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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin MacArthur (ranked 4483 p4p, 4728 weight class) and John Hoklue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Hoklue!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacArthur is thwarting Hoklue's attempts to control the position.
MacArthur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoklue won't allow MacArthur to pass to mount.
MacArthur stalling.
MacArthur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hoklue can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
MacArthur throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hoklue has his hands clasped together but MacArthur breaks the hold and Hoklue is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by MacArthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papador De Qfc (ranked 4736 p4p, 4589 weight class) and Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papador De Qfc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Qfc tries to land a front kick but Mcbasketball steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Qfc is looking to land body kicks.
Mcbasketball shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcbasketball showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcbasketball works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Qfc wants to hold on but Mcbasketball pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Qfc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball controlling his opponent.
De Qfc really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcbasketball content just to control the position here.
Mcbasketball avoids the attempt from De Qfc to control.
De Qfc is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcbasketball sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Qfc working to try and regain half guard.
De Qfc wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
De Qfc is controlling an arm, preventing Mcbasketball from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mcbasketball has hold of De Qfc's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Qfc manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcbasketball looking to secure an arm triangle but De Qfc defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Qfc is looking to improve his position but Mcbasketball isn't that keen on the idea.
De Qfc wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
De Qfc trying to control the position but Mcbasketball manages to sink in the hooks.
Mcbasketball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Qfc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Qfc is trying to break free.
De Qfc manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mcbasketball's guard. Nice work there by De Qfc.
De Qfc trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Qfc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcbasketball is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Qfc stands up over Mcbasketball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Qfc trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
De Qfc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranjis Mcbasketball dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Qfc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Qfc tries to clinch up
and Mcbasketball counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcbasketball.
De Qfc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcbasketball. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcbasketball got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Qfc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcbasketball has managed to get both his arms back between De Qfc's legs - danger averted.
De Qfc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcbasketball gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Qfc working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cranjis Mcbasketball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Mcbasketball has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mcbasketball is posturing up here but De Qfc has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mcbasketball tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mcbasketball has to tap! Slick submission there by De Qfc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papador De Qfc!
A victorious Papador De Qfc 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Taco MacArthur (ranked 4496 p4p, 4647 weight class) and Leonardo Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu-Jitsu, Arte Suave Milenar. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento fails with the takedown
and MacArthur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nascimento! MacArthur lets Nascimento back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Nascimento is rocked!
 It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
MacArthur moves in close and cracks Nascimento with a massive right hand! Nascimento, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by MacArthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taco MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benson Anderson (ranked 4700 p4p, 4487 weight class) and Alexander Bagration (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benson Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Bagration!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagration defends it nicely.
Bagration throws a fast counter high kick but Anderson manages to duck under it in time.
Bagration feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Bagration swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson backing away here, and Bagration unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bagration.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagration throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagration stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagration throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Bagration avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagration continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagration fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagration lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alexander Bagration is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagration scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bagration takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson dives in and grabs Bagration's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bagration pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Bagration defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Bagration throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Bagration avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagration continues to drive forward.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagration swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagration throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bagration misses with the combination.
Bagration lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagration swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagration was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bagration throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Bagration.
Bagration misses with a body kick.
Bagration scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bagration throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bagration stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bagration wants it to stay on the feet.
Bagration pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson checks a low kick from Bagration.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bagration defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Bagration into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A low kick lands for Bagration.
Bagration connects with an inside leg kick.
Bagration dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagration defends it nicely.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBagration.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bagration raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bagration. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Bagration lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bagration throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bagration moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bagration fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bagration misses with a straight right.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Bagration raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bagration pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagration with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bagration buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagration swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bagration throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bagration throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Bagration only half commits.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagration.
Bagration throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bagration throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bagration.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Bagration dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagration shapes to counter with a head kick.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Bagration gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Bagration with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bagration.
Bagration throws a head kick that misses.
Bagration is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Bagration circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Bagration pushes him off.
Alexander Bagration seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagration throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots in but Bagration avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Bagration keeps it at a distance.
Bagration has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bagration tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagration checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bagration throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bagration.
Bagration throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bagration thumps Anderson with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bagration.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bagration counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Bagration.
Bagration throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagration with a nice calf kick.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bagration. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagration sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bagration throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson lunges at Bagration with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagration's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagration throws a head kick that misses.
Bagration moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bagration connects with an inside leg kick.
Bagration moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagration pinned against the cage. Bagration gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Bagration.
A nice leg kick from Bagration, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Bagration tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bagration throws a head kick that misses.
Bagration is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bagration.
Alexander Bagration seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Bagration's body.
Bagration throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Bagration misses.
Bagration uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Bagration moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bagration as he jumps to the side.
Bagration swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bagration.
Bagration lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bagration throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagration sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bagration misses with a low kick.
Bagration looks to throw a body kick
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Bagration to the mat.
Bagration trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Bagration 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! This is the final round!
Bagration with a nice calf kick.
Bagration throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bagration with the inside leg kick.
Bagration throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Bagration throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
As Bagration tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bagration manages to avoid the attempt.
