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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crixus Gladiator (ranked 3161 p4p, 24185 weight class) and Josh Marmalade (ranked 126 p4p, 202 weight class). Crixus Gladiator 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crixus Gladiator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Marmalade!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gladiator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marmalade.
Marmalade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marmalade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gladiator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gladiator throws a jab but it's blocked by Marmalade.
Gladiator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marmalade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gladiator wants to get back to full guard.
Marmalade is keen to just control but Gladiator is a slippery customer.
Gladiator controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marmalade wants to control but Gladiator is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marmalade prevents Gladiator from improving his position.
Marmalade is trying to control the action in half guard but Gladiator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marmalade is trying to work for a kimura but Gladiator is defending well.
Gladiator is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gladiator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gladiator trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gladiator is refusing to be controlled, as Marmalade sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gladiator throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Marmalade tumbling to the canvas!
 Marmalade is rocked!
 It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Marmalade has control of Gladiator's left arm, preventing Gladiator from doing any damage.
Gladiator tries to free his leg and advance position but Marmalade is retaining full guard.
Gladiator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marmalade wants to sweep here but Gladiator controlling him for the moment.
Marmalade keeping full guard, as Gladiator tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladiator trying to control but Marmalade is working from the bottom.
Gladiator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gladiator is working hard here to advance position.
Marmalade looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gladiator is defending well. Marmalade quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gladiator has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Marmalade celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Marmalade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Okongwu (ranked 3208 p4p, 4052 weight class) and Tory Hopkins (ranked 409 p4p, 492 weight class). Okongwu comes to the cage accompanied by Know Better - Headie One. Hopkins has chosen Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Okongwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Okongwu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okongwu misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okongwu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okongwu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okongwu throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okongwu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hopkins swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Okongwu is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Okongwu takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Okongwu's legs.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okongwu circles away quickly and effectively.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins slips a jab from Okongwu.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Okongwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Okongwu also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Okongwu checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Okongwu.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okongwu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okongwu rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Okongwu checks it.
Hopkins jabs at Okongwu's body.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Okongwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins slips a jab from Okongwu.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okongwu has managed to clinch.
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okongwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Okongwu lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okongwu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Okongwu avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A lazy body kick from Hopkins
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu is looking for a counter combo.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Okongwu didn't see that one coming.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Hopkins is looking to slow Okongwu down with leg kicks.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Jab from Hopkins.
Tory Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Okongwu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okongwu down.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okongwu's hands.
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
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!
Okongwu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Okongwu presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Okongwu has double underhooks.
Okongwu has Hopkins pushed against the cage.
Okongwu keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Okongwu has him pressed against the cage.
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
A jab from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Okongwu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okongwu lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Okongwu blocks the leg kick.
Okongwu checks a leg kick.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Okongwu misses.
Okongwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
Hopkins lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Okongwu steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Okongwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Okongwu throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Hopkins lands a jab to Okongwu's midsection.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Okongwu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Okongwu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okongwu throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okongwu takes the fight into the clinch.
Okongwu manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Hopkins moves forwards but Okongwu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins catches Okongwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Okongwu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okongwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okongwu on the side of the head.
 Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Okongwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Okongwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Hopkins waves Okongwu back to his feet!
A jab from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okongwu at a distance.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Okongwu saw that one coming.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins cracks Okongwu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Okongwu blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopkins 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tory Hopkins!
A very excited looking Tory Hopkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Barnes (ranked 3002 p4p, 5761 weight class) and Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 322 p4p, 474 weight class). Bjornsson has chosen Ultimate - Denzel Curry as his entrance music. Drew Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes gets a clinch.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bjornsson after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Bjornsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Bjornsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Bjornsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bjornsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bjornsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Bjornsson connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnes gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bjornsson is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjornsson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Bjornsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson advances to half guard.
Bjornsson is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Bjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Bjornsson drops Barnes with a right and a left! Bjornsson comes rushing in but Barnes regains his composure and manages to keep Bjornsson in guard.
 It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes 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.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Bjornsson stands up over Barnes, holding on to his feet. Bjornsson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Barnes is out cold! Bjornsson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Zambrano (ranked 2325 p4p, 24203 weight class) and Colten Currie (ranked 295 p4p, 683 weight class). Darwin Zambrano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darwin Zambrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colten Currie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano throws the kick towards the body but Currie avoids it.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Zambrano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zambrano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Currie.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zambrano wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zambrano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrano.
