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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Sohal (ranked 16360 p4p, 3681 weight class) and Bejamin Gold (ranked 792 p4p, 503 weight class). Bejamin Gold told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Sohal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bejamin Gold!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sohal attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Gold.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sohal feinted with a counter takedown.
Gold connects with a body shot that sends Sohal's belly button to the back.
Sohal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sohal.
Sohal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gold sprawls and moves away.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold misses with a double jab
and Sohal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sohal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sohal.
Sohal is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Sohal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sohal winds up and cracks Gold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gold is trying to stand up here but Sohal is controlling him well.
Sohal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sohal trying to pass the guard but Gold defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold taking some punishment here, with Sohal in his half guard.
Sohal is controlling the pace.
Gold is trying to stand back up but Sohal is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sohal.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sohal lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Sohal there.
Sohal winds up and cracks Gold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sohal stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sohal connects with a nice short shot to Gold's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sohal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sohal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sohal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gold wants to get back to his feet.
Sohal drops an elbow to the side of Gold's head.
Sohal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sohal is keen to just control but Gold is a slippery customer.
Gold is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sohal is working for an americana but Gold has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sohal was thinking about the submission.
Sohal connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Sohal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sohal manages to avoid it.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Sohal moved out of range nicely.
Sohal feinted with a counter takedown.
Sohal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sohal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gold sprawls and moves away.
Sohal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Sohal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sohal.
Sohal is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sohal stays in close to Gold's body and controls the position.
John Sohal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sohal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sohal manages to pass to side control.
Sohal trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold tries to kick Sohal off but Sohal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sohal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sohal trying to mount his opponent but Gold defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sohal in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sohal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Sohal tries to counter with a takedown but Gold is quick to defend against it.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Sohal moved out of range nicely.
Sohal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sohal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Sohal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sohal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Sohal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gold misses with a hook
and Sohal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gold!
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Sohal drags him back down.
Gold tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sohal 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.
Sohal landing strikes from the mount.
Sohal landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Gold really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sohal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sohal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sohal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sohal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gold is on top in guard.
Sohal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sohal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gold has managed to get both his arms back between Sohal's legs - danger averted.
Gold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold wanted to stand there but Sohal had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Sohal dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sohal moves away.
Bejamin Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a hook but Sohal blocks it.
Sohal attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Sohal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sohal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bejamin Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold throws a hook but Sohal blocks it.
Gold has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sohal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sohal feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sohal moves out of range.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sohal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sohal defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Sohal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sohal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sohal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gold wants to stand but Sohal is controlling the position.
Sohal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
Sohal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sohal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sohal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gold's head.
Sohal wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
Gold pushes Sohal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Sohal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gold won't be happy with that.
Sohal scoring with punches and elbows.
Sohal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
Gold is trying to escape the position but Sohal is controlling the position.
Sohal tries for a kimura but Gold is defending well.
Sohal is looking to take a break and control but Gold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bejamin Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sohal controls the position.
Gold is not content to let Sohal control the position.
Gold tries to escape but Sohal is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold is not content to let Sohal control the position.
Sohal is putting a hurting on Gold here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bejamin Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sohal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sohal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Somebody (ranked 4161 p4p, 24185 weight class) and Chet Knox (ranked 532 p4p, 767 weight class). Somebody comes to the cage accompanied by America, Fuck Yeah!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: Chet Baker | Almost Blue. Johnny Somebody has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Somebody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chet Knox!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Somebody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knox somewhat.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somebody wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Johnny Somebody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox punishes Somebody's body with a nice straight punch.
Somebody misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Somebody has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Somebody looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Somebody sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Somebody avoids it this time.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Somebody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Somebody cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox looking to score a takedown here. Somebody is defending well but Knox drives through and ends up in Somebody's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somebody is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him.
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox being controlled here momentarily.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Somebody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Somebody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Somebody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox's coach down at Underground Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Somebody scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Somebody wants to get back to full guard.
Somebody is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Somebody is defending well.
Knox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Somebody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
Knox is really stuck here.
Somebody is riding his opponent, not letting Knox buck him off.
