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Grunge 49: Wake Up PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micro Aggression (ranked 3546 p4p, 6182 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 336 p4p, 456 weight class). Sub Machine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micro Aggression!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aggression lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aggression. That's going to slow Machine down.
Nice shot by Aggression.
Micro Aggression seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aggression counters with a low kick, right behind Machine 's knee.
Machine closes the distance but Aggression moves to the side
and Aggression counters with a right hand to the body.
Aggression with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aggression swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
Aggression buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aggression lands a nice hook to Machine's body. Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Aggression lands.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micro Aggression has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Machine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aggression throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aggression scores with a nice right hand.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aggression scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machine in his tracks.
Aggression thuds his right hand into Machine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aggression scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aggression lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
Micro Aggression is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aggression throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aggression counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aggression connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aggression.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aggression counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aggression is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aggression lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machine takes one to the side of the head.
 Machine is rocked!
Machine walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Aggression! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micro Aggression!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Giannis Ignacio (ranked 2266 p4p, 11527 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 318 p4p, 774 weight class). Ignacio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This is the Moment. Trent Punchy 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Giannis Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignacio's waist but Ignacio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punchy off to one side.
Ignacio catches Punchy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Punchy swings widly with a right hand
and Ignacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punchy lands with a right hand.
Punchy has his takedown stuffed
and Ignacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Ignacio lands a big right hand that sends Punchy crashing to the mat! Ignacio stays standing though and waves Punchy back to his feet!
Punchy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy fails with the takedown
and Ignacio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ace Giannis Ignacio!
Post fight, Ace Giannis Ignacio stared into the camera and said 'Im not surprise maducfuckrsss'.
Trent Punchy was interviewed post fight and said 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Snowdon (ranked 3415 p4p, 3579 weight class) and Phol Boxaaja (ranked 437 p4p, 450 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, William Snowdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowdon gets the takedown into side control.
Snowdon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boxaaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boxaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Snowdon seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowdon pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon blocks the strikes from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowdon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowdon's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Snowdon turns into Boxaaja and is now in his guard.
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowdon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boxaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowdon passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snowdon trying to control from half guard but Boxaaja is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boxaaja defends it well.
Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snowdon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Boxaaja defend it? Snowdon steps over the head and cranks it - Boxaaja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Snowdon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Snowdon!
William Snowdon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 2718 p4p, 2604 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 275 p4p, 264 weight class). Vuce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MC Yankoo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryokale enables Vuce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryokale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryokale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vuce.
Vuce lands a couple of digs.
Vuce is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ryokale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryokale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryokale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vuce 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.
Vuce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vuce connects with a couple of short punches.
Vuce is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryokale has wrist control.
Ryokale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vuce's guard.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Vuce keeps moving.
Ryokale lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale throws an elbow that misses. Vuce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryokale's guard. Nice move by Vuce!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vuce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vuce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryokale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vuce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryokale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vuce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vuce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Average Joe�s Gym inform us that Ryokale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vuce is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryokale has wrist control.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vuce wants to stand but Ryokale is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vuce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vuce connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryokale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vuce throwing strikes but missing.
Vuce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryokale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryokale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vuce lands a couple of elbows.
Vuce is fighting to break Ryokale's control of his arms but Ryokale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vuce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vuce throws a big right hand that misses.
Vuce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryokale's head.
Vuce stands up and waves to Ryokale to follow him.
Vuce staying out of range there.
Vuce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryokale manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale is trying to control the position but Vuce postures up.
Vuce postures up in Ryokale's guard and throws a big left but Ryokale blocks it.
Vuce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuce scoring with some ground and pound.
Vuce stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale.
Vuce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vuce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryokale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vuce drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryokale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryokale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryokale!
Ryokale wants to control but Vuce is keeping him busy.
Ryokale in side control, throwing shots but Vuce defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws an elbow but Vuce slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ryokale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vuce throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Ryokale cracks Vuce with a big elbow.
Vuce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ryokale cracks Vuce with a big elbow.
Ryokale trying to control the action but Vuce is working from the bottom.
Vuce is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryokale is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ryokale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryokale landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce dominated that round.