Zambrano has his takedown stuffed
and Currie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Currie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zambrano.
Zambrano thuds a left hand into Currie's body.
Currie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colten Currie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano lands with a kick to the temple. Currie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Colten Currie has been cut.
Zambrano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Currie avoids it really well and circles away.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zambrano lands with a straight right. Currie didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano tries a head kick but it misses.
Zambrano throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zambrano.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano tries to land a body kick
letting Currie counter with a right hand.
Zambrano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.
Zambrano missing with a left hand there. Currie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zambrano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Currie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Currie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Currie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zambrano is proving hard to escape from.
Currie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zambrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Currie has managed to get both his arms back between Zambrano's legs - danger averted.
Currie trying to control the position from guard on top but Zambrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zambrano has a closed guard, preventing Currie from standing up.
Currie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zambrano is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Zambrano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colten Currie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zambrano throws out a loose jab but Currie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darwin Zambrano is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrano swings for the body but Currie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Currie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zambrano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zambrano misses its intended target.
Currie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zambrano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zambrano.
Zambrano shoots in looking for a takedown but Currie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zambrano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zambrano closes the distance and clinches.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano lands a left hand.
Zambrano lands a right hand.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Currie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrano throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zambrano cracks Currie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano misses with a lunging right hand
and Currie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrano misses with a head kick.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zambrano throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Currie to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Zambrano misses
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Currie checks a leg kick.
A jab from Zambrano misses.
Currie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Currie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zambrano throws a hook to the side of Currie's head but Currie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrano is looking to land body kicks.
Currie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano is looking to clinch but Currie is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrano.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Currie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zambrano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zambrano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Zambrano.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Currie moves out of range as Zambrano throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Zambrano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colten Currie's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zambrano misses with a leg kick
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano swings widly with a right hand
and Currie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrano takes the fight into the clinch.
Zambrano misses with the head strike.
Currie wants a takedown.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zambrano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Currie goes for a takedown attempt but Zambrano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darwin Zambrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colten Currie.
Zambrano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Currie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zambrano somewhat.
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrano misses with a left hand
letting Currie counter with a right hand.
Zambrano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Currie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Currie checks a leg kick nicely.
Currie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colten Currie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano takes a swing at Currie's ribcage but misses.
Zambrano misses with a lunging right hand
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano tries to land a front kick but Currie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Currie checks a leg kick.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Currie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zambrano misses with a lunging right hand
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zambrano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Currie was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrano.
Currie stuffs the takedown attempt from Zambrano. Zambrano gets slowly back to his feet.
Currie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Currie is able to avoid easily.
Currie avoids the head kick by Zambrano.
A head kick misses from Zambrano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Currie! But no joy.
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.
Zambrano moves into range and clinches up with Currie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Currie stalling in the clinch but Zambrano improves position.
Currie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Currie as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Currie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darwin Zambrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Currie tries to keep at a distance but Zambrano has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darwin Zambrano.
Well Zambrano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Zambrano!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Zambrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Seeble (ranked 5315 p4p, 3079 weight class) and Gator Boudreaux (ranked 549 p4p, 394 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Seeble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gator Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seeble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seeble throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux! But no joy.
Seeble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boudreaux.
Seeble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seeble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux.
Seeble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudreaux misses the target.
Seeble lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seeble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Boudreaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seeble wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Boudreaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seeble.
Seeble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and moves away.
Seeble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudreaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeble moves out of range as Boudreaux strikes.
Boudreaux dodges the punch combination from Seeble.
Boudreaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Seeble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seeble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boudreaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seeble.
Boudreaux lands with a nice body punch.
Boudreaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux throws a solid leg kick but Seeble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boudreaux.
Seeble tries to counter with a takedown but Boudreaux is quick to defend against it.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that misses
and Seeble counters with a straight right hand.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux misses with a left hand
and Seeble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seeble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seeble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boudreaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Seeble should have avoided that one.
It looks like Frank Seeble has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seeble clobbers Boudreaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux with a jab.
Boudreaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boudreaux misses with a straight right.
Boudreaux jabs at Seeble's body.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Seeble avoids it easily.
Seeble throws a series of punches but Boudreaux avoids them all with ease.
Boudreaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seebles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Seeble misses the target.
Boudreaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seeble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seeble scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Seeble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seeble misses the shot to the body.
Boudreaux digs a good hook to Seeble's body.
Boudreaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Seeble.