Somebody is not going to allow Knox to sit and survive in this position.
Somebody is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somebody continues to stall.
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Somebody controlling from the back.
Somebody has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somebody avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Somebody dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Somebody throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Somebody looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Somebody misses with a head kick.
Somebody misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somebody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Somebody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somebody throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Somebody moved out of range nicely.
Johnny Somebody is winning the standup battle so far.
Somebody throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Somebody rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox staying out of range there.
Somebody looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Somebody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Somebody takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Somebody misses with a looping left.
Knox with a nice cross.
Somebody throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Somebody gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Somebody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Somebody is looking to land body kicks.
Somebody goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox defending well as Somebody loads up on a big left hand.
Knox with the counter takedown but Somebody avoids it easily.
Somebody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somebody scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somebody jabs at Knox's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somebody misses with an uppercut.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox takes a swing at Somebody's ribcage but misses.
Somebody fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Knox works Somebody's body with a nice hook.
Knox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Somebody with a hook.
Knox throws the left hand but Somebody avoids the punch easily.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Somebody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Somebody thinks about countering with a body kick.
Somebody bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Somebody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somebody throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Knox throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Somebody throws a head kick that half lands.
Somebody is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Knox is rocked!
Somebody fakes the body blow, causing Knox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Knox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Somebody!
A victorious Johnny Somebody thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Chet Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oluwadare Kwande (ranked 3664 p4p, 23804 weight class) and Gary Bellamy (ranked 353 p4p, 566 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kwande might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to CMH x LIDA - СТИКЕР(премьера клипа). Gary Bellamy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oluwadare Kwande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy drives through and clinches with Kwande against the cage.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bellamy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellamy.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwande backwards.
Kwande lands with a left to the head.
Kwande slowing the pace effectively.
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy lands a body punch.
Bellamy is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellamy.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy gets through Kwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwande's elbow.
Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Bellamy in his tracks for a moment.
Kwande stalling in the clinch but Bellamy improves position.
Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwande controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy pushes Kwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kwande fails to land.
Kwande blocks a body shot from Bellamy.
Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwande has a couple of punches blocked by Bellamy.
Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Bellamy in his tracks for a moment.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
A short right from Bellamy on the inside.
Kwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bellamy stalling the fight.
Kwande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellamy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kwande avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bellamy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwande throws an elbow but it misses.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kwande.
Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellamy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bellamy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kwande is trying to keep an underhook but Bellamy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bellamy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwande's head.
Bellamy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bellamy wants to pass to mount but Kwande is defending the position.
Bellamy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kwande is breathing heavily.
Bellamy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwande keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy wants to pass to mount but Kwande is defending the position.
Bellamy is taking a breather. Kwande 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bellamy moves out of range as Kwande strikes.
Bellamy defending well as Kwande loads up on a big left hand.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellamy throws a nice looking combination but Kwande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bellamy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kwande counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bellamy defending well as Kwande loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Bellamy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bellamy rushes Kwande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to score a body lock takedown but Kwande shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kwande managing to block the knees to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy just leaning against Kwande, taking a breather.
Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy digs a right hand underneath Kwande's ribcage. Kwande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellamy dodges an elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwande's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwande just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bellamy's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bellamy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellamy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellamy tries to bum rush Kwande with a series of wild strikes but Kwande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Kwande avoids it well.
Kwande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellamy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellamy works Kwande's body with a nice hook.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellamy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kwande.
Kwande throws a low kick, looking for Bellamy's leg but Bellamy calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellamy has Kwande up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwande throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwande takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy breaks the clinch.
Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Kwande appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bellamy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bellamy clinches up against the cage.
Bellamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellamy tries a body shot but Kwande blocks it.
Kwande misses with an elbow over the top.
Bellamy is looking to control Kwande's arms but Kwande gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bellamy has his back to the cage.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy works on Kwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Bellamy throws a head punch that misses.
Kwande throws a head punch that misses.
Bellamy is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bellamy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
Bellamy is pushing Kwande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellamy cracks Kwande with a nice body shot.
