar blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Kingstar avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Kingstar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingstar lands a left hand.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kingstar fails to land.
Kingstar prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Kingstar working aggressively here.
Kingstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingstar.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingstar tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Kingstar back against the cage.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Kingstar down.
Kingstar moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Kingstar misses with a straight left.
Kingstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kingstar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingstar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kingstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingstar throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
And Valentine responds with a good body kick, but Kingstar manages to step out the way in time.
Kingstar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kingstar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valentine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valentine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingstar's knee momentarily.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingstar.
Kingstar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pradak Kingstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands with a hook. Kingstar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Kingstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingstar tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Kingstar darts in trying to clinch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingstar tries to clinch up
and Valentine scores with a counter punch that sends Kingstar to the canvas! Valentine smells blood - he's punishing Kingstar with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kingstar has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
A less than humble Luke Valentine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Ragnarsson (ranked 4278 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 529 p4p, 319 weight class). 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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ragnarsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lucas staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
And Lucas responds with a good body kick, but Ragnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson cracks a nice hook into Lucas's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Lucas.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Lucas is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson drops Lucas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lucas looks back up at him and smiles so Ragnarsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Lucas is rocked!
 It looks like Frank Lucas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Ragnarsson is looking to wear down Lucas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Lucas.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a right hand
and Lucas counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnarsson 's knee.
Lucas slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Lucas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ragnarsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas.
Lucas looks for the body kick but Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnarsson drops Lucas with a beautiful combination! Lucas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ragnarsson is looking for the KO!
Lucas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucas drops his hands momentarily. Ragnarsson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lucas staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lucas doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Ragnarsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Minnagh (ranked 1507 p4p, 5370 weight class) and Marcus Svensonn (ranked 209 p4p, 576 weight class). 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Minnagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Svensonn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minnagh throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensonn counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Minnagh.
A low kick lands for Svensonn.
Minnagh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Marcus Svensonn has been cut.
Minnagh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensonn under the eye.
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensonn! But no joy.
Minnagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensonn manages to avoid it.
Minnagh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensonn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensonn throws a head kick that misses
and Minnagh counters with a nice body kick.
Minnagh misses with a low kick.
Minnagh takes one to the chin there.
Minnagh misses with a body shot.
Minnagh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minnagh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensonn under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Svensonn misses.
Jab from Minnagh.
Minnagh rushes Svensonn and presses him up against the cage.
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Svensonn.
Svensonn working aggressively here.
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Svensonn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Svensonn lands with a short shot to the head.
Svensonn blocking some punches.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensonn has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Svensonn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensonn misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Minnagh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Svensonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Svensonn working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Svensonn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Svensonn lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Svensonn looks to land a right hand but Minnagh moved out of range.
Svensonn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Svensonn throws an off balance right hand
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensonn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensonn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Svensonn tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh misses the shot to the body.
Svensonn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svensonn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minnagh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Minnagh as he checks the leg kick.
Minnagh has closed the distance and engaged Svensonn in a clinch.
Svensonn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensonn tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensonn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Svensonn controls the action.
Svensonn blocking some punches.
Svensonn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensonn.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Svensonn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensonn misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensonn backwards.
Svensonn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svensonn misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Svensonn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svensonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
Svensonn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensonn misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensonn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Svensonn fails to land.
Svensonn tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Svensonn back against the cage.
Svensonn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svensonn struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensonn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svensonn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Svensonn looks to land a right hand but Minnagh moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minnagh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensonn tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minnagh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minnagh scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Svensonn misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is looking to slow Svensonn down with leg kicks.
Svensonn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minnagh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensonn.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Svensonn.
Svensonn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Svensonn throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minnagh throws a head kick that misses
enabling Svensonn to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Minnagh is predictable there
and Svensonn counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Svensonn thows a leg kick but Minnagh checks it
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensonn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minnagh blocks a head kick by Svensonn.
Svensonn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minnagh moves away.
Svensonn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Svensonn misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensonn. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensonn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Svensonn throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Svensonn throws a lazy right hand but Minnagh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensonn throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Svensonn throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a straight right hand.
Svensonn is looking to slow Minnagh down with leg kicks.
Svensonn misses with a body shot.
Svensonn throws an off balance right hand
and Minnagh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svensonn throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Minnagh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minnagh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bobby Minnagh's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Svensonn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Minnagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensonn throws out the jab.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensonn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh tests Svensonn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensonn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minnagh moves out of range of the leg kick from Svensonn.
Svensonn needs to keep his hands up - Minnagh had a free shot at his head there.
Minnagh with a jab.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh misses with a low kick as Svensonn jumps back.