Boudreaux throws a chopping leg kick but Seeble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seeble slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux misses with a hook. Seeble ducked under it nicely.
Seeble misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux is looking to chop away at Seeble's legs.
Seeble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boudreaux cracks a nice hook into Seeble's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seeble takes a swing at Boudreaux's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Boudreaux tenderised Seeble's leg. Seeble is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boudreaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Boudreaux misses
and Seeble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Seeble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seeble checks a low kick from Boudreaux.
Seeble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
Boudreaux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seeble.
Boudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Seeble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seeble misses with a right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boudreaux lands with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Seeble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gator Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Seeble's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Boudreaux avoids the body shot from Seeble.
Seeble misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux.
Seeble moves into range and clinches up with Boudreaux.
Still in the clinch, Boudreaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boudreaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seeble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux works on Seeble's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seebles head.
Seeble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Seeble moves out of range.
Seeble misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Boudreaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boudreaux staying out of range there.
Boudreaux throws out a counter right but Seeble avoids it with no problem.
Boudreaux misses with a left hand
and Seeble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seeble just misses with a punch to the body.
Seeble checks a low kick from Boudreaux.
Seeble looks to clinch
and Boudreaux counters with a nice body shot.
Boudreaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seeble lands the left hand.
Seeble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux.
Seeble misses the shot to the body.
Seeble throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Seeble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seeble. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seeble misses with a shot to the body
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Seeble defending well as Boudreaux loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seeble moves away from the strike by Boudreaux.
Seeble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Seeble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a jab to the body
and Seeble counters with a nice uppercut.
Seeble takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Seeble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seeble misses with a hook to the body
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank Seeble's cut is getting worse.
Seeble throws a big shot that misses.
Seeble lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Seeble misses.
Seeble ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Boudreaux.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seeble.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux. Seeble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seeble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seeble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boudreaux's head.
Boudreaux cracks Seeble with an open hand slap.
Seeble moves out of range of the strikes.
Seeble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boudreaux defending well as Seeble loads up on a big left hand.
Boudreaux misses with a left hand
letting Seeble counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seeble throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the side of Seeble's head but Seeble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seeble drops his hands momentarily and Boudreaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boudreaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seeble staying out of range there.
Seeble misses with a straight left.
Boudreaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seeble on the side of the head.
Frank Seeble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Seeble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudreaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Seeble.
Seeble swings for the body but Boudreaux moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Seeble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Boudreaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seeble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seeble moves out of range of the strikes.
Seeble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seeble slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boudreaux lands a leg kick that knocks Seeble off balance momentarily.
Seeble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boudreaux counters with an inside leg kick.
Boudreaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudreaux misses the target.
Seeble avoids the body shot from Boudreaux.
Seeble attempts a counter takedown but Boudreaux avoids it well and moves away.
Boudreaux slips a straight right by Seeble.
Seeble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux is looking to slow Seeble down with leg kicks.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seeble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boudreaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a hook.
Boudreaux misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seeble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
Seeble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudreaux misses with a hook
and Seeble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boudreaux lands with a cross.
Boudreaux missing with a left hand there. Seeble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seeble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Seeble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seeble looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
Seeble looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Seeble.
Seeble tries to clinch up.
Seeble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boudreaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Seeble's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Seeble moved out of range.
Seeble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boudreaux momentarily.
Boudreaux lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target.
Boudreaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seeble. That did some damage!
Seeble misses with a body punch
and Boudreaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Frank Seeble's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boudreaux misses with a hook
and Seeble counters with a one-two to the body.
Frank Seeble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seeble misses with an uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreaux.
Seeble misses the shot to the body.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seeble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boudreaux throws out a leg kick but Seeble moves out of range and Boudreaux only half commits.
Seeble tries to counter with a takedown but Boudreaux is quick to defend against it.
A clash of legs there as Seeble blocks the low kick.
Seeble throws a looping overhand right but Boudreaux ducks down to avoid it.
Boudreaux throws out a counter right but Seeble avoids it with no problem.
Gator Boudreaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Boudreaux.
Seeble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seeble. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boudreaux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seeble checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boudreaux misses with a hook
and Seeble counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seeble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seeble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seeble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands with a hook. Seeble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seeble misses with the combination.
Boudreaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seeble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands a right hook to the body.
Seeble misses with a lunging right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gator Boudreaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boudreaux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gator Boudreaux!