Bellamy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kwande can't fight it off and eventually Bellamy manages to take the fight to the floor. Kwande looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellamy wants to control from the top but Kwande keeps moving.
Bellamy stopping the sweep attempt from Kwande.
Kwande not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy wants to control from the top but Kwande keeps moving.
Bellamy throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellamy trying to control but Kwande is working from the bottom.
Kwande is trying to keep Bellamy in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bellamy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kwande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellamy throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bellamy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kwande takes a swing at Bellamy's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Bellamy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellamy blocks a leg kick.
Bellamy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bellamy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kwande is trying to keep Bellamy in close.
Bellamy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kwande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellamy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwande just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kwande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellamy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellamy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bellamy looking for a takedown.
Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwande lands an elbow inside that Bellamy shrugs off.
Kwande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bellamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwande circles away quickly and effectively.
Kwande misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bellamy counters with a low kick, right behind Kwande 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellamy ducks under a wild hook from Kwande.
Bellamy gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy lands a nice uppercut.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Kwande tries a body shot but Bellamy blocks it.
Kwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwande.
Bellamy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwande misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bellamy.
The referee calls for Bellamy to work.
Kwande pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bellamy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kwande is defending well.
Kwande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellamy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwande lands an elbow just above Bellamy 's eye.
A short left from Bellamy.
Bellamy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwande misses with a punch on the inside.
Gary Bellamy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kwande misses with an elbow over the top.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwande after a bit of a struggle.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bellamy.
Bellamy blocks an uppercut.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellamy crunches a lovely knee into Kwande's ribcage.
Bellamy blocks the elbow strike.
Bellamy breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bellamy.
Bellamy slips a jab from Kwande.
Kwande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bellamy misses with the combination.
Kwande tries to work over Bellamy's front leg with a kick but Bellamy checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwande misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bellamy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwande takes a shot to the head.
Bellamy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bellamy lands a good knee to the midsection. Kwande won't want to take too many of those.
Bellamy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellamy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bellamy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwandes head.
Bellamy blocks an elbow strike from Kwande.
A head punch on the inside from Kwande fails to land.
Bellamy is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kwande avoiding damage as Bellamy throws knees to the body.
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellamy throws a right and a left that Kwande avoids nicely.
Kwande tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bellamy is able to avoid easily.
Gary Bellamy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwande misses with a hook.
Bellamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kwande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bellamy throws a low kick but Kwande moves out of range easily.
Bellamy stalks Kwande and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kwande's face. Kwande staggers backwards, shaken.
Kwande cracks Bellamy with a good jab.
Oluwadare Kwande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bellamy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bellamy 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy!
A very excited looking Gary Bellamy 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Colton Cabana (ranked 3368 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Fried Slobberknacker (ranked 418 p4p, 440 weight class). Cabana comes into the arena with Prospect blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Cabana !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fried Slobberknacker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Slobberknacker.
Cabana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slobberknacker pinned against the cage. Slobberknacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slobberknacker swinging wildly here.
Cabana throws a big counter combination but Slobberknacker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cabana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slobberknacker tries to avoid it but Cabana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slobberknacker to the ground. Slobberknacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Slobberknacker. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slobberknacker throws a series of punches but Cabana moves out of range.
Cabana has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Cabana . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slobberknacker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 It looks like Colton Cabana has been cut.
Slobberknacker lands a body shot.
Cabana looks for a takedown but Slobberknacker sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Slobberknacker! Cabana is backing up but he can't get away as Slobberknacker lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Cabana and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fried Slobberknacker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khosrov Hashempour (ranked 4466 p4p, 4085 weight class) and Joshua Cooper (ranked 164 p4p, 79 weight class). Khosrov Hashempour had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Khosrov Hashempour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper tries to clinch up but Hashempour circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashempour.
Hashempour misses with a straight right.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Khosrov Hashempour has been cut.
A jab from Hashempour misses.
Cooper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hashempour misses with a left hand
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hashempour misses with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a right hand that sends Hashempour tumbling to the canvas! Can Cooper finish him? He dives into Hashempour's guard looking to do just that!