Bagration throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Bagration pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Bagration is avoiding it.
Bagration thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Bagration takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Bagration.
Bagration has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Bagration wants to break free but Anderson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagration tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Bagration throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bagration.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Bagration.
Bagration keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Benson Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Bagration misses.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagration tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagration throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bagration on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Bagration misses.
A nice leg kick from Bagration, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bagration.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagration.
Bagration stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bagration wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bagration, which made it look bad.
Alexander Bagration is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Bagration sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bagration looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bagration lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bagration.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bagration.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Bagration tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bagration manages to avoid the attempt.
Bagration with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagration throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bagration thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Bagration.
Bagration misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Bagration lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bagration.
Bagration thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bagration tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bagration to the ground. Bagration escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagration lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Bagration throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bagration.
Benson Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Bagration as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Bagration comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bagration 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Alexander Bagration!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Alexander Bagration!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Alexander Bagration!
Alexander Bagration wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolaj Poniatowski (ranked 4493 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolaj Poniatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poniatowski quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka wants to control but Poniatowski is keeping him busy.
Snuka wants to work for an arm triangle but Poniatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snuka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snuka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka stops Poniatowski from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poniatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Poniatowski is trying to control but can't.
Snuka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poniatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poniatowski keeps working.
Poniatowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poniatowski tries to get out of the position.
Poniatowski wants to control but Snuka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poniatowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Snuka from advancing position.
Snuka trying to pass the guard but Poniatowski defending well.
Snuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poniatowski keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Poniatowski is defending well.
Poniatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Snuka sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snuka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snuka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snuka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Snuka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poniatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Poniatowski's face as Snuka controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Poniatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poniatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Poniatowski is not content to let Snuka control the position.
Poniatowski is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snuka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poniatowski is looking for a sweep.
Snuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poniatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poniatowski is staying active underneath Snuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Poniatowski looking to score a takedown here. Snuka is defending well but Poniatowski drives through and ends up in Snuka's guard.
Poniatowski passes into half guard.
Poniatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Snuka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snuka is looking for a sweep. Poniatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poniatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poniatowski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Snuka to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poniatowski trying to control but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Poniatowski wants to stand and escape but instead Snuka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poniatowski trying to control the position.
Snuka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Poniatowski is retaining full guard.
Poniatowski looking to control.
Poniatowski keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass.
Poniatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snuka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snuka trying to control the action but Poniatowski is working from the bottom.
Poniatowski is trying to control Snuka's posture but Snuka avoids it.
Snuka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Poniatowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snuka but great work by Poniatowski.
Poniatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Snuka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka won't allow Poniatowski to pass to mount.
Poniatowski controlling the action here.
Poniatowski trying to control the action but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Poniatowski is stalling here. Snuka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Poniatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Snuka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snuka trying to control the action but Poniatowski is working from the bottom.
Snuka has an Americana. Poniatowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Snuka is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Snuka hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Snuka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sujatro Bhadra Bhadra (ranked 4554 p4p, 4761 weight class) and Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sujatro Bhadra Bhadra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Bloggs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Bloggs.
Bloggs throws a head kick that Bhadra semi-blocks.
 It looks like Sujatro Bhadra Bhadra has been cut.
Bloggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bhadra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bloggs but Bloggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bhadra throws a shot from downtown. Bloggs moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Bhadra as Bloggs shoots in.
Bhadra tries to counter by clinching up but Bloggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Bloggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bhadra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bloggs counters by clinching up.
Bhadra is trying to pull guard but Bloggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bloggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloggs moves into range and clinches up with Bhadra.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloggs tightens his grip and picks Bhadra up, before dumping him to the ground. Bhadra manages to land in guard.
Bhadra is looking to stand up but Bloggs isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs stands and steps away. Bhadra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bloggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bhadra avoids it really well and circles away.
Bhadra with a nice cross.
Bhadra misses with a wild combination.
Bhadra scores with a body shot.
Bhadra fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sujatro Bhadra Bhadra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bhadra swivels and escapes.
Bloggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bhadra defends well and Bloggs ends up having to push Bhadra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bloggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bhadra.
Bloggs drops his hands momentarily and Bhadra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Joe Bloggs has been cut.
Bhadra feints a jab promting Bloggs to slip. Bhadra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bloggs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bhadra with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhadra wants to clinch.
Bhadra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bhadra lands an overhand right.
Bloggs digs a good body shot into Bhadra's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloggs is rocked!
Bhadra connects with a nice cross there... Bloggs is looking wobbly and Bhadra recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Bloggs to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bhadra jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sujatro Bhadra Bhadra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Hit (ranked 4490 p4p, 4494 weight class) and Tanner Lands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Hit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanner Lands!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hit dives in and grabs Lands's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lands pushes down on Hit's head and hops out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hit enables Lands to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Hit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hit keeping full guard, as Lands tries to pass.
Hit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
Lands throws an elbow that misses. Hit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lands's guard. Nice move by Hit!
Hit throws an elbow that misses. Lands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hit's guard. Nice move by Lands!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lands drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hit!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lands avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lands keeps working.
Hit tries for a kimura but Lands is defending well.
