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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro De Campo (ranked 5263 p4p, 6644 weight class) and Tom Quinlevan (ranked 244 p4p, 273 weight class). Tom Quinlevan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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167 cm 22 134 1 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm 24 135 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Counter fighter Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt Good low kicks Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro De Campo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Quinlevan! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quinlevan throws out a powerful jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Campo. Quinlevan is trying to get back to his feet. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. De Campo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Campo working for a submission but Quinlevan is keeping him at bay. De Campo controlling his opponent. De Campo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. De Campo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Quinlevan hang on?
 That's one minute gone in the round. De Campo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Campo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. De Campo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Campo looking to secure an arm triangle but Quinlevan defends it well.
De Campo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Quinlevan is trying to stand but he's just given De Campo his back.
De Campo is working for a rear naked choke. Quinlevan is not defending it well and De Campo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Quinlevan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Quinlevan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro De Campo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Asd Asd (ranked 4216 p4p, 6192 weight class) and gonnaSMASH YourFACE (ranked 199 p4p, 268 weight class). Asd Asd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 cm 25 130 1 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm 25 130 0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Self confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asd Asd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, gonnaSMASH YourFACE! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! YourFACE fails with a takedown attempt. Asd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
YourFACE should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Asd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
YourFACE shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asd but Asd pushes him off and we're back to square one. YourFACE shoots for a takedown but Asd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Asd Asd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gonnaSMASH YourFACE. YourFACE showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asd.
Sloppy strikes from Asd. Those never looked like landing. Asd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Asd does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. YourFACE dodges the punch combination from Asd.
YourFACE changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Asd throws a right and a left that YourFACE avoids nicely. Asd throws a series of punches but YourFACE avoids them all with ease. Asd misses with a two punch combination.
And YourFACE tries to counter it with a takedown but Asd pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Asd throws a right hand that YourFACE ducks under and follows up with a left that YourFACE also avoids with ease.
 That's one minute gone in the round. YourFACE showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asd.
Asd throws a series of punches but YourFACE avoids them all with ease. Asd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
YourFACE changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asd tries to avoid it but YourFACE manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asd to the ground. Asd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Asd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by YourFACE. YourFACE drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asd defends it well.
YourFACE feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Asd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes YourFACE off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Asd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Asd is breathing heavily. Asd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
YourFACE bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Asd is looking to get back to his feet here but YourFACE is keeping cool and he's managed to take Asd's back. YourFACE is looking to control Asd but Asd is wriggling around and keeping busy. YourFACE throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Asd!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - YourFACE's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
YourFACE is punishing Asd with strikes - can he finish him?! Good control from YourFACE. Asd just trying to survive but YourFACE is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. I really don't envy Asd right now.
YourFACE scores with punches to the body. Asd wants to control his opponent's hands but YourFACE gets his hands free. YourFACE has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Asd is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Asd grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Asd wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. Asd looking very determined here, making life difficult for YourFACE.
YourFACE is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Asd trying to control the hands but YourFACE breaks the grip. YourFACE has the hooks in. Asd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Asd is trying to stand back up. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. YourFACE connects with a big shot to the side of Asd's head.
YourFACE struggling to keep hold of the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. YourFACE looking to hold on to the position here but Asd rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Asd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! YourFACE escapes and throws Asd's legs to the side, diving into side control! YourFACE is working Asd over with some ground and pound from side control. YourFACE wants to control but Asd is keeping him busy. YourFACE is working Asd over with some ground and pound from side control. YourFACE in side control lands a decent elbow. Asd is looking to reverse the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asd Asd dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
YourFACE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. YourFACE dives in and grabs Asd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asd pushes down on YourFACE's head and hops out. As YourFACE looks to move away, Asd throws a big counter combo but YourFACE just gets out of the way. Asd Asd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Asd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Asd misses with a series of wild punches.
YourFACE showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asd.
Asd misses with a wild combination.
Asd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asd gets caught flat footed, as YourFACE shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Asd wriggles free and stands up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
YourFACE gets a double leg takedown into Asd's guard. Asd controlling YourFACE's posture. Hammerfist, elbow! yells YourFACE's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Asd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Asd has an active guard here but YourFACE has managed to pass into half guard.
