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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyga Thum Yum Koong (ranked 4952 p4p, 4949 weight class) and Hieu Vo (ranked 491 p4p, 494 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyga Thum Yum Koong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hieu Vo !
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thum Yum Koong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Thum Yum Koong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thum Yum Koong shoots for a takedown but Vo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thum Yum Koong looks to land a combination but Vo avoids it well.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a takedown but Vo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vo misses the shot to the body.
Thum Yum Koong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thum Yum Koong looking to score a takedown here. Vo is defending well but Thum Yum Koong drives through and ends up in Vo 's guard.
Thum Yum Koong lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thum Yum Koong stands up and waves to Vo to follow him.
Thum Yum Koong is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo clinches with his opponent.
Thum Yum Koong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thum Yum Koong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vo avoids it.
Vo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vo closes the distance and pushes Thum Yum Koong back into the cage.
Vo manages to break the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thum Yum Koong blocks a head kick by Vo .
Vo takes the fight into the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thum Yum Koong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyga Thum Yum Koong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thum Yum Koong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thum Yum Koong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thum Yum Koong controlling from side mount.
Vo struggling a bit here.
Thum Yum Koong has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thum Yum Koong yanks on the arm and Vo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thum Yum Koong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyga Thum Yum Koong!
A relieved looking Tyga Thum Yum Koong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Iommi (ranked 6649 p4p, 5093 weight class) and Brook Spilih (ranked 636 p4p, 529 weight class). Iommi comes to the cage accompanied by Into The Void. Jerry Iommi 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Iommi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brook Spilih!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iommi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spilih.
Iommi shoots in for a double leg but Spilih sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spilih is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iommi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spilih fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spilih shoots in looking for a takedown. Iommi tries to sprawl out of it but Spilih keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iommi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spilih tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iommi feints and as Spilih raises his hands in defense, Iommi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spilih tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iommi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iommi looking to sit in guard and control but Spilih gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iommi is trying to hold Spilih in close to prevent damage but Spilih has managed to pass into half guard.
Spilih is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iommi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilih controlling the action here.
Spilih tries to pass to full mount but Iommi defends it.
Iommi trying to control but Spilih postures up.
Spilih has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spilih controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spilih moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iommi has worked his arm free - good work by Iommi!
Iommi looks to move to half guard but instead Spilih has passed into mount! Damn!
Iommi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilih content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Spilih has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spilih wants to control the pace but Iommi is squirming around nicely.
Iommi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iommi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spilih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iommi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iommi is trying to control but can't.
Iommi looking for submissions off his back.
Iommi is staying active underneath Spilih, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spilih fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Spilih dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iommi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spilih sprawls well initially but Iommi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spilih scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iommi manages to mount him!
Spilih really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brook Spilih has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iommi tries to control but Spilih wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iommi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilih fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iommi checks a low kick from Spilih.
Iommi wants to clinch but Spilih slips to the side
and Spilih counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Iommi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iommi tries to bench press Spilih off him but Spilih keeps the position.
Iommi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spilih presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Spilih content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iommi blocking the ground and pound.
Spilih prevents Iommi from getting the reversal.
Spilih controlling from mount.
Spilih trying to control but Iommi is having none of it.
Spilih controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iommi is desperately trying to improve his position but Spilih has a good base and remains in mount.
Iommi wants to hold on but Spilih pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Spilih there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spilih prevents Iommi from getting the reversal.
Spilih avoids the attempt from Iommi to control.
Iommi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Spilih.
Spilih looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iommi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spilih.
Spilih looking to ground and pound but Iommi is blocking nicely.
Spilih misses with a head shot.
Iommi is desperately trying to improve his position but Spilih has a good base and remains in mount.
Spilih controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spilih wants to take Iommi's back but he can't do it this time.
Iommi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Spilih.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Spilih showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spilih shoots in but Iommi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iommi throwing a counter right hand but Spilih manages to avoid it.
Iommi stuffs the takedown.
Iommi is looking to counter the offense by Spilih and move into the clinch.
Iommi shoots for a double leg takedown but Spilih sprawls well. He's pushed Iommi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Spilih on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spilih fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iommi avoids it really well and circles away.
Jerry Iommi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Iommi fails with the takedown
and Spilih counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih shoots in for a takedown but Iommi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jerry Iommi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iommi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spilih's waist but Spilih gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iommi off to one side.
Spilih has Iommi up against the cage in a clinch.
Iommi pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iommi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iommi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spilih stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iommi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iommi trying to keep a closed guard but Spilih is proving a slippery customer.
