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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Veena (ranked 23654 p4p, 4318 weight class) and Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 685 p4p, 548 weight class). Ulfriksson has chosen Hvem Er Hun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elo Veena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfriksson misses with a kick to the body.
Ulfriksson connects with a crisp jab.
Ulfriksson moves in looking to clinch but Veena pushes him off.
Veena cracks Ulfriksson with an uppercut from hell and Ulfriksson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Veena's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 It looks like Ingolf Ulfriksson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulfriksson is trying to control the position but Veena postures up.
Ulfriksson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ulfriksson is trying to keep Veena in close.
Ulfriksson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Veena is controlling him.
Ulfriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulfriksson trying to keep a closed guard but Veena is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Veena won't allow Ulfriksson to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veena waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ulfriksson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ulfriksson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Ulfriksson is rocked!
Veena stands up from Ulfriksson's guard - Veena perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ulfriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Veena finish him?
Ulfriksson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veena defends well and Ulfriksson ends up having to push Veena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veena is stalking Ulfriksson. Ulfriksson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Veena, and it's lights out! Ulfriksson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Veena!
Elo Veena seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 6246 p4p, 23182 weight class) and Thanos Eternal (ranked 122 p4p, 205 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thanos Eternal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eternal forces Unbelivable back against the cage and clinches.
Unbelivable lands with a left to the head.
Eternal blocks a body shot from Unbelivable.
Eternal swings wildly with an uppercut but Unbelivable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unbelivable blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unbelivable just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eternal's brow.
Unbelivable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eternal tries to pull guard but Unbelivable won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unbelivable to keep the fight standing.
Unbelivable being controlled against the cage.
Unbelivable is working for takedown but Eternal is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternal drags the fight down to the ground.
Unbelivable pushes down on Eternal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eternal tries to kick Unbelivable off but Unbelivable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Unbelivable manages to move to mount!
Unbelivable takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eternal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable 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! Unbelivable extends the arm and Eternal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Senior (ranked 3645 p4p, 5823 weight class) and Steve Taylor (ranked 514 p4p, 657 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Senior has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor punishes Senior's body with a nice straight punch.
Senior drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Senior has Taylor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Senior pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taylor tumbling to the mat - Senior dives into Taylor's guard.
Senior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Senior wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Senior slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor is staying active underneath Senior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Senior is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Senior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Senior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Senior working Taylor over with strikes here.
Senior wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Senior content just to control the position here.
Senior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Senior maintains control.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Senior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Steve Taylor has been cut.
Senior controlling the pace for now.
Senior working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Senior avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Senior controlling from the full mount.
Senior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Senior working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
Senior controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has left one of his arms exposed and Senior doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Taylor screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Senior!
After the big win, Joe Senior made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 3585 p4p, 3161 weight class) and Todd Wad (ranked 505 p4p, 456 weight class). Von Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). 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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Wad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wad lands a head kick!
 It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
No joy there for Wad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan avoids the body shot from Wad.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Wad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wad misses with a looping left.
Wad throws a head kick that Von Ryan semi-blocks.
Wad throws a head kick that misses.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Ryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wad rushes Von Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wad told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Wad looking to pass the guard.
Von Ryan keeping moving, preventing Wad from controlling successfully.
Von Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Wad is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ryan pushes a forearm under Wad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 1169 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Cayden Donovan (ranked 160 p4p, 220 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donovan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bader scrambles back to his feet.
Donovan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bader scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Cayden Donovan has been cut.
Donovan staying out of range there.
Bader scores with a sloppy right hand. Donovan should have avoided that one.
Donovan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donovan wants to clinch up but Bader keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donovan.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches.
Donovan tries to work over Bader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Bader's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan misses with some punches.
Bader managing to block the knees to the body from Donovan.
Bader lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Donovan.
Bader throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Bader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bader cracks Donovan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donovan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Donovan there.
Bader throws the left hand but Donovan avoids the punch easily.
Donovan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Bader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donovan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donovan staying out of range there.
A big left from Donovan misses.
Donovan blocks a jab.
Donovan slips under a jab from Bader.
Bader misses with an uppercut. Donovan saw that one coming.
Donovan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bader with a body shot.
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!
Donovan jabs Bader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donovan jabs at Bader's body.
Donovan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bader.
Donovan jabs Bader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Donovan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bader.
Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Bader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Cayden Donovan's cut even more.
Bader misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donovan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan slips a jab from Bader.
Donovan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donovan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donovan blocks a jab.
Donovan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bader.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches.
Donovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donovan slips a jab from Bader.
A countering left hand to the body from Donovan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bader was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Bader appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bader throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donovan.
As Donovan looks to move away, Bader throws a big counter combo but Donovan just gets out of the way.
Donovan throws a big shot that misses.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bader throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Donovan.
Donovan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bader misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Donovan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Bader misses.