That's time! Vuce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryokale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryokale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryokale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vuce trying to strike off his back.
Vuce punching from the bottom - just letting Ryokale know he's still in a fight.
Ryokale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vuce throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Ryokale throws a strike but Vuce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce lands a couple of elbows.
Vuce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryokale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryokale is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ryokale can't handle though.
Ryokale landing with the ground and pound.
Vuce throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vuce keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
Vuce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryokale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryokale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vuce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leo Vuce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Vuce keeps moving.
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.
Ryokale throws a strike but Vuce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryokale trying to control the position.
Vuce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryokale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vuce distracts Ryokale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vuce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vuce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryokale looking to control.
Vuce throws a strike but Ryokale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryokale is looking to work some ground and pound but Vuce has wrist control.
Vuce doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ryokale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vuce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryokale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throwing strikes from guard but Vuce blocks nicely.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Vuce keeps moving.
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryokale has gone for a leg lock! Vuce slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryokale's guard.
Vuce drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryokale dives on top into guard.
Ryokale distracts Vuce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryokale trying to control but Vuce is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryokale works over Vuce with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryokale is working Vuce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryokale throws an elbow that misses. Vuce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryokale's guard. Nice move by Vuce!
Ryokale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryokale has his foot on Vuce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vuce works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryokale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryokale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vuce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryokale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vuce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryokale is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruddo Ryokale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Vuce closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ryokale quickly recovers to half guard.
Vuce is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ryokale still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ryokale has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Vuce is looking for a sweep.
Ryokale working the head and body with strikes.
Ryokale working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale cracks Vuce with a big elbow.
Ryokale cracks Vuce with a big elbow.
 Vuce is rocked!
Vuce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Vuce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryokale landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryokale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A big shot lands for Ryokale! That's hurt Vuce! Will he recover? Ryokale fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruddo Ryokale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 2335 p4p, 3255 weight class) and Chief Tomahawk (ranked 345 p4p, 453 weight class). Bon Adrien De Moncey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tomahawk!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Moncey.
Tomahawk clinches up against the cage.
Tomahawk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow strike.
Tomahawk digs a right hand underneath De Moncey's ribcage. De Moncey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomahawk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Moncey jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomahawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Moncey's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomahawk is looking to work some ground and pound but De Moncey has wrist control.
Tomahawk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tomahawk stands up over De Moncey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tomahawk distracts De Moncey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomahawk defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomahawk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tomahawk throwing strikes but missing.
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Tomahawk defends easily.
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tomahawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tomahawk loads up on a big left hand. De Moncey felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tomahawk looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! De Moncey can't hide his disappointment, as Tomahawk celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
A relieved looking Chief Tomahawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 1658 p4p, 2205 weight class) and Isaiah Sturridge (ranked 242 p4p, 304 weight class). Sturridge is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gimmie The Loot - By: The Notorious BIG. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Sturridge!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai lands with a good body shot.
Ahai slips a jab and a cross from Sturridge.
Ahai forces Sturridge back against the cage and clinches.
Sturridge's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sturridge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ahai is leaning against Sturridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahai blocks an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahai gets an underhook and turns Sturridge into the cage.
Sturridge tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahai avoids the damage to the body.
Ahai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sturridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahai prevents it.
Sturridge is working Ahai over against the cage.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Ahai tries a body shot but Sturridge blocks it.
Sturridge wants a takedown.
Ahai has Sturridge pressed against the cage, preventing Sturridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahai is pushing Sturridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahai lands with a left to the head.
Ahai stalling in the clinch.
Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturridge controls his hands.
Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Ahai misses with a head kick.
Sturridge misses with a body shot.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahai wants to land a leg kick but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge wants to counter with a clinch but Ahai pushes him away.
Sturridge lands a high kick!
Sturridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sturridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Sturridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahai scores with a push kick.
Ahai lands a big head kick that sends Sturridge tumbling to the mat! Ahai takes a step backwards and waves Sturridge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sturridge is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahai shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sturridge takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ahai sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sturridge bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 916 p4p, 2031 weight class) and Long Schlong (ranked 100 p4p, 208 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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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 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlong has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong 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.