Iommi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spilih controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spilih.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spilih decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Iommi, up you get!
Spilih throws a head kick that misses.
Iommi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iommi fails to land the takedown.
Spilih has Iommi up against the cage in a clinch.
Iommi pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spilih is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Iommi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spilih stacks Iommi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spilih!
Iommi can't do much from the bottom here.
Spilih tries to advance to mount but Iommi instead regains half guard.
Spilih has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iommi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spilih.
Iommi wants to improve his position but Spilih is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iommi won't allow Spilih to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brook Spilih comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spilih 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brook Spilih!
A very excited looking Brook Spilih made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Estavilio (ranked 6051 p4p, 6204 weight class) and Teitur Sigurjonsson (ranked 598 p4p, 609 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alphonso Estavilio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teitur Sigurjonsson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estavilio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sigurjonsson tries to clinch up.
Sigurjonsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Estavilio keeps the fight on the outside.
Sigurjonsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Estavilio circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Estavilio's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sigurjonsson wants to clinch up but Estavilio keeps it at a distance.
Estavilio throws a big counter combination but Sigurjonsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Estavilio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estavilio has picked Sigurjonsson up - he's going for a ride! Estavilio dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Estavilio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sigurjonsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estavilio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sigurjonsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Estavilio wants to work for an arm triangle but Sigurjonsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Estavilio seems to be working for a kimura but Sigurjonsson defends the submission attempt.
Estavilio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estavilio thows a huge punch but Sigurjonsson dodges it nicely.
Estavilio is trying to control the action in half guard but Sigurjonsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sigurjonsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estavilio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sigurjonsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Estavilio postures up.
Estavilio forces his way into half guard.
Estavilio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sigurjonsson is just riding it out for now. Estavilio eventually gives up the hold.
Estavilio working over Sigurjonsson with some ground and pound. Sigurjonsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estavilio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sigurjonsson has given up his back here.
Estavilio connects with a big shot to the side of Sigurjonsson's head.
Estavilio has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sigurjonsson is defending well but eventually Estavilio manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sigurjonsson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alphonso Estavilio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Conover (ranked 4874 p4p, 6320 weight class) and Jim Buffer (ranked 452 p4p, 524 weight class). Charlie Conover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Buffer's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Conover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Buffer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffer misses with a double jab.
Buffer tries to bum rush Conover with a series of wild strikes but Conover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buffer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conover.
Buffer misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Buffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buffer misses with a double jab.
Conover throws a body punch but Buffer moves out of range.
Buffer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buffer lands the left hand.
Conover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Jim Buffer has been cut.
Conover lands a big right hand that sends Buffer crashing to the mat! Conover stays standing though and waves Buffer back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buffer throws a nice looking combination but Conover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Buffer misses.
Conover lands a nice looking body shot.
Buffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buffer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conover.
Conover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buffer manages to avoid it.
Buffer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Buffer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffer tries to bum rush Conover with a series of wild strikes but Conover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buffer looks to land a left hand but Conover moved out of range nicely.
Conover misses with a wild combination.
Buffer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conover.
Conover throws a series of punches but Buffer avoids them all with ease.
Conover ducks under a wild hook from Buffer.
Buffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buffer slips a jab and a cross from Conover.
Conover throws a nice looking combination but Buffer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buffer manages to avoid it.
Conover misses with a series of wild punches.
Buffer misses with a series of wild punches.
Conover avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conover.
Conover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conover is looking for a counter combo.
Buffer throws a right and a left that Conover avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Conover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conover throws an overhand right that lands on Buffer's shoulder, as Buffer tries to avoid the shot.
Conover lands a big uppercut and Buffer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Buffer looks OK. Conover waves Buffer back to his feet!
Conover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conover defending well as Buffer loads up on a big left hand.
Conover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Buffer.
Conover is looking for a counter combo.
Conover throws out a loose jab but Buffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conover misses with a wild body shot.
Conover cracks Buffer with a hook to the temple - Buffer is on wobbly legs here! Conover swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Buffer falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Conover wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Conover!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gee Gutsu (ranked 4981 p4p, 5873 weight class) and Kimchi Ramen (ranked 546 p4p, 599 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimchi Ramen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramen throws a head kick that Gutsu semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramen.
Ramen throws a head kick that misses.
Ramen lands a slapping body shot.
Gutsu blocks a head kick by Ramen.
Ramen throws a head kick that misses.
Ramen scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu forces Ramen back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Ramen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu walks into a straight right hand from Ramen.