Minnagh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensonn finds it's way round the side to connect with Minnagh's head.
Svensonn throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Svensonn.
Minnagh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensonn at a distance.
Svensonn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Svensonn misses with a straight left.
Svensonn throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh lands a jab.
Svensonn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensonn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a wild body shot.
Svensonn moves out of range of the body kick.
Minnagh motions for Svensonn to come forward. Minnagh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensonn throws a right hand that misses
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Svensonn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensonn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Svensonn misses.
Svensonn connects with an inside leg kick.
Minnagh avoids the body shot from Svensonn.
Minnagh throws the kick towards the body but Svensonn avoids it.
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensonn can do to turn this around?
Minnagh cracks Svensonn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Svensonn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minnagh misses with a looping right.
Minnagh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensonn feints and then cracks Minnagh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minnagh down.
Svensonn moves out of range as Minnagh throws a body kick.
Svensonn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobby Minnagh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensonn cracks Minnagh with an open hand slap.
Minnagh closes the distance but Svensonn moves to the side
and Svensonn counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensonn moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensonn misses with a looping left.
Minnagh scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensonn. That's going to slow Minnagh down.
Minnagh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensonn looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Minnagh misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Minnagh misses the shot to the body.
Svensonn ducks under a wild hook from Minnagh.
Svensonn misses with a right hand
and Minnagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minnagh moves out of range as Svensonn strikes.
Svensonn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensonn throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
A big left from Svensonn misses.
Svensonn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svensonn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Svensonn misses with a kick to the body
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensonn just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Svensonn misses the target.
Svensonn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jeez, Bobby Minnagh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby Minnagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensonn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensonn blocks a jab.
Minnagh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svensonn misses with a looping right.
Minnagh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svensonn misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a head kick.
A cross from Minnagh lands.
That has opened up Marcus Svensonn's cut even more.
Svensonn misses with a head kick.
Svensonn misses with a wild body shot.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Svensonn pushes him off.
Svensonn looks to score with a jab to the body but Minnagh is just out of range.
Minnagh with a jab.
Minnagh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensonn's head backwards.
Minnagh lands a left and a right that send Svensonn crashing to the mat, dazed. Minnagh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Svensonn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensonn misses with a double jab
and Minnagh counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Svensonn out cold! What a finish! Minnagh is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barnito Mustacho (ranked 2060 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Your Sweet Destruction (ranked 292 p4p, 410 weight class). Mustacho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Los Ninos de Sara - Vagabundo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barnito Mustacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Your Sweet Destruction!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mustacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sweet Destruction tries to clinch but Mustacho is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustacho misses the target.
Sweet Destruction misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Sweet Destruction there.
A big left from Mustacho misses.
Mustacho throws a hook but Sweet Destruction blocks it.
Sweet Destruction steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mustacho.
Mustacho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho jabs Sweet Destruction to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sweet Destruction has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustacho is leaning against Sweet Destruction and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sweet Destruction working Mustacho over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet Destruction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sweet Destruction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustacho blocks it with crossed arms.
Mustacho breaks from the clinch.
Sweet Destruction lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sweet Destruction connects with a body shot that sends Mustacho's belly button to the back.
Mustacho misses with a right hand
and Sweet Destruction counters by clinching up.
Sweet Destruction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustacho avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustacho pushes Sweet Destruction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sweet Destruction lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mustacho backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mustacho fails to land.
Sweet Destruction scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet Destruction misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Mustacho.
Sweet Destruction tries to land a knee to the head but Mustacho blocks with his arms.
Sweet Destruction misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet Destruction.
Mustacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sweet Destruction lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustacho takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Mustacho.
Sweet Destruction blocking some punches.
Mustacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sweet Destruction doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet Destruction has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mustacho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sweet Destruction can turn it around.
Mustacho lands with a left to the head.
Mustacho misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Mustacho.
A right hand to the body from Mustacho.
Sweet Destruction tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustacho blocks a body shot from Sweet Destruction.
Mustacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sweet Destruction moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses
and Mustacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho misses the jab.
Sweet Destruction tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mustacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sweet Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mustacho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweet Destruction lands a slapping body shot.
Mustacho misses with a straight left.
Sweet Destruction takes the fight into the clinch.
Sweet Destruction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustacho's elbow.
Mustacho breaks the clinch.
Mustacho throws a good cross that connects.
Sweet Destruction takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mustacho misses with a body kick.
Sweet Destruction changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet Destruction misses with an uppercut. Mustacho saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Sweet Destruction. Those never looked like landing.
