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KoF:IW - Apollo X Mercer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 24049 p4p, 24229 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 644 p4p, 671 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lesnar's choice of entrance music: Chop Suey. Ragnar Lothbrock 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 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lothbrock moves into the clinch.
Lothbrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lothbrock tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.
Lothbrock pulls Lesnar into guard.
Lothbrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Lothbrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Lothbrock throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar looking to control.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lothbrock seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lesnar for as long as he can get away with.
Lothbrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lothbrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar controls Lothbrock momentarily but Lothbrock frees himself.
Lothbrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lothbrock controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lothbrock landing knees to the body.
Lothbrock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lesnar up against the cage.
Lothbrock jumps into guard, dragging Lesnar to the mat.
Lesnar stands up from Lothbrock's guard - Lesnar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lothbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lothbrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Lesnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar is trying to stall.
Lesnar tries to break free but Lothbrock pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lothbrock is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lothbrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lesnar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I would not like to be Lesnar right now.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Lothbrock just sinks the hooks in.
Lesnar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lesnar tries to hold on but Lothbrock postures up.
Lothbrock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've been informed that Lesnar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lothbrock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing that Lothbrock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lothbrock with a couple of short strikes.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Lothbrock postures up.
Lothbrock with shots to the head and body - Lesnar looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lothbrock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lothbrock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrock dominated that round.
That's time! Lothbrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Lothbrock. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lothbrock clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lesnar gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrock's takedown attempt.
Lesnar is looking to control Lothbrock's arms but Lothbrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lesnar has his back to the cage.
Lesnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lothbrock tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Lothbrock back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lesnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lothbrock darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
Lothbrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lesnar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lothbrock's brow.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar lands with a right hand.
Lesnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Lothbrock has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Lothbrock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lesnar is trying to push Lothbrock away but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar jumps guard but Lothbrock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lothbrock has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Lothbrock is trying to trip Lesnar. He has hold of a leg but Lesnar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lothbrock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lothbrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lothbrock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lothbrock looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lesnar is adopting a defensive guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Lothbrock controlling him for the moment.
Lothbrock trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lothbrock throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lothbrock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lesnar can't fight it off and eventually Lothbrock manages to take the fight to the floor. Lesnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar is working an open guard so Lothbrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Lothbrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lothbrock darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock gets a clinch.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lothbrock gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lothbrock is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lothbrock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lothbrock controlling the action here.
Lesnar trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Lothbrock.
Lothbrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lothbrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lothbrock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lesnar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lothbrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesnar after a bit of a struggle.
Lothbrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesnar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lothbrock avoids it.
Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lothbrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lothbrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Lothbrock shows good takedown defense.
Lothbrock misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock clinches up against the cage.
Lesnar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lothbrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lothbrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lothbrock.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lothbrock has Lesnar pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lothbrock wants a takedown but no success here.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Lothbrock.
 It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lothbrock tightens his grip and picks Lesnar up, before dumping him to the ground. Lesnar manages to land in guard.
Lesnar pushes Lothbrock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbrock wants to clinch.
Lesnar wants to counter with a clinch but Lothbrock pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch.
Ragnar Lothbrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lothbrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lothbrock wants to clinch.
Lothbrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lothbrock moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lothbrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar pushes Lothbrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Lothbrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Lothbrock has him pinned against the cage.
Lothbrock has hold of one of Lesnar's legs. Lesnar is fighting the takedown attempt but Lothbrock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lesnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lothbrock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lesnar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lothbrock rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Lothbrock to work.
Ragnar Lothbrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Lothbrock's head but Lothbrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Lothbrock.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Lothbrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lothbrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar throws a leg kick
and Lothbrock counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock closes the distance and pushes Lesnar back into the cage.
Lothbrock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lothbrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lothbrock. Lesnar shrugs it off though.
Lothbrock throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lothbrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Lothbrock drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage.
Lothbrock jumps into guard, dragging Lesnar to the mat.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Lesnar.
I think Lothbrock 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 23946 p4p, 23506 weight class) and Math Riddle (ranked 758 p4p, 777 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Math Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Math Riddle has been cut.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Riddle avoids them all with ease.
Riddle shoots and misses
and Riddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Riddle 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.
Riddle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective in the buildup to the fight.
Riddle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riddle sprawling to the canvas! Riddle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bryant finish him?!
 Riddle is rocked!
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Riddle thinks about the counter body kick.
Riddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Riddle crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Webber (ranked 5586 p4p, 6692 weight class) and mr Lankey (ranked 292 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Webber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, mr Lankey!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Webber's guard.
Lankey trying to control but Webber is working from the bottom.
Webber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lankey controls the pace.
Lankey looking to sit in guard and control but Webber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lankey wants to sweep here but Webber controlling him for the moment.
