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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Hall (ranked 6200 p4p, 6874 weight class) and Buff Lyons (ranked 677 p4p, 711 weight class). Buff Lyons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caelan Hall's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Caelan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buff Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lyons in his tracks.
Lyons darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lyons stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Lyons looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
 Lyons is rocked!
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lyons is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall taking a breather.
Lyons seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Lyons slips under a jab from Hall.
Lyons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyons manages to avoid it.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Lyons slips the punch.
Lyons with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Lyons defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
And Lyons tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall throws a body punch but Lyons moves out of range.
Lyons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyons counters with a three punch combo that has Hall backing up. Hall nods at Lyons to acknowledge the strikes.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lyons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lyons there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Lyons's shoulder, as Lyons tries to avoid the shot.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons slips under a jab from Hall.
Lyons is looking for the big counter here.
Lyons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Lyons off the cage and back into range.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lyons staying out of range there.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Lyons is quick to defend against it.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lyons staying out of range there.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyons moves away.
Hall throws the left hand but Lyons avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Hall thuds a left hand into Lyons's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a body punch but Lyons moves out of range.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall working Lyons over with strikes.
Hall lands with a punch from half guard.
Hall working the head and body with strikes.
Hall is nestled in close to Lyons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lyons!
Hall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lyons! More shots from Hall and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caelan Hall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carbon Wolfe (ranked 5061 p4p, 5186 weight class) and Idrissa Dieng (ranked 586 p4p, 596 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carbon Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Idrissa Dieng!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dieng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dieng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng is looking for the big counter here.
Dieng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfe.
Dieng avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Dieng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolfe throws a head kick that half lands.
Dieng throws a low kick, looking for Wolfe's leg but Wolfe calmly moves out of range.
Dieng avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Dieng rushes Wolfe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dieng tries to land a front kick but Wolfe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
Dieng lands a nice looking body kick.
Dieng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfe.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
Dieng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Dieng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
Dieng with the inside leg kick.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dieng tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dieng shoots in but no luck this time.
Dieng connects with a leg kick.
Carbon Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Dieng scores with a four punch combination!
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dieng throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfe's waist but Wolfe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dieng off to one side.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dieng lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carbon Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dieng avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Dieng moves out of range easily.
Dieng rushes Wolfe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
Dieng darts in looking for a takedown but Wolfe gets double underhooks and turns Dieng into the cage.
Carbon Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Idrissa Dieng.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dieng misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dieng just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWolfe.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng drives through and clinches with Wolfe against the cage.
Wolfe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dieng somewhat.
Wolfe thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieng scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dieng rushes Wolfe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dieng manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dieng.
Dieng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dieng dives in for a single leg takedown but Wolfe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dieng wants to land a leg kick but Wolfe is out of range.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Dieng misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Dieng finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wolfe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dieng's head.
Dieng has closed the distance and engaged Wolfe in a clinch.
Dieng tries to pull guard but Wolfe holds him up against the cage and eventually Dieng drops back down to his feet.
Dieng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Dieng moves out of range easily.
Wolfe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dieng has managed to clinch.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Idrissa Dieng will probably get the nod.
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.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Dieng moves out of range easily.
Dieng tries to clinch but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Dieng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Dieng rushes Wolfe and presses him up against the cage.
Dieng manages to break the clinch.
Dieng blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
Dieng lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolfe off the cage and back into range.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Dieng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dieng throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dieng feints and then cracks Wolfe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolfe down.
Dieng avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dieng darts in and clinches Wolfe up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dieng misses with a double jab.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Dieng moves out of range easily.
Dieng scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dieng shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe shows good takedown defense.
Idrissa Dieng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dieng works Wolfe's body with a nice hook.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance.
Dieng throws a right hand that Wolfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolfe also avoids with ease.
Wolfe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Wolfe as Dieng shoots in.
Carbon Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Idrissa Dieng.
Wolfe throws a lazy head kick
and Dieng moves into the clinch.
Wolfe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieng tries to clinch up.
Wolfe thinks about countering with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
As Wolfe backs off Dieng throws a huge counter combo but Wolfe manages to avoid it all.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Dieng moves out of range easily.
Dieng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dieng fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
Dieng scores with a shot to the body.
Dieng connects with a high kick.