Hit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lands rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hit's guard! Nice work there by Lands!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lands is one step ahead there.
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Hit blocks nicely.
Hit is trying to keep Lands in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lands is looking to work some ground and pound but Hit has wrist control.
Lands is working Hit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hit controls Lands momentarily but Lands frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lands drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lands has Hit in his guard.
Hit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lands's guard.
Hit trying to control but Lands is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hit throwing strikes from guard but Lands blocks nicely.
Lands wants to get back to his feet but Hit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hit stands up and waves to Lands to follow him.
Hit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hit is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lands gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lands has Hit pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tanner Lands will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lands instigates a clinch.
Hit stops a takedown attempt from Lands.
Hit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hit breaks from the clinch.
Lands swats away the attempt to clinch by Hit.
Hit clinches with his opponent.
Lands misses with a knee strike.
Lands tries to score a body lock takedown but Hit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lands tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lands tries a knee to the head but Hit blocks it.
Lands with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lands with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hit drags the fight down to the ground.
Hit controls Lands momentarily but Lands frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lands with a nice head shot there.
Hit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lands is trying to stand.
Hit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lands taking some punishment here, with Hit in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hit seems to be looking for submissions.
Hit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lands looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lands is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lands won't allow Hit to pass to mount.
Hit wants to control but Lands is keeping him busy.
Lands gets full guard.
Lands wants to get back to his feet but Hit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lands is breathing heavily.
Hit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lands is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lands moves into the clinch successfully.
Lands keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hit's efforts to push away.
Hit jumps guard and drags Lands to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Hit blocks nicely.
Lands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hit 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.
Lands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lands postures up and lands a big shot to Hit's brow.
Lands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hit trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Hit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lands throws a strike aimed at the side of Hit's head but Hit avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Lands are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lands in side control lands a decent elbow.
Big Hit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hit is trying to improve his position.
Lands working away.
Lands cracks Hit with a big elbow.
Lands working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lands connects with a decent elbow.
 Hit is rocked!
Lands scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hit is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lands can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Lands!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vem No Pai (ranked 4562 p4p, 4492 weight class) and Ryan Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vem No Pai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with No Pai, pushing him back against the cage.
Wheeler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wheeler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wheeler controlling the action here.
Wheeler prevents No Pai from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Wheeler seems content to control.
Wheeler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wheeler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wheeler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wheeler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler prevents No Pai from standing back up.
Wheeler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wheeler landing shots from mount.
Wheeler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wheeler looking to finish No Pai with some ground and pound. This is bad for No Pai!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler controlling the pace for now.
Wheeler unloading with bombs!
Wheeler lands a couple of good shots and No Pai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wheeler working for the choke.
Wheeler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wheeler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wheeler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but No Pai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
No Pai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wheeler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wheeler throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No Pai wants to get back to his feet.
Wheeler lands a shot to the body.
Wheeler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
What can No Pai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
No Pai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheeler on the ground.
No Pai is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
That's time! No Pai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No Pai misses with an uppercut.
No Pai scores with the left hand. Wheeler knows he should have avoided that one.
No Pai connects with a single shot there.
Wheeler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from No Pai.
Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from No Pai.
No Pai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wheeler. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
No Pai connects with a nice looking jab.
No Pai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No Pai doesn't manage to clinch there - Wheeler circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Pai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No Pai with a jab.
A lazy left from No Pai finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheeler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming No Pai to the mat! No Pai manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan Wheeler has got the better of the ground game so far.
No Pai wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wheeler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wheeler connects with a couple of short punches.
Wheeler stays in close to No Pai's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Wheeler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No Pai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No Pai misses with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
No Pai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wheeler manages to mount him!
No Pai is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler controlling from mount.
Wheeler is landing with some decent strikes but No Pai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wheeler looking to control and managing it successfully.
No Pai is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wheeler controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns No Pai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wheeler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. No Pai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler controlling from mount.
The referee warns No Pai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wheeler controlling his opponent.
Wheeler lands a big elbow.
Wheeler controlling the position easily from mount.
Wheeler is working for a guillotine from mount but No Pai frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wheeler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. No Pai was covering up waiting for the punch and Wheeler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
No Pai being controlled here, momentarily.
Wheeler prevents No Pai from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wheeler scoring with some ground and pound.
Wheeler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wheeler.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches No Pai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
No Pai wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler is dominant here and he's now got No Pai's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler tightening his grip on No Pai, looking for the choke.
Wheeler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of No Pai's body.
No Pai is trying to stand back up.
Vem No Pai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is looking for the choke from the back position but No Pai is controlling his hands well.
Wheeler cracks No Pai with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing No Pai from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
No Pai defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
No Pai is taking damage to the body and head.
Wheeler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler biding his time, looking for the opening.
No Pai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is riding his opponent, not letting No Pai buck him off.
Wheeler lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wheeler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wheeler lands strikes to the head.
Wheeler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wheeler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften No Pai up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No Pai showing good submission defense here.
Ryan Wheeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can No Pai hold on?! Wheeler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wheeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wheeler 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ryan Wheeler!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ryan Wheeler!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ryan Wheeler!
Ryan Wheeler wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Ryan Wheeler 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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