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GDL 82: Roughneck VS Winks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Faacker (ranked 6297 p4p, 5740 weight class) and Mo Money (ranked 699 p4p, 667 weight class). Mo Money has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Willie Faacker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Faacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Money!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faacker lands a big right hand that sends Money crashing to the mat! Faacker stays standing though and waves Money back to his feet!
 Money is rocked!
 It looks like Mo Money has been cut.
Faacker looks to land a combination but Money avoids it well.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Faacker finish him?
Faacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Money moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Money throws out a counter right but Faacker avoids it with no problem.
Faacker cracks Money with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Money falls to his knees and Faacker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Faacker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dill Nickle (ranked 6179 p4p, 5658 weight class) and Nemar Barrierre (ranked 455 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dill Nickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nemar Barrierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickle tests Barrierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nickle digs a good hook to Barrierre's body.
Nickle connects with a nice looking jab.
Dill Nickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrierre walks into a straight right hand from Nickle.
Nickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barrierre's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at The Lions Den inform us that Barrierre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickle is working Barrierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickle stands up over Barrierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickle stands up over Barrierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barrierre has momentary wrist control but Nickle slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barrierre's head.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle content to stall in guard here.
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickle lands a couple of elbows.
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickle distracts Barrierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickle won't allow Barrierre to sweep him here.
Barrierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickle passes Barrierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barrierre has hold of Nickle's hands but Nickle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barrierre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Barrierre's hands, connecting with Barrierre's forehead.
Barrierre is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nickle lands a nice short elbow.
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickle winds up and cracks Barrierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barrierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickle.
Barrierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickle is controlling the pace.
Nickle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barrierre could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nickle has cracked it and Barrierre is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nickle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Copeland (ranked 5397 p4p, 6369 weight class) and Barion Montgomery (ranked 610 p4p, 688 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barion Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montgomery back to the cage. Copeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery takes one to the side of the head.
Copeland misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montgomery moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Montgomery scores with a four punch combination!
Montgomery instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Copeland lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Montgomery keeps control of Copeland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland tries to break free but Montgomery pushes him back against the cage.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Copeland.
Copeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Copeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Copeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland misses with a body shot.
Copeland takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery darts in trying to clinch
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland stalls.
Montgomery trying to control the position but instead, Copeland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montgomery into the cage.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Kenneth Copeland has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Copeland looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Copeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Copeland is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery looks winded!
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Copeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Montgomery off the cage and back into range.
Copeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery tries to counter with a clinch but Copeland shakes him off and moves away.
Montgomery defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Copeland.
Montgomery darts in and clinches Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Copeland letting Montgomery take a breather here.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montgomery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Copeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Montgomery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Montgomery effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
Copeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland works Montgomery's body with a nice hook.
Copeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Montgomery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Kenneth Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Montgomery throws a counter combo.
Copeland throws a low kick but Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Copeland.
Copeland scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland scores with a jab.
Montgomery is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Copeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland scores with a one two! Montgomery had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Copeland throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copeland misses the jab.
Montgomery wants to counter the offense by Copeland and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Copeland - just one landing.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montgomery just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland has had enough of the clinch but Montgomery keeps him there for the moment.
Montgomery has Copeland pressed against the cage, preventing Copeland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland is looking to break free of the clinch but Montgomery has double underhooks.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Copeland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Copeland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Copeland forces Montgomery back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Montgomery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Copeland's face.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Copeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Copeland.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Copeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Copeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Copeland missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Copeland.
A low kick from Copeland misses
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery is trying to stall.
A short right from Copeland on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Montgomery has Copeland pushed against the cage.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montgomery has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Copeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Copeland lands with a right hand.
Copeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery swings for the body but Copeland moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland swinging wildly here.
Montgomery throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Copeland darts in and clinches Montgomery up against the cage.
Montgomery missing with knees to the body.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montgomery throws out the jab.
Copeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland clinches.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Copeland blocks with his arms.
Barion Montgomery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Copeland saw that one coming.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Copeland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenneth Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
Montgomery misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Copeland - that landed with a thud.
Copeland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland lands a body punch.
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Copeland lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Copeland misses with a low kick.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Montgomery has taken the fight to the clinch.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Copeland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Copeland!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Turas (ranked 25223 p4p, 6146 weight class) and Guy McMann (ranked 773 p4p, 671 weight class). Marcin Turas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guy McMann's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcin Turas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy McMann!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turas wants it to stay on the feet.