Mustacho quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mustacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweet Destruction moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweet Destruction looks to land a right hand but Mustacho moved out of range.
Mustacho swings for the body but Sweet Destruction moves out of range.
Sweet Destruction feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mustachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sweet Destruction tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mustacho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mustacho throwing a counter right hand but Sweet Destruction manages to avoid it.
Mustacho swings widly with a right hand
and Sweet Destruction cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sweet Destruction throws a hook but Mustacho blocks it.
Sweet Destruction clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Your Sweet Destruction 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.
Mustacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Mustacho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sweet Destruction under the eye.
Mustacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sweet Destruction.
Mustacho scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses
and Sweet Destruction counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mustacho thinking.
Mustacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustacho takes one to the side of the head.
Sweet Destruction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sweet Destruction lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho is trying to break the clinch but Sweet Destruction has him pressed against the cage.
Sweet Destruction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sweet Destruction working Mustacho over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sweet Destruction crunches a lovely knee into Mustacho's ribcage.
Sweet Destruction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sweet Destruction scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction misses with a knee to the head.
Sweet Destruction makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sweet Destruction prevents a body shot from Mustacho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustacho.
Mustacho avoids the elbow strike from Sweet Destruction, against the cage.
Mustacho avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet Destruction.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sweet Destruction. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mustacho throws a head punch that misses.
Sweet Destruction misses with some punches.
Mustacho avoiding damage as Sweet Destruction throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweet Destruction throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet Destruction lands a shoulder strike.
Sweet Destruction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sweet Destruction blocks an uppercut.
Mustacho tries a body shot but Sweet Destruction blocks it.
Mustacho lands an uppercut.
Sweet Destruction blocks a body shot from Mustacho.
Sweet Destruction lands an elbow inside that Mustacho shrugs off.
Sweet Destruction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustacho working aggressively here.
Mustacho misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet Destruction misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet Destruction lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sweet Destruction working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustacho.
Mustacho misses with some punches.
Sweet Destruction scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mustacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweet Destruction's elbow.
Sweet Destruction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet Destruction lands a damaging elbow.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustacho breaks from the clinch.
Sweet Destruction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mustacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Mustacho misses with a body punch.
Mustacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet Destruction misses with an elbow over the top.
Mustacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sweet Destruction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sweet Destruction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mustacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Sweet Destruction.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweet Destruction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mustacho has a couple of punches blocked by Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction blocks an uppercut.
Sweet Destruction pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sweet Destruction lands a hook that snaps the head of Mustacho backwards.
A short right from Sweet Destruction on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustacho working aggressively here.
Sweet Destruction lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mustacho backwards.
Mustacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sweet Destruction throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Sweet Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweet Destruction lands an elbow inside that Mustacho shrugs off.
Sweet Destruction lands a knee to the head.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustacho breaks the clinch.
Mustacho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sweet Destruction has managed to clinch.
Sweet Destruction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustacho misses with a body punch.
Sweet Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mustacho gets through Sweet Destruction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mustacho tries to throw a body punch but Sweet Destruction avoids it by throwing Mustacho back against the cage.
Mustacho takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Sweet Destruction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mustacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sweet Destruction ducks under a wild hook from Mustacho.
Sweet Destruction throws a hook to the side of Mustacho's head but Mustacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sweet Destruction scores with a jab.
 Mustacho is rocked!
Sweet Destruction throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mustacho thuds his shin into the meat of Sweet Destruction's side.
Sweet Destruction throws out a loose jab but Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet Destruction moves out of range of the body kick.
Mustacho throws a jab when Sweet Destruction was well out of range.
Sweet Destruction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet Destruction closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mustacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnito Mustacho is winning the standup battle so far.
Mustacho drops Sweet Destruction with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sweet Destruction looks back up at him and smiles so Mustacho waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sweet Destruction is rocked!
Mustacho looks to land a right hand but Sweet Destruction moved out of range.
Sweet Destruction is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustacho finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Sweet Destruction. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sweet Destruction.
Mustacho throws a pinpoint strike between Sweet Destruction's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Sweet Destruction crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mustacho scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barnito Mustacho!
Barnito Mustacho 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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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Sandoval (ranked 2255 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 279 p4p, 246 weight class). Bleak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Du Hast - Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wulfgang Bleak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandoval sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bleak somewhat.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandoval as he avoids it easily.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miguel Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
Sandoval walks into a stiff left hand from Bleak.
Bleak slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sandoval defends it well.
Bleak scores with a nice right hand.
Bleak shoots in but Sandoval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandoval, which made it look bad.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Bleak.