Donovan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Timo Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan moves into the clinch successfully.
Donovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bader tries to break free but Donovan pushes him back against the cage.
Bader is trying to break the clinch but Donovan has him pressed against the cage.
Donovan lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bader.
Bader manages to break the clinch.
Bader moves out of range as Donovan strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws an overhand right that lands on Donovan's shoulder, as Donovan tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan jabs Bader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donovan misses with a hook.
Bader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bader throws a body punch but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bader rather than just go for the knockout.
Bader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan moves away from the strike by Bader.
Donovan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bader.
Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan pushes Bader up against the cage in a clinch.
Bader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bader is trying to push Donovan away but Donovan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bader.
Donovan throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donovan tries to work over Bader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bader managing to block the knees to the body from Donovan.
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cayden Donovan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cayden Donovan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bader misses with a hook. Donovan ducked under it nicely.
Donovan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Donovan does it's job there.
Donovan tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it.
Bader looks to land a left hand but Donovan moved out of range nicely.
Donovan misses with a wild combination.
Donovan takes one to the side of the head.
Donovan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donovan scores with a jab to the body.
Bader throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bader finds it's way through Donovan's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Timo Bader is winning the standup battle so far.
Donovan slips under a jab.
Donovan misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bader throws out the jab.
Donovan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Donovan misses.
Donovan throws a shot to the body.
Donovan cracks Bader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donovan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donovan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan digs a good hook to Bader's body.
Donovan slips a straight right by Bader.
Bader throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donovan lands a nice hook to Bader's body. Bader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
Donovan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bader.
Donovan thuds a left hand into Bader's body.
Donovan scores with a jab. Bader acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Donovan.
Bader lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The cut above Cayden Donovan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Donovan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Donovan misses with a hook
and Bader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bader connects with a combination that backs up Donovan into the cage. Bader lands a flurry of punches that gets past Donovan's guard. Donovan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bader bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Bader!
Timo Bader thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Hooper (ranked 2526 p4p, 2413 weight class) and Frank Diaz (ranked 372 p4p, 353 weight class). Danilo Hooper 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danilo Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Hooper is looking for a sweep.
Hooper is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Javi Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Diaz cracks Hooper with a big right hand but Hooper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz prevents Hooper from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper keeping his opponent close.
Hooper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Hooper is defending the position.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz prevents Hooper from standing back up.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Hooper defends it.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Hooper tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hooper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hooper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hooper shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Hooper defends it well.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
Hooper tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz looking to control but Hooper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hooper is in real trouble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Hooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Hooper's head but Hooper avoids it well.
Diaz is working to tighten his grip on Hooper's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hooper has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Diaz is really squeezing tight and eventually Hooper passes out! Diaz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Diaz!
A very excited looking Frank Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 818 p4p, 1111 weight class) and Marcellus Legionarius (ranked 130 p4p, 170 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Kraulthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcellus Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kraulthammer clinches.
Kraulthammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Legionarius avoids the damage to the body.
Kraulthammer prevents Legionarius from breaking the clinch.
Legionarius has had enough of the clinch but Kraulthammer keeps him there for the moment.
Legionarius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraulthammer tries for a takedown but Legionarius manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Legionarius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius tries to break the clinch but Kraulthammer is controlling the position.
Legionarius breaks from the clinch.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Legionarius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kraulthammer is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Legionarius is defending well.
Legionarius takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraulthammer throws a strike aimed at the side of Legionarius's head but Legionarius avoids it well.
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.
Legionarius is trying to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Legionarius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraulthammer lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Legionarius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legionarius tries to escape but Kraulthammer is in control.
Kraulthammer wants to control but Legionarius is keeping him busy.
Legionarius bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Legionarius to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legionarius scores with a punch to the head.
Marcellus Legionarius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legionarius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kraulthammer fails to land the takedown.
Legionarius feints and then cracks Kraulthammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kraulthammer down.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Legionarius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kraulthammer is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legionarius explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kraulthammer shoots in and drives through. Legionarius sprawls well.
Kraulthammer dives in and grabs Legionarius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legionarius pushes down on Kraulthammer's head and hops out.
Kraulthammer looks for a takedown but Legionarius sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Legionarius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Kraulthammer with that takedown attempt.
Legionarius is looking for the big counter here.
Kraulthammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraulthammer darts in looking for a takedown but Legionarius gets double underhooks and turns Kraulthammer into the cage.
Legionarius throws a counter combo.
Legionarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraulthammer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraulthammer gets control of Legionarius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraulthammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Legionarius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraulthammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legionarius has managed to get both his arms back between Kraulthammer's legs - danger averted.
Legionarius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legionarius tries to stand but Kraulthammer is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Legionarius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Legionarius pushes his legs off easily.