 Hashempour is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper loads up on a big left hand. Hashempour felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cooper looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hashempour can't hide his disappointment, as Cooper celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Cooper!
Post fight, an emotional Joshua Cooper said 'I'm back, trust me I'm back!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcom Farquharson (ranked 1853 p4p, 2871 weight class) and John Tromble (ranked 36 p4p, 58 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcom Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tromble !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tromble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farquharson as he avoids it easily.
Farquharson works over Tromble 's head and body with a nice combination.
Farquharson has closed the distance and engaged Tromble in a clinch.
Farquharson avoiding damage.
Farquharson lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tromble .
Farquharson working Tromble over with knees to the body.
Farquharson cracks Tromble with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farquharson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Farquharson lands with a left to the head.
Farquharson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tromble has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson pushes Tromble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tromble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Farquharson - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tromble circles away.
Farquharson scores with a decent looking hook.
Tromble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Farquharson sneaks back into half guard.
Farquharson is refusing to be controlled, as Tromble sits in half guard.
Tromble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tromble trying to pass the guard but Farquharson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromble controlling the action here.
Farquharson controlling the position for now.
Tromble seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tromble winds up and cracks Farquharson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tromble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tromble not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble is keen to just control but Farquharson is a slippery customer.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tromble looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tromble is keen to just control but Farquharson is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tromble prevents Farquharson from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tromble throws a body shot but no joy.
Tromble misses with a looping left.
Farquharson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses
and Tromble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Malcom Farquharson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farquharson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tromble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Farquharson dominated that round.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tromble avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tromble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farquharson scores with a nice body kick.
Farquharson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malcom Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson rushes Tromble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tromble is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Farquharson lands with a right to the head.
Farquharson gets through Tromble 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tromble backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tromble is trying to drag Farquharson to the mat but Farquharson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farquharson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a left hand.
Farquharson lands with a right to the head.
Tromble is looking for a takedown.
Malcom Farquharson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tromble .
Farquharson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tromble s head.
Tromble is working for takedown but Farquharson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farquharson has Tromble pressed against the cage, preventing Tromble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tromble can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like John Tromble has been cut.
Tromble takes a shot to the head.
Farquharson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson lands a left hand.
Farquharson gets through Tromble 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body.
Tromble is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farquharson has Tromble pressed against the cage.
Farquharson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Farquharson stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Farquharson.
Farquharson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tromble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Farquharson.
Tromble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
Farquharson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson has Tromble up against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson digs a right hand into Tromble 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tromble 's gas tank.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tromble is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands an elbow that stopped Tromble in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Farquharson as the two fighters clinch.
Farquharson controlling the action here for a moment.
Farquharson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tromble working hard to break the clinch.
Farquharson prevents a body shot from Tromble .
Farquharson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tromble 's defenses.
Tromble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Farquharson.
Malcom Farquharson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tromble lands with a short shot to the head.
Farquharson lands an elbow that stopped Tromble in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Farquharson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tromble takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Farquharson.
Farquharson gets through Tromble 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Farquharson to work.
Farquharson is pressed up against the cage. Tromble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farquharson down to the mat. Farquharson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farquharson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tromble in his tracks.
Tromble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson scores with a punch to the head.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Farquharson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Tromble 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Farquharson.
Tromble has a takedown stuffed.
Farquharson lands an overhand right.
Farquharson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tromble , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Farquharson throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tromble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Farquharson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tromble misses with an uppercut.
Farquharson throws a counter high kick but Tromble was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tromble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farquharson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farquharson moves into the clinch.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Tromble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farquharson lands with a left to the head.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farquharson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Farquharson to work.
Tromble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farquharson after a bit of a struggle.
Malcom Farquharson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tromble .
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
Farquharson has Tromble pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Farquharson scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Farquharson lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Tromble 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Farquharson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Farquharson.
Farquharson is stalling here.
Farquharson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tromble in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tromble backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farquharson.
A short body shot lands from Farquharson as the two fighters clinch.
Farquharson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a nice uppercut.
Farquharson has Tromble pressed against the cage.