Oooooh!!! Dieng has knocked Wolfe down with a huge combo! Dieng steps away and waves a wobbly Wolfe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Wolfe is rocked!
Wolfe wants to stay close but Dieng steps back to make room for something. Wolfe seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Dieng and Wolfe drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Idrissa Dieng!
The defeated Carbon Wolfe had this to say: '...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike KnockOut (ranked 5544 p4p, 5331 weight class) and Nils Hoglander (ranked 547 p4p, 530 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Hoglander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KnockOut ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
KnockOut lands a nice shot to the body.
KnockOut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
KnockOut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoglander in his tracks.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoglander connects with a good right hand that stumbles KnockOut. KnockOut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KnockOut digs a good body shot into Hoglander's ribs.
Hoglander throws a looping overhand right but KnockOut ducks down to avoid it.
KnockOut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KnockOut digs a good hook to Hoglander's body.
KnockOut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
KnockOut is looking to wear down Hoglander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - KnockOut coming out on top.
Hoglander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and KnockOut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoglander scrambles back to his feet.
Hoglander is rocked!
Hoglander walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! KnockOut swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike KnockOut!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike KnockOut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Love Jr (ranked 6740 p4p, 5882 weight class) and Dicki Kickels (ranked 621 p4p, 569 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Love Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dicki Kickels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kickels tries to improve position but can't.
Love Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Love Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kickels swivels and escapes.
Love Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kickels.
Love Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Kickels, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kickels is on top in guard.
Love Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kickels trying to control but Love Jr is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Love Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Love Jr is keeping the position for now.
Kickels throws an elbow that misses. Love Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kickels's guard. Nice move by Love Jr!
Kickels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Love Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love Jr has an active guard here but Kickels has managed to pass into half guard.
Kickels trying to control from half guard but Love Jr is working away.
Kickels is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Love Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Love Jr, not yet.
Love Jr keeping moving, preventing Kickels from controlling successfully.
Kickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Love Jr is not content to let Kickels control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kickels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Love Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Love Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kickels is just content to waste time from the top position. Love Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kickels looking to sit in guard and control but Love Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kickels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Kickels, not yet.
Kickels is trying to keep Love Jr in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love Jr is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Love Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Love Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Love Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kickels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kickels tests Love Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dicki Kickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Love Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Love Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kickels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Love Jr is keeping busy.
Kickels wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Love Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jake Love Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kickels connects with a body shot that sends Love Jr's belly button to the back.
Love Jr moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickels has him pressed against the cage.
Kickels wants to stall.
Kickels avoiding damage.
Kickels gets through Love Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Love Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kickels has the dominant position.
Love Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Kickels.
Love Jr wants to break free but Kickels has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickels is trying to maintain a safe position but Love Jr gets an underhook and turns Kickels into the cage.
Kickels scores with a hook to the body.
Love Jr wants to break free but Kickels has control.
Kickels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Love Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickels has him pressed against the cage.
Love Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kickels has the dominant position.
Kickels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Love Jr is keeping busy.
Love Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love Jr backwards.
Love Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kickels wants to stall.
Kickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kickels gets through Love Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kickels scores with a shot to the side of Love Jr's head.
Kickels misses with a punch to the body.
Kickels tries a body shot but Love Jr blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kickels.
Love Jr is trying to drag Kickels to the mat but Kickels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Love Jr takes a shot to the head.
Kickels taking a breather.
Love Jr has had enough of the clinch but Kickels keeps him there for the moment.
Love Jr blocks an elbow strike from Kickels.
Dicki Kickels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kickels presses Love Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kickels trying to control the position but instead, Love Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kickels into the cage.
Kickels looking to slow down the pace here.
Kickels lands a right hand.
Kickels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Love Jr's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickels works on Love Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Love Jr has had enough of the clinch but Kickels keeps him there for the moment.
Kickels lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Kickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Love Jr.
Kickels lands with a nice body punch.
Love Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kickels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kickels throws a combination that misses
and Love Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Love Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Kickels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kickels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Love Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kickels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love Jr keeping moving, preventing Kickels from controlling successfully.
Kickels tries to free his leg and advance position but Love Jr is retaining full guard.
Love Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kickels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love Jr keeps working.
Love Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Kickels is just content to waste time from the top position. Love Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Love Jr keeping moving, preventing Kickels from controlling successfully.
Love Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love Jr is trying to control the position but Kickels postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Love Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kickels scores with a jab.
Dicki Kickels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kickels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kickels throws a head kick that misses.