Schlong tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Schlong drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schlong prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva presses Schlong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schlong jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schlong tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Schlong drops back down to his feet.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Schlong.
A body shot lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
Schlong is looking for a takedown.
Schlong wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva works on Schlong's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Schlong.
Schlong gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schlong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong looking to control.
Schlong has an active guard here but Da Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlong is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schlong is in trouble now - Da Silva has advanced to mount!
Schlong is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Silva tries to control but Schlong wriggling away.
Schlong is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schlong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva looking to control but Schlong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schlong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Schlong is squirming around nicely.
Schlong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlong tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong tries to control the position but Da Silva now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schlong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Schlong right now.
Schlong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schlong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Schlong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schlong controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schlong shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schlong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Schlong gets a clinch.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong wants a takedown but no success here.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Schlong.
Schlong tries to pull guard but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schlong backwards.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schlong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Schlong moves out of range.
Schlong misses with a takedown
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Da Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schlong tries to move to full mount but Da Silva actually manages to regain half guard.
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlong preventing the sweep.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlong passes into half guard.
Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlong looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is still trying to improve position.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Da Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Schlong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schlong tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Long Schlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Schlong tries for a takedown but Da Silva circles away easily
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schlong misses with a takedown
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong walks into a left hand.
Schlong closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Schlong pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schlong shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Schlong manages to avoid it.
Schlong doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Schlong fails to land the takedown.
Da Silva with a hook.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schlong thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlong misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Schlong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Schlong fails to land the takedown.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schlong.
Da Silva tries to bench press Schlong off him but Schlong keeps the position.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva won't allow Schlong to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schlong is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva is pressing down on Schlong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva is controlling Schlong's posture.
Long Schlong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schlong stands and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Da Silva looking for a sweep but Schlong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Schlong's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Da Silva is looking to escape.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control but Schlong postures up.
Da Silva won't allow Schlong to pass to mount.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlong stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass.
Da Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schlong wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long Schlong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlong shoots in but no luck this time.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Schlong.
Schlong with a poor takedown
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schlong shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Schlong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schlong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlong misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva with a nice calf kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Schlong.
I think Da Silva 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
After the fight, Leonardo Da Silva 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Nolan (ranked 1497 p4p, 1902 weight class) and Rex The Leviathan (ranked 188 p4p, 236 weight class). Rex The Leviathan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex The Leviathan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Leviathan takes one to the side of the head.
Nolan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Leviathan.
The Leviathan tests Nolan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nolan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Leviathan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nolan scrambles back to his feet.
Nolan misses with a hook
and The Leviathan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leviathan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Nolan takes one to the side of the head.
Nolan scores with the left hand. The Leviathan knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Rex The Leviathan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan sends The Leviathan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nolan is motioning to the referee to let The Leviathan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nolan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Nolan misses.
The Leviathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nolan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nolan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Leviathan manages to avoid it.
The Leviathan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Leviathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nolan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan throws an off balance right hand
and The Leviathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nolan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Leviathan looks to land a left hand but Nolan moved out of range nicely.
Nolan throws an off balance right hand
and The Leviathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Leviathan throws the left hand but Nolan avoids the punch easily.
As The Leviathan looks to move away, Nolan throws a big counter combo but The Leviathan just gets out of the way.
Nice shot by The Leviathan.
Nolan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nolan misses with a left hand
and The Leviathan counters with a nice right hand that sends Nolan toppling to the canvas! Nolan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Leviathan finish him?!
Nolan looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Leviathan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nolan. The Leviathan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex The Leviathan!
After winning the bout, Rex The Leviathan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1010 p4p, 1038 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 135 p4p, 141 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chang throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
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.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
Chang moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Chang with an uppercut!
Chang's corner calls for a 1-2. Chang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
Chang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox taking a breather.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang clinches with his opponent.
Chang taking a breather.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Knox with a nice cross.
Chang has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang lands with a right to the head.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Chang has the dominant position.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Chang keeps him there for the moment.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knox is trying to keep an underhook but Chang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Knox reverses the position - he's now on top in Chang's guard.