Gator Boudreaux gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary 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 Rich Mahogany (ranked 4953 p4p, 3500 weight class) and Bibiano Salvador (ranked 527 p4p, 424 weight class). Mahogany kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Look Good in Leather. The key to victory for Rich Mahogany has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bibiano Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany is looking to counter the offense by Salvador and move into the clinch.
Salvador takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Bibiano Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Bibiano Salvador has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salvador misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Salvador won't allow it.
Mahogany has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Salvador.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salvador tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahogany has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salvador taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salvador manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Salvador prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is trying to drag Salvador to the mat but Salvador just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Salvador.
Come on Salvador - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bibiano Salvador.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Salvador blocks the body kick.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvador.
A big right from Salvador misses.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvador keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Salvador.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvador is trying to defend but Mahogany finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvador trying to control here.
Mahogany is pressing down on Salvador's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvador is holding on for now.
Mahogany is keen to just control but Salvador is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvador tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Salvador is working from the bottom.
Salvador is looking to control Mahogany's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvador avoid being mounted?
Salvador might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahogany haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador wants to improve his position but Mahogany is controlling well.
Mahogany perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salvador trying to control but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salvador.
Salvador is looking to take a break and control but Mahogany is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany tries to buck Salvador off but Salvador is having none of it.
Salvador trying to control the position but Mahogany is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany can't do much from the bottom here.
Mahogany is not content to let Salvador control the position.
Salvador tries for a kimura but Mahogany is defending well.
Salvador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahogany knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mahogany can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany is trying to improve his position.
Salvador wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahogany keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bibiano Salvador's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salvador rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahogany counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Salvador as Mahogany shoots in.
Salvador misses with a body shot.
Good work by Mahogany as he checks the leg kick.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses
and Salvador counters with a single leg into guard. Mahogany didn't expect that.
Salvador postures up.
Salvador looking to pass the guard.
Mahogany trying to keep a closed guard but Salvador is proving a slippery customer.
Salvador trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Salvador preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salvador tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahogany is retaining full guard.
Salvador stopping the sweep attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany working for a triangle but Salvador defends it easily.
Mahogany seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mahogany is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvador is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as Salvador tries to pass.
Salvador drops back looking for a leg! Mahogany is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahogany manages to kick Salvador off! Salvador jumps back into Mahogany's guard.
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.
Salvador wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahogany staying out of range there.
Salvador gets caught napping as Mahogany dives in and scores a takedown. Salvador manages to retain guard.
Mahogany is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving.
Salvador trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bibiano Salvador has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvador working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahogany doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahogany manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahogany got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvador has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahogany has managed to get both his arms back between Salvador's legs - danger averted.
Mahogany is stalling in the full guard.
Salvador trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
Salvador managing to control the position.
Mahogany is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvador keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
Mahogany is fighting to break Salvador's control of his arms but Salvador is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahogany is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahogany is trying to defend but Salvador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mahogany tries to get to full guard but Salvador has control of the leg.
Mahogany slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mahogany controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador advances position into side control!
Salvador tries to advance to mount but can't.
Salvador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvador working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bibiano Salvador's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Salvador thows a leg kick but Mahogany checks it
and Mahogany counters with a series of strikes. Salvador will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvador tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Salvador looks to move away, Mahogany throws a big counter combo but Salvador just gets out of the way.
Salvador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Mahogany shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvador sprawls well. He's pushed Mahogany's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahogany lands a jab to Salvador's midsection.
Rich Mahogany is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvador shoots in and drives through. Mahogany sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahogany or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvador, which made it look bad.
Salvador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahogany defends it well.
Mahogany shoots in but Salvador avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador tries to clinch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Salvador looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahogany looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but Salvador shows good takedown defense.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahogany darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Salvador trying to hold on to Mahogany's head to control him but Mahogany postures up.
Salvador is looking to improve his position.
Salvador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Salvador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvador controlling the position well.
Mahogany trying to control from half guard but Salvador is working away.
Salvador is positioning himself well to prevent Mahogany advancing to mount.
Well, if Mahogany is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salvador makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvador.
Mahogany is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mahogany keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salvador's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahogany showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvador is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahogany defends well.
Salvador not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvador has his hands on Mahogany's head, controlling the position.
Salvador working a defensive guard here.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahogany not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salvador is looking to chop away at Mahogany's legs.
Salvador gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahogany trying to control but Salvador is working from the bottom.