Kickels works over Love Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Kickels dips to his left and cracks Love Jr with an uppercut!
Love Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kickels.
Kickels punishes Love Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Kickels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kickels throws a nice looking combination but Love Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kickels throws a leg kick
and Love Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kickels's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love Jr is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickels is trying to keep Love Jr in close.
Love Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kickels is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love Jr preventing the sweep.
Love Jr postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dicki Kickels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kickels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dicki Kickels!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Audie Graham (ranked 6090 p4p, 5951 weight class) and You Gon Die Boy (ranked 175 p4p, 172 weight class). Audie Graham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Audie Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, You Gon Die Boy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gon Die Boy is defending well.
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Gon Die Boy being controlled here momentarily.
Gon Die Boy stands up and waves to Graham to follow him.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Gon Die Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gon Die Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gon Die Boy is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gon Die Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gon Die Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Graham .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon Die Boy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gon Die Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Graham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gon Die Boy forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.
Gon Die Boy is trying to break free.
Gon Die Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gon Die Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Gon Die Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gon Die Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graham tries to pull guard but Gon Die Boy won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Gon Die Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gon Die Boy but Gon Die Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Gon Die Boy as Graham shoots in.
Gon Die Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gon Die Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gon Die Boy prevents it.
Graham is working for takedown but Gon Die Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon Die Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gon Die Boy is looking for a takedown.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Graham lands a takedown into guard.
Graham gets to his feet. Gon Die Boy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gon Die Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gon Die Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Graham is looking to counter punch.
Gon Die Boy looks winded!
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Gon Die Boy controls the action.
Graham jumps guard but Gon Die Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gon Die Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Gon Die Boy sprawls well.
Graham throws a leg kick which misses Gon Die Boy's front leg but catches the back leg as Gon Die Boy tries to avoid it.
Gon Die Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but Gon Die Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but You Gon Die Boy will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Gon Die Boy. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
You Gon Die Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gon Die Boy. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham is looking to counter the offense by Gon Die Boy and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Gon Die Boy - just one landing.
Graham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Gon Die Boy, which made it look bad.
Gon Die Boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gon Die Boy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gon Die Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gon Die Boy can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon Die Boy tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.
Gon Die Boy decides to pull guard.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gon Die Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gon Die Boy wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
Graham 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon Die Boy being controlled for a moment.
Gon Die Boy is breathing heavily.
Graham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gon Die Boy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graham instigates a clinch.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gon Die Boy's efforts to push away.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Graham .
Graham clinches.
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
You Gon Die Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gon Die Boy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Gon Die Boy, which made it look bad.
Gon Die Boy stalks Graham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graham 's face. Graham staggers backwards, shaken.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Gon Die Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Graham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham misses with a head kick.
Graham gets caught flat footed, as Gon Die Boy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Graham manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
You Gon Die Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Gon Die Boy pushes him off.
Gon Die Boy scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Gon Die Boy.
Gon Die Boy tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Gon Die Boy misses with a wild combination.
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
Graham looking to score a takedown here. Gon Die Boy is defending well but Graham drives through and ends up in Gon Die Boy's guard.
Gon Die Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Gon Die Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham passes Gon Die Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Graham .
Gon Die Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graham rushes Gon Die Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gon Die Boy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Graham on the inside.
Graham stalling.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Gon Die Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Graham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Graham pushes Gon Die Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Gon Die Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graham pulls guard.
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gon Die Boy is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon Die Boy distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gon Die Boy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graham is proving hard to escape from.
Gon Die Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gon Die Boy wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gon Die Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Audie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You Gon Die Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gon Die Boy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malamir Dulo (ranked 4807 p4p, 5440 weight class) and Scott Dolton (ranked 108 p4p, 119 weight class). Scott Dolton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malamir Dulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dulo gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolton.
Dolton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dolton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Dolton 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.
Dulo wants to stand but Dolton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolton controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dolton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dulo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dolton has passed into side control.
Dulo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
 It looks like Malamir Dulo has been cut.
Dulo is trying to control Dolton's posture but Dolton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolton lands a huge shot from side control! Dulo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Dolton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tahboule Alawi (ranked 5246 p4p, 5303 weight class) and Napon Sarawut (ranked 425 p4p, 428 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Hilo, Tahboule Alawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napon Sarawut!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarawut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alawi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alawi regains half guard.
Alawi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sarawut is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alawi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sarawut is looking to defend but Alawi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sarawut! Alawi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sarawut taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tahboule Alawi!