Chang is controlling Knox's posture.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox postures up.
Chang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound.
Chang is looking for a triangle here but Knox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chang to see if he's OK.
Knox lands a few punches from side control.
Knox scoring with punches from side control.
Knox wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Chang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chang is not content to let Knox control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knox throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knox tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the cage.
Knox has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Chang has managed to clinch.
Chang lands a takedown into guard.
Chang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Chang wants to work for an arm triangle but Knox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knox sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knox!
Chang moves to the back position.
Well, with Chang on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Knox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Knox tries to roll but Chang sticks to his back.
Chang avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang throwing sloppy strikes.
Chang working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Knox is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chang has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Knox taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Chang!
After the big win, Bruce Chang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Beta Knox was interviewed post fight and said '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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 761 p4p, 843 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 120 p4p, 133 weight class). Ambe comes to the cage accompanied by Gunna - The World is Yours. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scar Ambe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Ambe drives through and clinches with Kallio against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ambe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Kallio lands a nice uppercut.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kallio.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kallio as the two fighters clinch.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Kallio breaks the clinch.
Ambe darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Ambe into the cage.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Kallio's head.
Ambe misses with a knee strike.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe has Kallio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kallio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ambe.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe gets through Kallio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank.
Ambe looking to throw knees to the head but Kallio is blocking nicely.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kallio is defending well for now.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe is looking to control Kallio's arms but Kallio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambe has his back to the cage.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Kallio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kallio throws a nice head kick!
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kallio backs up against the cage.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio cracks Ambe with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ambe dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Ambe gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kallio is looking for a sweep.
Kallio is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it.
Kallio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ambe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kallio can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambe.
Kallio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ambe tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ambe counters by clinching up.
Kallio stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kallio as the two fighters clinch.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
A right hand to the body from Kallio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kallio.
Kallio pushes Ambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kallio after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambe misses with some punches.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio blocking some punches.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Ambe stalls.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallio lands a shoulder strike.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe gets through Kallio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Ambe tries for a takedown but Kallio manages to get underhooks.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
Kallio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe looking to stall.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Kallio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the cage.
Maybe Ambe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Ambe.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
Kallio lands a head kick. Ambe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ambe throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
Ambe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kallio's guard.
Kallio has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Kallio is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
Kallio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe postures up in Kallio's guard and throws a big left but Kallio blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kallio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kallio looking to control.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kallio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambe has managed to get both his arms back between Kallio's legs - danger averted.
Kallio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambe defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kallio is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
Kallio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Kallio slips nicely into half guard.
Kallio wants to pass to mount but Ambe is defending the position.
Kallio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kallio looking to control but Ambe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ambe is staying active underneath Kallio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kallio trying to pass the guard but Ambe defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
Kallio trying to control from half guard but Ambe is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Kallio.
Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Kallio gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Kallio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio is working Ambe over against the cage.
Kallio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe keeps control of Kallio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kallio gets caught flat footed, as Ambe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kallio is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kallio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ambe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ambe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kallio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio passes Ambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kallio wants to pass the guard but Ambe is defending well.
Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Kallio wants to free his trapped foot but Ambe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kallio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ambe trying to hold on to Kallio's head to control him but Kallio postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kallio tries to sprawl but Ambe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ambe trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Kallio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily.
Kallio actively working from the bottom here.
Kallio wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio trying to control from the bottom.
Ambe working the head and body with strikes.
Ambe slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe wants to free his trapped foot but Kallio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kallio is trying to get back to full guard.
Ambe wants to take a breather but Kallio is having none of it.
Kallio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ambe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kallio is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ambe dominating with strikes here.
Ambe lands with some strikes.
Ambe wants to control the pace but Kallio is squirming around nicely.
Kallio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kallio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kallio taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard.
Kallio is looking to improve his position.
Kallio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe lands strikes from half guard.
Kallio is looking to improve his position.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio trying to control here.
Kallio is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Ambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kallio's head.
Ambe prevents Kallio from improving his position.
Kallio gets back to full guard.
Kallio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Kallio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kallio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Kimmo Kallio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'I m old idk'.
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