Farquharson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Farquharson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tromble backwards.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Farquharson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tromble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farquharson after a bit of a struggle.
Farquharson lands with a short shot to the head.
Farquharson is struggling to control the position.
Tromble swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tromble is trying to maintain a safe position but Farquharson gets an underhook and turns Tromble into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Farquharson on the inside.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Farquharson.
A short right from Farquharson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Farquharson.
Farquharson stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Farquharson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tromble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farquharson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab lands there for Farquharson.
Tromble is rocked!
Farquharson closes the distance and clinches.
Farquharson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Tromble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcom Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tromble is still on wobbly legs! Can Farquharson finish him?
Tromble is working for takedown but Farquharson is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcom Farquharson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farquharson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Farquharson!
Malcom Farquharson very nearly forgot to thank Gatoroids amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunshine Okafor (ranked 1249 p4p, 1658 weight class) and Harald Harling (ranked 166 p4p, 224 weight class). Okafor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bliss. Harling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The HU - Wolf totem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sunshine Okafor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Harling!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harling manages to avoid it.
Okafor works Harling's body with a nice hook.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Harling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor looks to throw a body kick
and Harling counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor cracks Harling with an open hand slap.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harling throws a shot to the body.
Harling slips under a jab.
Donk. Okafor catches Harling right on the button with a cross.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor is looking to slow Harling down with leg kicks.
Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harling throws out the jab.
Harling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harling thinking.
Harald Harling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor wants to clinch up but Harling keeps it at a distance.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor lunges at Harling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harling's hand.
Okafor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor throws a hook but Harling avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harling loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor lands with a nice body kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Harling.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Harling moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor drives through and clinches with Harling against the cage.
Harling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okafor pushes Harling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a head punch that misses.
Harling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Harling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Harling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Harling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Harling manages to get underhooks.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Harling's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harling after a bit of a struggle.
Harling lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harling backwards.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harling prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harling tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor lands with a left to the head.
Okafor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Okafor manages to end up in side control.
Harling pushes Okafor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Okafor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okafor feints and as Harling raises his hands in defense, Okafor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harling keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor postures up in Harling's guard and throws a big left but Harling blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Harling is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harling moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Harling drops Okafor with a beautiful combination! Okafor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harling is looking for the KO!
Harling looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harling throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Harling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harling.
Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor rushes Harling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
Harling scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Harling cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.
Harling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okafor has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Harling misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harling misses with a body shot.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harling takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Harling counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor shoots and misses
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harling swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
A combination from Harling does no damage.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okafor throws a jab when Harling was well out of range.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
Harling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harling swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harling's guard.
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okafor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to sit in guard and control but Harling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okafor wants to sweep here but Harling controlling him for the moment.
Harling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okafor is trying to control the position but Harling postures up.
Okafor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harling's guard.
Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position.
Harling wriggles free and stands up.
Good shot there by Okafor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Harling counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harling misses with a left hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Harling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harling looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor forces Harling back against the cage and clinches.
Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Harling.
Harling throws a head punch that misses.
Harling lands a nice uppercut.
Harling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harling lands with a left to the head.
Harling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harling or not.
Harling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harling tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Harling manages to break the clinch.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
Harling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harling can do to turn this around?
Harling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Harling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harling.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor thows a body kick. Harling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Harling avoids them all with ease.
Harling moves out of range of the body kick.
Harling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harling blocks a head kick by Okafor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Harling does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harling takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harling throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Harling throws a counter combo.
Okafor tries to clinch up but Harling circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harling moves away.
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harling's hands.
Harling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harling might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Okafor wants to land a leg kick but Harling is out of range.
Okafor blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harling.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor closes the distance and pushes Harling back into the cage.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harling lands a shoulder strike.
Harling misses with some punches.
Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harling leaning against his opponent.
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harling! But no joy.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor takes the fight into the clinch.
Harling presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harling gets underhooks to prevent Okafor's takedown attempt.
Harling misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
Harling misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Harling lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Harling working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harling.
Sunshine Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor had his way with Harald Harling in that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harling.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Harling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okafor.