Turas drops down looking for a counter takedown but McMann sprawls and moves away.
McMann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turas but Turas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Turas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McMann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McMann looks to land a left hand but Turas moved out of range nicely.
McMann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turas moves away.
Guy McMann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMann has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turas wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turas's efforts to push away.
Turas can't break the clinch.
Turas is trying to break free.
McMann has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turas is trying to keep an underhook but McMann manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turas is staying active underneath McMann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McMann with the ground and pound but Turas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turas keeping moving, preventing McMann from controlling successfully.
McMann with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMann scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMann advances to half guard.
McMann passes the guard and advances to mount!
McMann has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turas's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McMann is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! McMann extends the arm and Turas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy McMann!
An out of breath and clearly excited Guy McMann thanked Coconut Supplement Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ghandi (ranked 4365 p4p, 4473 weight class) and Jake Neil (ranked 450 p4p, 453 weight class). Bob Ghandi 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Ghandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Neil!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi throws a front kick that sends Neil stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ghandi closes the distance and clinches.
Ghandi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neil.
Ghandi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off.
Ghandi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghandi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neil is defending well for now.
Neil manages to break the clinch.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghandi moves away.
Ghandi tries to clinch up but Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghandi drives through and clinches with Neil against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neil avoids the elbow strike from Ghandi, against the cage.
Ghandi stalling the fight.
Neil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ghandi prevents Neil from breaking the clinch.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Neil has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ghandi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Neil can turn it around.
Neil can't break the clinch.
Neil wants to break free but Ghandi has control.
Ghandi landing knees to the head.
Ghandi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neil is defending well for now.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Ghandi to work.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi keeps control of Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neil tries to circle away but Ghandi has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Ghandi landing some nice looking knees 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!
Ghandi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Neil in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ghandi.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghandi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neil's defenses.
Ghandi landing knees to the body.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neil takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ghandi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Neil's brow.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi tries a knee to the head but Neil blocks it.
Ghandi tries to land a knee to the head but Neil blocks with his arms.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghandi won't allow it.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghandi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ghandi dominated that round.
That's time! Ghandi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Neil. Those never looked like landing.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghandi.
Ghandi has closed the distance and engaged Neil in a clinch.
Ghandi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Neil's face.
Ghandi misses with a knee strike.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi misses with a knee to the head.
Neil is trying to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling him.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off.
Ghandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neil can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil being controlled against the cage.
Ghandi is pushing Neil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ghandi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ghandi.
Ghandi scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ghandi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ghandi lands a knee to the body.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi has Neil pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Ghandi.
Ghandi has closed the distance and engaged Neil in a clinch.
Ghandi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Neil in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Neil is breathing heavily.
Ghandi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ghandi.
Ghandi missing with knees to the body.
Neil is trying to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling him.
Neil takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghandi landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Neil in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ghandi obliges.
Ghandi lands a knee to the head.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Neil tries to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling the position.
Ghandi misses with a knee to the head.
Neil takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Neil in his tracks for a moment.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil avoiding damage as Ghandi throws knees to the body.
Ghandi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Neil being controlled against the cage.
Ghandi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ghandi misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ghandi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Neil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghandi lands with a slapping head kick.
Ghandi closes the distance and pushes Neil back into the cage.
Neil is trying to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling him.
Neil tries to break free but Ghandi pushes him back against the cage.
Ghandi lands a knee to the body.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Ghandi.
Ghandi stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghandi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Neil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neil gets tackled into the cage by Ghandi. Ghandi maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neil's efforts to push away.
Ghandi taking a breather.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi slowing the pace effectively.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi has Neil pressed against the cage, preventing Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ghandi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Ghandi misses with a knee strike.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neil is rocked!
Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Neil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghandi finish him?
Ghandi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi lands a big knee! That's hurt Neil! Oh, he's all over the place! Ghandi lands another knee that sends Neil to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Ghandi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deon Carruthers (ranked 5379 p4p, 5859 weight class) and GameBred Masvidal (ranked 607 p4p, 642 weight class). GameBred Masvidal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GameBred Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carruthers with a poor takedown
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carruthers has his takedown stuffed
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carruthers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masvidal throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Carruthers colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Masvidal as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Carruthers is left battered and dazed whilst Masvidal and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). GameBred Masvidal!