YourFACE wants to take a breather but Asd is having none of it. Well, if YourFACE is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. YourFACE trying to control from Asd's half guard. Asd has other ideas though and has regained full guard. YourFACE lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
 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. Asd is looking to stand up but YourFACE isn't so interested in that idea. Asd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that YourFACE can do to turn this around? Asd keeping moving, preventing YourFACE from controlling successfully. Asd wants to get back to his feet but YourFACE is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. YourFACE defends it easily. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. YourFACE wants to control from the top but Asd keeps moving.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Asd fails to land with a series of punches.
Asd Asd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. YourFACE shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asd as he jumps to the side. Asd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Asd Asd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gonnaSMASH YourFACE. YourFACE avoids the head kick by Asd.
YourFACE slips a jab and a cross from Asd.
YourFACE misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
YourFACE dives in and scores a takedown into Asd's guard.
Asd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. YourFACE has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. YourFACE jumps guard but Asd stands there with YourFACE around his waist. YourFACE gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
 That's four 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! Asd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Asd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asd Asd is winning the standup battle so far. YourFACE shoots in looking for a takedown but Asd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing YourFACE's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Asd throws a right hand that YourFACE ducks under and follows up with a left that YourFACE also avoids with ease. YourFACE looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A combination from Asd does no damage. And YourFACE tries to counter it with a takedown but Asd pushes his down on his head and steps out. YourFACE throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asd's waist but Asd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing YourFACE off to one side. Asd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from YourFACE. Asd throws a combination that misses
and YourFACE counters with a nice double leg into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asd throws his legs up looking for a submission but YourFACE uses it to pass to side control.
YourFACE is looking to take a break and control but Asd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asd Asd dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
YourFACE shoots in and drives through. Asd sprawls well. Some wild striking there from Asd.
Asd misses with a wild combination.
Asd throws a right hand that YourFACE ducks under and follows up with a left that YourFACE also avoids with ease. Horrible takedown attempt by YourFACE or perhaps it was just good defense by Asd, which made it look bad. YourFACE fails with the takedown. Asd appears to be looking for a big counter. Asd Asd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gonnaSMASH YourFACE. YourFACE shoots in for a takedown but Asd shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Asd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
YourFACE dodges the punch combination from Asd.
Asd throws a right and a left that YourFACE avoids nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
YourFACE shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asd's guard.
Asd wriggles free and stands up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. YourFACE shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asd as he avoids it easily. YourFACE shoots for a takedown but Asd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
YourFACE throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. YourFACE is in Asd's guard. YourFACE postures up.
YourFACE trying to control the position from guard on top but Asd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. YourFACE being controlled here momentarily. YourFACE controlling from the top position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Asd trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. YourFACE scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Asd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asd tries to get out of the position. YourFACE won't allow Asd to sweep him here.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. YourFACE closes the distance and clinches up with Asd, looking for a takedown. YourFACE pushes Asd against the cage but Asd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Asd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by YourFACE. Asd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. YourFACE showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asd.
Asd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asd throws a right and a left that both miss. Asd throws a right and a left that YourFACE avoids nicely. YourFACE tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. YourFACE shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asd but Asd pushes him off and we're back to square one. Asd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
YourFACE closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. YourFACE takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Asd is refusing to be controlled, as YourFACE sits in half guard. YourFACE working over Asd with some ground and pound. Asd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. YourFACE performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. YourFACE seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Asd is trying is best to control the position here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. gonnaSMASH YourFACE has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! YourFACE lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Asd Asd showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asd Asd!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Beeton (ranked 4879 p4p, 4735 weight class) and Ash Ketchum (ranked 407 p4p, 400 weight class). Ash Ketchum struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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180 cm 20 155 0 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Beeton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Ketchum! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ketchum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beeton gets a clinch.
Beeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beeton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Beeton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ketchum gets tackled into the cage by Beeton. Beeton maintains the clinch. Beeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Beeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ketchum looks winded! Knees to the body from Beeton.
Beeton crunches a lovely knee into Ketchum's ribcage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beeton crunches a lovely knee into Ketchum's ribcage. Nice elbow from Beeton. Knees in the clinch landing for Beeton.
Beeton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beeton breaks from the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeton clinches up against the cage. Knees to the body from Beeton.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beeton. Beeton scores a nice knee to the body.
Beeton breaks from the clinch.
Beeton with a nice calf kick. Ketchum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Beeton looks to land a combination. Ketchum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beeton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beeton has Ketchum up against the cage in a clinch.