Salvador had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahogany defends it easily.
Salvador escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahogany gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving.
Bibiano Salvador is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvador managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvador 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibiano Salvador!
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bowen Jr (ranked 2382 p4p, 3794 weight class) and Loukas Kouyialis (ranked 281 p4p, 408 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bowen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Loukas Kouyialis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouyialis misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bowen Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kouyialis.
Bowen Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kouyialis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kouyialis misses with a wild body shot.
Bowen Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Kouyialis.
Kouyialis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Kouyialis there.
Bowen Jr instigates a clinch.
Kouyialis tries to work over Bowen Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouyialis is trying to force a seperation but Bowen Jr has the dominant position.
Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kouyialis.
Kouyialis tests Bowen Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouyialis scores with a decent looking hook.
Kouyialis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loukas Kouyialis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kouyialis misses with a two punch combination.
Kouyialis takes a swing at Bowen Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kouyialis lands with a nice body punch.
Bowen Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kouyialis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kouyialis misses with a body punch
and Bowen Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Kouyialis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bowen Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kouyialis lands a right hook to the body.
Bowen Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kouyialis lands a really nice looking cross but Bowen Jr seems unphased.
Bowen Jr is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kouyialis defending well as Bowen Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bowen Jr takes one on the button.
Oh Bowen Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kouyialis cracks Bowen Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bowen Jr falls backwards against the cage. Kouyialis follows up with more strikes that drop Bowen Jr to his knees. Kouyialis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bowen Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loukas Kouyialis!
During a confident post fight interview, Loukas Kouyialis 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 Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 2783 p4p, 2556 weight class) and Lopaka Tanaka (ranked 361 p4p, 335 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lopaka Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tanaka won't be happy with that.
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zimmerman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tanaka looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zimmerman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tanaka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zimmerman lets go of the hold and Tanaka can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 1229 p4p, 2209 weight class) and Spencer Wright (ranked 158 p4p, 282 weight class). Exotic's entrance music is Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. A fine choice. Joe Exotic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Spencer Wright!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Wright.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Spencer Wright has been cut.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exotic is able to avoid easily.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright's coach down at Q Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Exotic throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright cracks Exotic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Wright slips a straight right by Exotic.
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Exotic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Exotic working a defensive guard here.
Exotic has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Exotic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wright has picked Exotic up and slammed him! Exotic can't keep hold of the triangle and Wright manages to pass to side control!
Exotic struggling a bit here.
Exotic tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Wright is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Exotic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic is being controlled here.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Wright trying to control the position but Exotic is working away.
Wright in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Exotic regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spencer Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spencer Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Wright counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee.
Exotic stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Wright.
Exotic takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Exotics head.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright pulls guard effortlessly.
Exotic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright!
Exotic looking for a sweep but Wright has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Exotic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Exotic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wright controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to take Exotic's back here but Exotic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wright controlling from mount.
Spencer Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Exotic can't escape the position.
Wright wants to take Exotic's back here but Exotic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exotic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Exotic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wright fails to advance to Exotic's back.
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wright forces the positional change into back control.
Wright is hanging on to Exotic's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wright tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
A short uppercut from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exotic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Exotic.
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic 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.
Exotic is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic is looking to control Wright's arms but Wright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Exotic has his back to the cage.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright jumps guard.
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright has his hands on Exotic's head, controlling the position.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Exotic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Exotic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wright keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass.
Exotic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Exotic has Wright in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic working a defensive guard but Wright manages to pass into side control anyway.
Exotic tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working.
Exotic is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Exotic tries to improve position but can't.
Wright wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy.
Exotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wright controlling from mount.
Exotic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Exotic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Exotic trying to control here.
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Wright!
Spencer Wright very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 1009 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Skop Doner (ranked 144 p4p, 291 weight class). Morrison's entrance music is Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. A fine choice. 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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skop Doner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Doner moved out of range nicely.
Doner wants to clinch.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doner.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Doner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison cracks Doner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Doner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Morrison tries to move into range but Doner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Doner scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Morrison.
Doner misses with the head strike.
Morrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doner.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doner tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Doner back against the cage.
Doner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doner.
Morrison lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Doner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Doner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doner.
A little jabbing left from Doner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Doner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison won't allow Doner to sweep him here.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Doner blocks nicely.
Morrison throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morrison throws a sloppy strike and Doner has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Morrison is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Doner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skop Doner!
Skop Doner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Frank Morrison spoke after the fight, saying 'This is no place for cowards'.
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