GameBred Masvidal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adamant Knight (ranked 5158 p4p, 3699 weight class) and Peter Konrad (ranked 595 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Konrad enters the cage!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adamant Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Konrad goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
Konrad darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Konrad into the cage.
Adamant Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.
Knight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace.
Konrad won't allow Knight to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad is holding on to half guard well.
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Konrad wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Konrad's hands, connecting with Konrad's forehead.
Konrad trying to control but Knight postures up.
Konrad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Knight is staying active.
Konrad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to break free.
Knight manages to reverse the position and now he's in Konrad's guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Konrad is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad can't keep his opponent in guard - Knight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Konrad wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Konrad is looking to escape.
Konrad wants to get back to full guard.
Konrad trying to control but Knight postures up.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Konrad pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Konrad's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Konrad taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Konrad won't allow Knight to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konrad taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adamant Knight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Konrad off the cage and back into range.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konrad manages to avoid it.
Konrad tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Konrad with that takedown attempt.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad has a takedown stuffed.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adamant Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.
Konrad throws a sloppy head kick
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Konrad!
Knight scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knight is trying to get an arm triangle but Konrad is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Knight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
You can see the frustration on Konrad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight staying calm.
Konrad is looking for a sweep.
Knight controls the position.
Konrad can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Konrad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Konrad closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Konrad pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Konrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konrad is looking to clinch.
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Konrad was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Konrad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konrad is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Konrad wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Konrad's head.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konrad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight is working Konrad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adamant Knight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Konrad scores with a shot to the body.
Konrad shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Konrad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Konrad avoids it well and moves away.
Konrad is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Konrad misses
and Knight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Konrad's guard.
Konrad is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knight presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Konrad breaks the clinch.
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Konrad is retaining full guard.
Konrad working a defensive guard but Knight manages to pass into side control anyway.
Knight just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knight connects with a decent elbow.
Konrad being controlled for a moment.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Knight taking a breather here.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Konrad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konrad on the ground.
Knight 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.
Knight grinds an elbow into Konrad's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is letting Knight control him for a moment.
Konrad taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight happy to just control the position for now.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Knight controlling the position.
Konrad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Konrad pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knight 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 Konrad's shoulder. That is not cool.
Konrad is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Konrad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konrad is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Peter Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adamant Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adamant Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adamant Knight!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrone Biggums (ranked 5081 p4p, 4280 weight class) and Shick Brithouse (ranked 575 p4p, 502 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrone Biggums!
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, Shick Brithouse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Biggums sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brithouse defending well though.
Biggums controlling the pace.
Biggums trying to control from half guard but Brithouse is working away.
Biggums trying to pass the guard but Brithouse defending well.
Biggums with the ground and pound but Brithouse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brithouse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brithouse trying to keep a closed guard but Biggums is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums trying to control but Brithouse is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biggums throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brithouse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shick Brithouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooh a lovely combination from Brithouse sends Biggums down but not out. Brithouse dives into side control looking to finish.
 Biggums is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What's Biggums going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is looking for a sweep.
Brithouse creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Biggums sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brithouse wants to control but Biggums is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Biggums's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brithouse working the body and head with strikes.
Brithouse cracks Biggums with a big right hand but Biggums just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brithouse is working Biggums over with some ground and pound from side control.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Brithouse keeps moving and retains side control.
Brithouse lands a few punches from side control.
Biggums takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Biggums tries to bench press Brithouse off him but Brithouse keeps the position.
Biggums struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd goes nuts as Brithouse knocks Biggums out cold with a massive hammerfist! Brithouse Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shick Brithouse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Malone (ranked 3394 p4p, 4866 weight class) and Ademir Orochi (ranked 446 p4p, 586 weight class). Ademir Orochi 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ademir Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orochi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Orochi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orochi wants it to stay on the feet.
Orochi dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Orochi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.
Malone throws a leg kick but Orochi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malone tries to clinch up but Orochi circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orochi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi blocks a leg kick.
Malone sets himself, and Orochi steps forward looking for the clinch! Malone avoids it this time.
Malone throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Malone tries to clinch but Orochi moves out of range.
Malone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orochi moves into the clinch.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Orochi misses with a body punch.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orochi.