After winning the bout, Tahboule Alawi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kongo (ranked 5004 p4p, 5095 weight class) and Mike Styler (ranked 628 p4p, 637 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 Hilo, Dave Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Styler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Styler.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Styler pushes him off.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Kongo moves out of range of the body kick from Styler.
Kongo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Styler. That one must have hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Styler as Kongo shoots in.
Kongo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Styler avoids it really well and circles away.
Styler throws a big counter head kick but Kongo avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styler rushes Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Styler drags the fight down to the ground.
Styler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kongo is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kongo trying to control here.
Kongo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Styler is working for a kimura but Kongo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styler controlling the pace.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styler on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to control but Styler manages to pass to mount!
Kongo tries to hold on but Styler postures up.
Styler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Styler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kongo because Styler loaded up on that one.
Kongo wants to control but Styler is having none of it.
Kongo is trying to reverse the position but instead Styler has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo rolls, trying to escape but Styler keeps control of the position.
Kongo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kongo tries to roll but Styler sticks to his back.
Styler thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kongo tries to break free.
Styler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kongo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Kongo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Styler working for a choke but Kongo is defending well.
Kongo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Styler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kongo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Styler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.
Styler misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Styler throws a sloppy head kick and Kongo moves out of range easily.
Kongo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kongo.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Styler shoots in and drives through. Kongo sprawls well.
Kongo fails with the takedown
and Styler counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kongo.
Styler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Styler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Styler throws out a counter right but Kongo avoids it with no problem.
Kongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Styler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Styler darts in looking for a takedown but Kongo gets double underhooks and turns Styler into the cage.
Styler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kongo.
Styler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kongo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Styler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kongo throws a right hand that Styler ducks under and follows up with a left that Styler also avoids with ease.
Styler pushes Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Styler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kongo.
Styler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kongo is trying to keep an underhook but Styler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kongo has one foot on Styler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo goes for a double leg but Styler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Styler continues to drive forward.
Styler manages to break the clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongo fails with the takedown
and Styler moves into the clinch.
Styler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Styler trying to control the position.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but instead Styler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Styler is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styler controlling from the top position.
Kongo is working an open guard so Styler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Styler avoids the head kick by Kongo.
Styler closes the distance and clinches up with Kongo, looking for a takedown. Styler pushes Kongo against the cage but Kongo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Styler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Styler swings for the body but Kongo moves out of range.
Styler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kongo defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Styler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kongo with a body shot.
Dave Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo tries to clinch there but Styler circles away.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. Styler sprawls well.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Styler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Styler jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Styler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Styler jumps guard and drags Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Styler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo trying to control but Styler is working from the bottom.
Mike Styler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styler keeping full guard, as Kongo tries to pass.
Styler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kongo, up you get!
Kongo shoots in but Styler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kongo.
Styler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kongo avoids it really well and circles away.
Kongo looks for a takedown but Styler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styler dives in for a single leg takedown but Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Styler has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Styler, which made it look bad.
Styler clinches with his opponent.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kongo tries to break free but Styler pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styler is looking for a takedown.
Styler pulls Kongo into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Styler is on top in guard.
Styler 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.
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kongo working for submissions but it's allowed Styler to get to half guard.
Styler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styler seems to be working for a kimura but Kongo defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Styler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kongo wants to get back to full guard but Styler has passed into side control.
Styler landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Styler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Styler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Styler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 4867 p4p, 4970 weight class) and Brian Wood (ranked 506 p4p, 516 weight class). Stepanovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Swallowing Dust. Wood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "The Batdance" by Prince kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Olenev Stepanovich has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olenev Stepanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Wood!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stepanovich gets underhooks to prevent Wood's takedown attempt.
Wood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wood.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Wood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wood wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wood is rocked!
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Stepanovich finish him?
Wood looks winded!
Stepanovich steps in with a hook that catches Wood right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stepanovich follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wood looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
An out of breath and clearly excited Olenev Stepanovich thanked Coconut Supplement Co. (10% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lino Silva (ranked 4913 p4p, 4594 weight class) and Tyron Scott (ranked 161 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lino Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Scott ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scott counters with a takedown into side control.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Scott landing a few strikes.
Silva's coaches at Outlier Martial Arts 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.
Scott grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scott lands a few punches from side control.
Scott scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Scott can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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