Gutsu forces Ramen back against the cage and clinches.
Ramen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramen wants the takedown. Gutsu is fighting it off but Ramen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gutsu's guard against the cage.
Gutsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutsu 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.
Gutsu has control of Ramen's left arm, preventing Ramen from doing any damage.
Gutsu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ramen rolls with it to try and escape but Gutsu cranks on the arm and Ramen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gee Gutsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Duong (ranked 2674 p4p, 5968 weight class) and Bjorn Cloudsen (ranked 343 p4p, 594 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Duong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Cloudsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloudsen shoots and misses
and Duong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bjorn Cloudsen has been cut.
Cloudsen tries for a takedown but Duong circles away easily
and Duong counters with a straight right hand.
Cloudsen with a poor takedown
letting Duong counter with a right hand.
Steven Duong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Cloudsen.
Cloudsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duong!
Cloudsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cloudsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cloudsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Duong is defending well.
Cloudsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloudsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloudsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duong is looking to regain half guard here but Cloudsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Duong can't do much from the bottom here.
Cloudsen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Duong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cloudsen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Duong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cloudsen lets go of the hold and Duong can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Cloudsen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert With (ranked 2935 p4p, 5172 weight class) and Mikkel Philips (ranked 142 p4p, 219 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert With!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikkel Philips!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips slips under a jab from With.
With throws an off balance right hand
and Philips counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
With misses with a looping left.
With looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
With punishes Philips's body with a nice straight punch.
With looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
Philips blocks a jab.
Philips gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
With is pushing Philips's head away, looking to escape. Philips manages to hold on to the position though.
Philips cracks With with a big right hand but With just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
With is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Philips asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Philips remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but With is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips trying to control the position but With is working away.
With wants to get back to his feet but Philips drags him back down.
Philips is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. With is trying to escape and Philips transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and With is forced to tap! Nice work there by Philips! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikkel Philips!
Mikkel Philips is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Mikkel Philips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Downs (ranked 2618 p4p, 5033 weight class) and Mark Mansome (ranked 347 p4p, 548 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Downs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Mansome!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs with a jab.
It looks like Mark Mansome has been cut.
Downs loads up on a big right hand but Mansome slips the punch.
Mansome swinging wildly here.
Mansome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Downs cracks Mansome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mansome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Downs.
Downs looks to land a right hand but Mansome moved out of range.
Downs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mansome throws a sloppy head kick and Downs moves out of range easily.
Downs sends Mansome crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Downs is motioning to the referee to let Mansome up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Mansome is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mansome is aggressively charging in as Downs backs up avoiding any damage. Downs tosses out a jab and Mansome runs right into it face first! Mansome is out cold! Downs dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mansome's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Downs!
Mark Downs is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 1091 p4p, 2338 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 31 p4p, 91 weight class). Miguel Cotto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 43 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotto's guard.
Zuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotto wants to sweep but no luck.
Zuma pushes down on Cotto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cotto is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zuma controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma fails to advance to Cotto's back.
Zuma controlling from the full mount.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma controlling from mount.
It looks like Zuma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zuma prevents Cotto from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma controlling from mount.
Zuma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cotto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zuma controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries for a kimura but Cotto is defending well.
Cotto is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cotto is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cotto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cotto has control of Zuma's left arm, preventing Zuma from doing any damage.
Cotto trying to control the position.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cotto's guard.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto trying to control from the bottom.
Zuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zuma works his way into side control.
Cotto is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuma on the ground.
Zuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cotto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zuma controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cotto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zuma working away.
Zuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cotto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Zuma stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control the position but Cotto is working away.
Zuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cotto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zuma but great work by Cotto.
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma wants to control but Cotto postures up.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
Cotto just content to control the position.
Zuma wants to control but Cotto postures up.
Zuma tries to bench press Cotto off him but Cotto keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma sneaks back into half guard.
Zuma trying to control from the bottom.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Cotto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Cotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Cotto misses with a hook.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cotto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuma advances position into side control!
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is staying tight to Cotto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Cotto is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zuma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuma controlling the pace.
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuma content to control rather than advance.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuma stops Cotto from getting back to his feet.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zuma not doing much here.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Cotto won't allow it.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zuma moves into full mount! Cotto won't be happy about that!
Cotto stops Zuma from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuma 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Miguel Cotto stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 441 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Malik Ali (ranked 8 p4p, 104 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Ali !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Leagatius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leagatius scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Leagatius counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali throws a head kick but Leagatius moves out of range.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Leagatius counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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