Bleak darts in looking for a takedown but Sandoval gets double underhooks and turns Bleak into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sandoval prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sandoval tries to work over Bleak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak is trying to drag Sandoval to the mat but Sandoval just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sandoval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Sandoval.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Bleak has Sandoval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sandoval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Sandoval.
A body shot lands from Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak has hold of one of Sandoval's legs. Sandoval is fighting the takedown attempt but Bleak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bleak throws a strike but Sandoval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bleak looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Sandoval advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Bleak's temple.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandoval working over Bleak with some ground and pound. Bleak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Bleak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandoval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak stands and throws Sandoval's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandoval tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bleak throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sandoval works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is defending well.
Bleak thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wulfgang Bleak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Sandoval sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Bleak avoids it well and moves away.
Bleak throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Bleak scores with a decent looking hook.
Bleak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandoval, pushing him back against the cage.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sandoval as the two fighters clinch.
Sandoval lands a shot to the body.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak has Sandoval pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bleak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sandoval tumbling to the mat - Bleak dives into Sandoval's guard.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak cracks Sandoval with a solid left hand.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandoval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Sandoval pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sandoval is in guard.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval connects with a couple of short punches.
Bleak wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandoval is aware though and is defending well.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sandoval puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sandoval wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandoval pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
Sandoval working Bleak over with strikes.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bleak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandoval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bleak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sandoval with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandoval's guard.
Bleak postures up in Sandoval's guard and throws a big left but Sandoval blocks it.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandoval has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak works over Sandoval with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak throws a strike but Sandoval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Wulfgang Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sandoval is in close to Bleak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wulfgang Bleak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandoval tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandoval to the ground. Sandoval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Bleak fails to land with a series of punches.
Bleak throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval walks into a straight right hand from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a looping left.
Bleak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak misses with a straight right.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wulfgang Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Bleak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Sandoval circles away easily
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bleak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
Bleak 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.
Sandoval stands and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandoval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bleak sneaks back into half guard.
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandoval pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Sandoval.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandoval keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval prevents Bleak from improving his position.
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away.
Bleak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval controlling the pace.
Bleak has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sandoval working over Bleak with some ground and pound. Bleak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away.
Sandoval lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandoval slips a nice elbow through Bleak's hands, connecting with Bleak's forehead.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandoval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wulfgang Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bleak can't keep his opponent in guard - Sandoval advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Bleak's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bleak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sandoval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Bleak trying to control the position.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Sandoval tries to pass.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval distracts Bleak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bleak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gervais Lavigne (ranked 975 p4p, 1794 weight class) and Florisvaldo De Oliveira (ranked 68 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gervais Lavigne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Florisvaldo De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavigne throws a lazy body kick
and De Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lavigne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Oliveira on the ground.
De Oliveira pushes down on Lavigne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Oliveira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lavigne is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Florisvaldo De Oliveira!
After the fight, Florisvaldo De Oliveira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 666 p4p, 462 weight class) and Pinero Chai (ranked 85 p4p, 56 weight class). Seran comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Chai has chosen Styles P - Off The Ghost as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinero Chai!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seran. Seran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Seran moved out of range nicely.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seran wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seran needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Seran seems unphased.
Chai digs a good hook to Seran's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
It looked like Seran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Seran.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seran eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seran blocks a leg kick.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
As Chai tries to get set, Seran tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
Seran swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai jabs at Seran's body.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai wants to break free but Seran has control.
Chai lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seran slips under a jab from Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chai blocks a jab.
Seran moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Seran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran moves into the clinch.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai lands a left hand.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Seran working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Seran off the cage and back into range.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Seran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seran rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seran manages to pull guard.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran is looking to pass into half guard but Chai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chai is in guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Seran's guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Seran working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.
Pinero Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seran wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to stand but Seran is controlling from the bottom.
Chai stands up and waves to Seran to follow him.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Seran blocks a jab.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.
Chai works Seran's body with a nice hook.
Seran blocks a jab.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Seran's ribs.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chai misses with a left hand
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seran.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seran at a distance.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai avoids the body shot from Seran.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seran slips under a jab from Chai.
Seran swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Seran with an uppercut!
Seran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seran's head.
Seran with a hook.
Seran misses with a hook
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai connects with a jab.
Good work by Seran as he checks the leg kick.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Seran misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran walks into a left hand.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Nice cross by Chai.
Chai avoids the body shot from Seran.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seran!
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Seran staying out of range there.
Seran tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Seran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Seran off the cage and back into range.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Seran tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Seran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai cracks Seran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai lands with a straight right. Seran didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seran walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
A big left from Seran misses.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Chai.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seran moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinero Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Boaler (ranked 1294 p4p, 545 weight class) and Ko Van Den Born (ranked 182 p4p, 79 weight class). Man, I cannot wait 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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ko Van Den Born!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boaler is looking to clinch but Van Den Born is avoiding it.