Beeton breaks the clinch.
Beeton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Beeton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but Beeton won't allow it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeton breaks the clinch.
Michael Beeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beeton moves into the clinch successfully.
Ketchum letting Beeton take a breather here. Beeton leaning his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Beeton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Beeton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beeton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A left lands for Beeton.
Beeton moves into the clinch. Ketchum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beeton after a bit of a struggle.
Beeton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ketchum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Beeton feinted with a counter takedown.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Beeton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beeton clinches up with Ketchum and pushes him back against the cage. Beeton stalling the fight.
Beeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Beeton tenderised Ketchum's leg. Ketchum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beeton forces Ketchum back against the cage and clinches. Knees to the body from Beeton.
Beeton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ketchum's defenses.
It looks like Ash Ketchum has been cut. Ketchum is looking to control Beeton's arms but Beeton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ketchum has his back to the cage. Beeton scores with a hook to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beeton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A left hand lands to the body for Beeton.
Beeton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beeton breaks from the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Beeton lands with a nice combination. Ketchum backs away looking to recover.
Ketchum is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beeton clinches up with Ketchum and pushes him back against the cage. Ketchum is still on wobbly legs! Can Beeton finish him? Beeton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beeton manages to break the clinch.
Beeton closes the distance and clinches. Ketchum seems to have recovered his senses. Nice elbow from Beeton.
Beeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beeton gets a clinch. Ketchum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beeton has him pressed against the cage.
Beeton drops Ketchum with a big knee straight up the middle! Ketchum is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Beeton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beeton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ketchum is trying to break the clinch but Beeton has him pressed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beeton breaks the clinch.
Beeton throws a front kick that sends Ketchum stumbling back into the cage.
Beeton closes the distance and clinches.
Beeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Beeton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ash Ketchum's cut. That's time! Beeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beeton lands a big right hook! Ketchum looks hurt but is still standing! Beeton lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ketchum falls down and Beeton dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ketchum's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Beeton runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Beeton! Our winner, Michael Beeton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Campos (ranked 4884 p4p, 4711 weight class) and Jessie Reyes (ranked 596 p4p, 588 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Campos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jessie Reyes! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away. Campos blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Campos moved away.
Reyes gets a takedown into half guard.
Campos kicks off Reyes and gets to his feet. Campos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reyes avoids it really well and circles away. Campos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jessie Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot by Reyes.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Campos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Reyes misses. Campos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reyes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reyes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reyes showed some decent athleticism there. Campos keeping hold of Reyes's head, controlling as best he can. Campos is looking to control Reyes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campos avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Campos is not content to let Reyes control the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking for a kimura here.
Campos keeps control of the position for the meantime. Campos manages to get to full guard.
Reyes postures up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Reyes being controlled here momentarily. Campos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Campos tries to land a sweep but no joy. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Campos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reyes is aware though and is defending well. Campos seems keen to control Reyes's posture.
Campos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos looking for a guillotine here but Reyes defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Campos is adopting a defensive guard. Campos is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up. Reyes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Campos wants to sweep but no luck. Campos pulls Reyes in to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Campos dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reyes darts in and clinches Campos up against the cage.
Reyes breaks from the clinch.
Campos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reyes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Campos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reyes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Campos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reyes has Campos in his guard.
 We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campos sitting in guard here, content to control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Campos trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom. Campos won't allow Reyes to sweep him here. Campos slips nicely into half guard. Reyes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Campos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Campos is trying to control the action in half guard but Reyes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reyes trying to control here.
Reyes is not content to let Campos control the position. Reyes regains full guard. Nicely done. Reyes is breathing heavily. Campos wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving. Campos forces his way into half guard.
Campos is trying to work for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Campos prevents Reyes from standing back up.
Campos is working for a submission of some sort.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos is working for a submission of some sort.
Campos moves nicely into side control. Campos wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
Campos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Reyes can't do much from the bottom here.
Campos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reyes has escaped the position, nice work there. Reyes is not content to let Campos control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reyes is letting Campos control him for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Campos dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Campos throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses. Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Reyes scores with a body shot.
Reyes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Campos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Campos working a defensive guard here.
Campos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Campos looking for a triangle here. Reyes is fighting it but it looks tight! Campos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reyes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Campos! A victorious Lucas Campos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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