Legionarius wants to stand but Kraulthammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Legionarius gets to his feet. Kraulthammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Legionarius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legionarius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kraulthammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Legionarius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraulthammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legionarius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legionarius lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer tries to clinch up but Legionarius circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legionarius! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Legionarius.
Lars Kraulthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraulthammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Legionarius scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraulthammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcellus Legionarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legionarius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraulthammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legionarius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Legionarius as he jumps to the side.
Legionarius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Legionarius is trying to defend but Kraulthammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Legionarius pushes Kraulthammer off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Legionarius flicks out a counter leg kick but Kraulthammer steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legionarius.
Kraulthammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Legionarius counters with a left and a right that stings Kraulthammer.
It looks like Lars Kraulthammer has been cut.
Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Legionarius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Kraulthammer is rocked!
Legionarius lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kraulthammer is looking to close the distance but Legionarius sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kraulthammer crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kraulthammer is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcellus Legionarius!
A very excited looking Marcellus Legionarius 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.
In defeat, Lars Kraulthammer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 852 p4p, 637 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 136 p4p, 102 weight class). Vanorden has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
letting Sausagestrong counter with a right hand.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden darts in and clinches Sausagestrong up against the cage.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sausagestrong misses with some punches.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
We've been informed that Vanorden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden has clasped his hands together around Sausagestrong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sausagestrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanorden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sausagestrong's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vanorden controls the position from side control.
Sausagestrong manages to get back to half guard.
Vanorden tries to pass to full mount but Sausagestrong defends it.
Still in half guard, Vanorden seems content to control.
Sausagestrong tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sausagestrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanorden pulls his head out easily.
Vanorden moves into full mount! Sausagestrong won't be happy about that!
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vanorden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sausagestrong can't escape the position.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
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!
Sausagestrong working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden controlling from mount.
Sausagestrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanorden controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden prevents Sausagestrong from getting the reversal.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sausagestrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sausagestrong is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden trying to control but Sausagestrong is having none of it.
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden 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.
Vanorden closes the distance and clinches.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden tries to work over Sausagestrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Sausagestrong can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausagestrong's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanordens head.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sausagestrong up against the cage.
Tommy Sausagestrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sausagestrong misses with the head strike.
Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Vanorden blocks it.
Sausagestrong tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanorden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanorden or not.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a nice body shot.
Sausagestrong prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausagestrong's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong misses with the head strike.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden trying to stall but Sausagestrong improves his position.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong pushes Vanorden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sausagestrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
Vanorden tries to work over Sausagestrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden has Sausagestrong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vanorden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sausagestrong tumbling to the mat - Vanorden dives into Sausagestrong's guard.
Bruce Vanorden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sausagestrong has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sausagestrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sausagestrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanorden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sausagestrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sausagestrong tries to clinch up but Vanorden circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanorden throws a jab when Sausagestrong was well out of range.
A big right from Sausagestrong misses.
Vanorden scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vanorden.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sausagestrong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sausagestrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sausagestrong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sausagestrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sausagestrong misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Sausagestrong off the cage and back into range.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden lands with a hook. Sausagestrong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sausagestrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden takes a swing at Sausagestrong's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a low kick nicely.
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sausagestrong slips a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanorden punishes Sausagestrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Sausagestrong throws a hook but Vanorden blocks it.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Sausagestrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanorden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sausagestrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanorden circles away.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Sausagestrong ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vanorden dips to his left and cracks Sausagestrong with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tommy Sausagestrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sausagestrong is just out of range.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Sausagestrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sausagestrong.
Vanorden lands a jab to Sausagestrong's midsection.
Sausagestrong takes one to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sausagestrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sausagestrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanorden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sausagestrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vanorden rushes Sausagestrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sausagestrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sausagestrong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Sausagestrong controls the action.
Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanorden.
Sausagestrong lands a nice uppercut.
Sausagestrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sausagestrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Sausagestrong controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sausagestrong digs a right hand underneath Vanorden's ribcage. Vanorden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sausagestrong fails to land.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 2003 p4p, 543 weight class) and Konstantin Sogrin (ranked 304 p4p, 84 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by URSO O INVENCÍVEL. Sogrin has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music. Konstantin Sogrin 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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Konstantin Sogrin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sogrin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Sogrin misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Sogrin.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Sogrin counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sogrin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sogrin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva is rocked!
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!
BOOM! Sogrin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Silva. Silva tries to recover but Sogrin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Silva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sogrin!
A victorious Konstantin Sogrin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rickson Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Camara (ranked 187 p4p, 568 weight class) and Big Dog Gracie (ranked 29 p4p, 69 weight class). Gracie has chosen Gang out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abubakar Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
It looks like Big Dog Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.
Camara slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camara wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Camara is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Camara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Camara is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Camara wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it.
Gracie trying to advance position but Camara counters by regaining guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Camara has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gracie! Can he survive? No! He's out! Camara gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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