Boaler gets a takedown into half guard.
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born wants to control but Boaler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boaler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born is controlling Boaler's trapped leg to prevent Boaler from advancing to side control.
Van Den Born told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Den Born keeps working.
Boaler is working for a submission of some sort.
Boaler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending well.
Boaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Den Born doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaler.
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.
Van Den Born is refusing to be controlled, as Boaler sits in half guard.
Boaler seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Born defends the submission attempt.
Boaler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Den Born is just riding it out for now. Boaler eventually gives up the hold.
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born trying to control here.
Boaler wants to free his trapped foot but Van Den Born is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Den Born is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaler.
Van Den Born connects with a looping right hand.
Van Den Born lands a big right hand that sends Boaler crashing to the mat! Van Den Born stays standing though and waves Boaler back to his feet!
Boaler is rocked!
Boaler circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Van Den Born. Boaler falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Van Den Born!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
A victorious Ko Van Den Born thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 1205 p4p, 456 weight class) and Joe Tidd (ranked 152 p4p, 61 weight class). 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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158
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149
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tidd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Catch Wrestler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Tidd controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tidd prevents Catch Wrestler from getting back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Catch Wrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd throws a big elbow that misses.
Tidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tidd lands a couple of digs.
Catch Wrestler working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
Tidd slips nicely into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Catch Wrestler defending well though.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Catch Wrestler'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.
Tidd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Catch Wrestler defending well though.
Tidd lands with a punch from half guard.
Tidd slips a nice elbow through Catch Wrestler's hands, connecting with Catch Wrestler's forehead.
Tidd prevents Catch Wrestler from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control here.
Tidd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Catch Wrestler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Catch Wrestler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Catch Wrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tidd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Catch Wrestler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tidd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tidd scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tidd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Tidd pushes his legs off easily.
Tidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tidd is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tidd wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but Tidd is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tidd moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Tidd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Catch Wrestler takes a swing at Tidd's ribcage but misses.
Tidd feints the counter takedown.
Tidd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Catch Wrestler's guard.
Tidd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Catch Wrestler has his foot on Tidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tidd works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tidd throwing strikes from guard but Catch Wrestler blocks nicely.
Tidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tidd advances to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tidd's back!
Joe Tidd has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd breaks Catch Wrestler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tidd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd is working Catch Wrestler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tidd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd scoring with some ground and pound.
Tidd landing some decent shots from guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to his feet but Tidd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tidd manages to get himself to full guard.
Our spies down at at UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform us that Tidd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard.
Tidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidd stops Catch Wrestler from standing up.
Catch Wrestler has his foot on Tidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tidd works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
Tidd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Catch Wrestler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Tidd trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler has momentary wrist control but Tidd slips an elbow through the middle.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
Tidd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Tidd controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd lands a couple of elbows.
Tidd works over Catch Wrestler with some ground and pound from guard.
Tidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tidd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Catch Wrestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tidd has managed to get both his arms back between Catch Wrestler's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tidd working some strikes from top position.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Tidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Catch Wrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Catch Wrestler misses the target.
Catch Wrestler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Catch Wrestler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Catch Wrestler scores with a decent looking hook.
Tidd slips a jab and a cross from Catch Wrestler.
Tidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Tidd looks to land a combination but Catch Wrestler avoids it well.
Tidd moves out of range of the strikes.
And Tidd tries to counter it with a takedown but Catch Wrestler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Catch Wrestler misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd throws a shot from downtown. Catch Wrestler moves away and avoids it.
Catch Wrestler cracks Tidd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tidd slips a jab from Catch Wrestler.
Tidd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Catch Wrestler!
Catch Wrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tidd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tidd working the ground and pound.
Tidd lands an elbow.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Tidd control the position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control Tidd's posture but Tidd avoids it.
Tidd wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Tidd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tidd laying and praying for a moment but Catch Wrestler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Catch Wrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Tidd sits in half guard.
Tidd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Catch Wrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tidd trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Tidd is in close to Catch Wrestler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Catch Wrestler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tidd trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Tidd connects with a couple of short punches.
Tidd trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tidd doesn't defend quickly enough and Catch Wrestler has managed to lock this one up! Can Tidd escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Catch Wrestler on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 694 p4p, 749 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 99 p4p, 108 weight class). Taurus has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. Manolito Tai Kung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
Tai Kung scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung clobbers Taurus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tai Kung lands with a shot to the body.
Tai Kung tries to clinch up.
Taurus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tai Kung counters with a huge left! Taurus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tai Kung isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Taurus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tai Kung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
During a confident post fight interview, Manolito Tai Kung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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