Despite the aggression on Harling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harling throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick.
Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor shoots in for a double leg but Harling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harling moves out of range of the strikes.
Harling looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Harling digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harling.
Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harling.
Harling 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.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Harling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harling misses with a straight right.
Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sunshine Okafor's cut is getting worse.
Okafor instigates a clinch.
Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Harling counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Okafor! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Harling!
Harald Harling is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Harald Harling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bengtsson (ranked 929 p4p, 2377 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 105 p4p, 246 weight class). Bengtsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Bengtsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bengtsson's guard.
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bengtsson postures up.
Slinger has his hands on Bengtsson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bengtsson is one step ahead there.
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson.
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Valentinas Darlings that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Bengtsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully.
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger working for a triangle but Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson won't allow Slinger to sweep him here.
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slinger wants to control but Bengtsson postures up.
Bengtsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bengtsson off and has taken his back!
Bengtsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well.
Slinger tightening his grip on Bengtsson, looking for the choke.
Slinger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bengtsson is defending well though. Slinger let's go of the attempt for now.
Slinger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Slinger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bengtsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well.
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!
Slinger is controlling the position but Bengtsson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengtsson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson misses with a double jab.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengtsson swivels and escapes.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice body shot.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger prevents Bengtsson from getting back to his feet.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard.
Bengtsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bengtsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bengtsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bengtsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bengtsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bengtsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slinger.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengtsson tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengtsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson.
Slinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Bengtsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson is trying to stand back up but Slinger is controlling him
Bengtsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bengtsson tries to get out of the position.
Slinger stalling away here and it's allowed Bengtsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger won't allow Bengtsson to get back to his feet.
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slinger throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengtsson sprawls well. Bengtsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger misses with a takedown
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Bengtsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Bengtsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Bengtsson lands.
Slinger is rocked!
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slinger! Bengtsson lets Slinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson throws a big counter combination but Slinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bengtsson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Slinger's defenses. It connects perfectly with Slinger's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Benny Bengtsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 1452 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Snapple Grapple (ranked 155 p4p, 203 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amityville. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapple shoots for a double leg takedown but Christie sprawls well. He's pushed Grapple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Grapple is just out of range.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Grapple moved out of range nicely.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Grapple is out of range.
Grapple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie slaps away a takedown attempt from Grapple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grapple throws the left hand but Christie avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Christie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grapple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Grapple with that takedown attempt.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snapple Grapple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grapple throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grapple slips a jab from Christie.
Grapple throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
A quick step to the side and Christie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple blocks a jab.
Grapple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grapple tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Grapple goes for a double leg but Christie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christie continues to drive forward.
Grapple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Grapple avoids the body shot from Christie.
Grapple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christie defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Christie misses its target.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Grapple wants to clinch up but Christie keeps it at a distance.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie scores with a sloppy right hand. Grapple should have avoided that one.
Grapple is rocked!
Grapple closes the distance but Christie moves to the side
and Christie counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Grapple out cold! What a finish! Christie is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie took some time post fight to say the following; 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 1275 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Frank Karuso (ranked 193 p4p, 230 weight class). Thor White could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Karuso's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Karuso!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a looping right.
Karuso tries to counter by closing the distance.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Karuso throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from White.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karuso.
Karuso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karuso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Karuso's shoulder, as Karuso tries to avoid the shot.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Karuso throws an off balance right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karuso slips under a jab from White.
Karuso wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position.
Karuso misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Karuso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karuso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karuso moves out of range as White strikes.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karuso takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a straight left.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White misses the jab.
A big left from White misses.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karuso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karuso throws out the jab.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karuso.
A swing and a miss from White.
White misses with an uppercut
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White blocks a body shot from Karuso.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karuso just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karuso to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White jumps guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Karuso is working White over against the cage.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
White jumps guard but Karuso stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karuso to keep the fight standing.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White tries to pull guard but Karuso holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karuso wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karuso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Karuso 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.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karuso is aware though and is defending well.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karuso defends it easily.
White looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Karuso is defending well. White quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Karuso has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! White celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor White!
Thor White is the new middleweight champion!
Thor White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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