Orochi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Malone blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Malone wants to get back to striking at distance but Orochi won't allow it.
Orochi lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Orochi prevents the takedown attempt.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orochi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orochi lands a nice elbow.
Malone blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi misses with a body punch.
Orochi lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to pull guard but Orochi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orochi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malone trying to land knees to the body.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Orochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orochi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Orochi to work.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orochi has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone tries to pull guard but Orochi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Orochi has the dominant position.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
Orochi misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orochi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Malone blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone jumps guard but Orochi stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Orochi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orochi counters by clinching up.
Orochi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone trying to control the position but instead, Orochi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malone into the cage.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orochi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Ademir Orochi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
Orochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malone prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Malone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orochi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malone fails to pull guard.
Orochi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orochi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Orochi lands a nice elbow.
Malone prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi digs a right hand underneath Malone's ribcage. Malone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Orochi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orochi to keep the fight standing.
Orochi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orochi lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Malone prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Malone blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orochi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orochi smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone sets himself, and Orochi steps forward looking for the clinch! Malone avoids it this time.
Orochi defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Orochi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Orochi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ademir Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Orochi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orochi wants to counter with a clinch but Malone pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Malone tries to clinch up but Orochi circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone sets himself, and Orochi steps forward looking for the clinch! Malone avoids it this time.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Malone goes for a double leg but Orochi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orochi continues to drive forward.
Orochi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Orochi lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment.
Malone takes an elbow to the temple.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Orochi.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orochi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orochi lands a nice shot to the body.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orochi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malone tries to pull guard but Orochi won't allow it.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone blocks a body shot from Orochi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orochi.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Orochi 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!
Orochi avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orochi is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Orochi circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Orochi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Orochi wants to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch position.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Orochi wants to counter with a clinch but Malone pushes him away.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orochi is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Orochi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orochi moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Orochi lands a damaging elbow.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Orochi lands a nice elbow.
Orochi misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orochi.
Orochi pushes Malone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orochi pushes Malone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orochi stalling in the clinch.
Orochi lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment.
Orochi lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Malone is rocked!
Orochi lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Orochi.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinched against the cage, Orochi lands a big elbow that drops Malone! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Malone is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademir Orochi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Roughneck (ranked 2446 p4p, 2461 weight class) and Harry Winks (ranked 326 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winks!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughneck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roughneck checks a low kick from Winks.
Winks moves away from the strike by Roughneck.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winks but Winks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Winks finds it's target.
It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
Winks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roughneck's sensitive parts.
Winks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Winks lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roughneck goes for a double leg but Winks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winks continues to drive forward.
Winks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Roughneck misses.
Roughneck misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winks throws a lazy uppercut
and Roughneck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winks is not content to let Roughneck control the position.
Roughneck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roughneck not doing much here.
Winks wants to control but Roughneck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck wants to free his trapped foot but Winks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winks actively working from the bottom here.
Roughneck is keen to just control but Winks is a slippery customer.
Roughneck working the head and body with strikes.
Roughneck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winks wants to control but Roughneck is keeping busy.
Roughneck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck is looking to take a break and control but Winks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winks is trying to get back to full guard.
Roughneck thows a huge punch but Winks dodges it nicely.
Roughneck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roughneck trying to control the action but Winks is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roughneck tries for a takedown but Winks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winks is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Roughneck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roughneck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Winks swings for the body but Roughneck moves out of range.
Winks avoids the body shot from Roughneck.
Winks throws out a powerful jab.
Winks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roughneck is rocked!
Winks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roughneck misses with a two punch combination.
Winks tries to land a front kick but Roughneck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roughneck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winks throws a lazy uppercut
and Roughneck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Roughneck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice straight punches there by Roughneck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roughneck.
Harry Winks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roughneck throws a series of strikes that have Winks backpedaling.
Roughneck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roughneck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roughneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Winks as Roughneck shoots in.
Winks dips to his left and cracks Roughneck with an uppercut!
Roughneck misses with a wild body shot.
Winks rushes Roughneck and presses him up against the cage.
Winks tries to work over Roughneck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roughneck goes for a takedown attempt but Winks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roughneck misses with a shot to the body
and Winks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roughneck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Roughneck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winks finds Roughneck's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Roughneck flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Winks lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Roughneck will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winks!
After the fight, Harry Winks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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