Lankey looking to control.
Webber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lankey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webber is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webber throwing strikes but missing.
Webber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webber throws a big elbow that misses.
Webber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lankey dives on top into guard.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Lankey from controlling successfully.
Lankey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankey passes Webber's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Webber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankey pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lankey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webber won't allow Lankey to pass to mount.
Webber wants to improve his position but Lankey is controlling well.
Lankey trying to pass the guard but Webber defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankey trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Webber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webber tries to roll over but Lankey keeps him under control.
Lankey stops Webber from getting back to his feet.
Lankey decides to stand up.
Webber fails with a takedown attempt.
Lankey gets a clinch.
Lankey lands a knee to the head.
Lankey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Webber is trying to keep an underhook but Lankey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Webber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lankey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankey advances position into side control!
Webber wants to get back to his feet.
Webber wants to control but Lankey postures up.
Lankey is chipping away with strikes.
Webber is looking for a sweep.
Webber is breathing heavily.
Webber seems a little lost for a moment, as Lankey dominates the positioning.
Lankey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
mr Lankey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lankey clinches up against the cage.
Webber can't break the clinch.
Lankey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Webber tries to break the clinch but Lankey is controlling the position.
Webber can't get the takedown.
Lankey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lankey taking a breather.
Lankey has clasped his hands together around Webber's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Webber sneaks out the side door and pushes Lankey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankey clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lankey obliges.
Lankey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lankey manages to end up in side control.
Webber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lankey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Webber tries to sprawl but Lankey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankey is looking to pass Webber's guard but actually Webber recovers to full guard.
Lankey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lankey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lankey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lankey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Webber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webber looking for a sweep. Not yet Webber, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lankey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webber's head.
Lankey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Webber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lankey distracts Webber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Lankey from controlling successfully.
Lankey looking to sit in guard and control but Webber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lankey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lankey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webber looking to sit in guard and control but Lankey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've been informed that Lankey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
Webber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankey gets to his feet. Webber looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lankey takes the fight into the clinch.
Webber wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lankey manages to end up in side control.
Lankey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webber keeps working.
Lankey cracks Webber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lankey wants to take a breather but Webber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lankey.
Lankey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Webber wants to stand up but Lankey is controlling him.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
mr Lankey 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!
Lankey forces Webber back against the cage and clinches.
Lankey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Webber can't fight it off and eventually Lankey manages to take the fight to the floor. Webber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Lankey from controlling successfully.
Webber wants to stand but Lankey is controlling the position.
Lankey trying to control but Webber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankey stays in close to Webber's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankey works over Webber with some ground and pound from guard.
Lankey cracks Webber with a solid left hand.
Lankey content to stall in guard here.
Webber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mr Lankey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lankey landing some decent shots from guard.
Lankey stands and throws Webber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lankey scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankey wants to control but Webber is keeping him busy.
Webber is letting Lankey control him for a moment.
Webber wants to control but Lankey postures up.
Lankey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lankey trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Webber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lankey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lankey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lankey is keen to just control but Webber is a slippery customer.
Lankey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lankey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lankey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lankey.
Lankey slows the pace down in half guard.
mr Lankey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lankey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four 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.
Webber wants to control but Lankey is keeping busy.
Webber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankey uses his free foot to push down on Webber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Webber.
Lankey controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Lankey 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr Lankey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lankey 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr Lankey!
mr Lankey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Foster (ranked 5284 p4p, 6911 weight class) and Chandra Rajnahn (ranked 548 p4p, 638 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chandra Rajnahn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajnahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajnahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster feinted with a counter takedown.
Rajnahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rajnahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rajnahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rajnahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Rajnahn fails with the takedown.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajnahn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Foster kicks Rajnahn off and gets to his feet.
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!
Rajnahn lands with a good body shot.
Rajnahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster throws a low kick but Rajnahn moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Rajnahn connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Rajnahn.
Chandra Rajnahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajnahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Rajnahn throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rajnahn gets a double leg takedown into Foster's guard.
Rajnahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rajnahn lands a couple of digs.
Foster wants to stand and escape but Rajnahn is having none of it.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Rajnahn slips an elbow through the middle.
Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rajnahn is aware though and is defending well.
Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rajnahn is aware though and is defending well.
Rajnahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rajnahn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
 Foster is rocked!
Rajnahn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Foster's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chandra Rajnahn!
An out of breath Chandra Rajnahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Davis (ranked 24480 p4p, 24068 weight class) and Gustav King (ranked 690 p4p, 689 weight class). Chad Davis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustav King!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by King.
King lands a body shot.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King cracks a nice hook into Davis's ribs.
Nice body punch from King.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from King finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Davis in the body.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chad Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King scores with a head kick. Davis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from King finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
King scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Davis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis is rocked!
King lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Davis.
King lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Davis out cold! Davis is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustav King!
In his post fight interview, Gustav King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Voltsz Diesel (ranked 4095 p4p, 5813 weight class) and Takeo Takeda (ranked 544 p4p, 664 weight class). Diesel comes to the cage accompanied by Outerspass - Frosty. Takeda has chosen Andre Nickatina, Sunny Kim as his entrance music. Voltsz Diesel 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Voltsz Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takeo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda forces Diesel back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Takeda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Takeda.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
Takeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeda controls his hands.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Takeda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda lands a nice uppercut.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Takeda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeda blocks the elbow strike.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
Takeda lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeda is rocked!
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel has Takeda pressed against the cage. He pushes Takeda back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Diesel throws a beautiful elbow that sends Takeda crashing to the floor! Diesel piles on the pressure with more strikes! Takeda is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voltsz Diesel!
Voltsz Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Takeo Takeda had this to say: 'I'm just getting started. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Acosta (ranked 2973 p4p, 6681 weight class) and Silver Bullion (ranked 357 p4p, 626 weight class). Hunter Acosta 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Silver Bullion!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullion looks to score with a jab to the body but Acosta is just out of range.
Bullion clinches up with Acosta and pushes him back against the cage.
Bullion jumps guard.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Bullion keeps moving.
Acosta won't allow Bullion to get back to his feet.
Bullion looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullion, not yet.
Acosta stays in close to Bullion's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acosta drops back looking for a leg! Bullion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bullion manages to kick Acosta off! Acosta jumps back into Bullion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta is fighting to break Bullion's control of his arms but Bullion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bullion can't keep his opponent in guard - Acosta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bullion can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullion trying to control but Acosta postures up.
Acosta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bullion is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hunter Acosta!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Smith (ranked 3553 p4p, 3793 weight class) and Jesse Turner (ranked 208 p4p, 218 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Turner!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Turner throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jacob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turner scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Smith misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Smith lands a body shot.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner looks winded!
Turner dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacob Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
Smith gets a clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner is rocked!
Turner stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith clinches.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith closes the distance but Turner moves to the side
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Turner like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Turner from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Smith!
Jacob Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview.
Jesse Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck it'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breno Pinheiro (ranked 1630 p4p, 5987 weight class) and Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 235 p4p, 665 weight class). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Breno Pinheiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czarny Z Garbowa goes for a double leg but Pinheiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinheiro continues to drive forward.
Pinheiro closes the distance but Czarny Z Garbowa moves to the side
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice body shot.
Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinheiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa dives in and scores a takedown into Pinheiro's guard.
Pinheiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Pinheiro is keeping the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinheiro trying to strike off his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow Pinheiro to sweep him here.
Pinheiro is trying to hold Czarny Z Garbowa in close to prevent damage but Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to pass into half guard.
Pinheiro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Czarny Z Garbowa jumps into side control!
Pinheiro stops Czarny Z Garbowa from passing to mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa just content to control the position.
Pinheiro can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinheiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pinheiro tries to get out of the position.
Pinheiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Czarny Z Garbowa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Czarny Z Garbowa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pinheiro!
Czarny Z Garbowa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Czarny Z Garbowa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pinheiro to take his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinheiro tries to escape but Czarny Z Garbowa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pinheiro is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Our winner, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 715 p4p, 3943 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 44 p4p, 226 weight class). Mercer has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
Mercer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Apollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Mercer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Apollo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mercer scrambles back to his feet.
Mercer throws a head kick that Apollo semi-blocks.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mercer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercer checks a low kick from Apollo.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a one two! Apollo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Apollo.
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercer doesn't seem phased though.
Mercer's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mercer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Apollo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Mercer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Mercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo is looking to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch.
Mercer checks the leg kick.
Mercer misses with a double jab.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
Mercer moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Mercer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Apollo tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mercer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but Apollo keeps him there for the moment.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
Mercer tries to clinch up
and Apollo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercer's knee momentarily.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer tries to land a front kick but Apollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercer takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercer is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Apollo circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollo won't allow it.
Mercer wants to break free but Apollo has control.
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apollo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer tries to keep at a distance but Apollo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
Apollo prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mercer misses with a hook
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apollo, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Apollo.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but Apollo has the dominant position.
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Mercer knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
Mercer closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Mercer doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollo circles away.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apollo cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Apollo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Mercer tries to stand but Apollo is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Mercer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Apollo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Mercer misses.
Mercer lands a nice shot that snaps Apollo's head back.
Bobby Mercer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Mercer misses.
Apollo scores with a jab.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercer circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer is looking for the big counter here.
Apollo fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercer in the body.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apollo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Apollo circles away.
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercers head.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
And Apollo counters with a quick kick to the body but Mercer blocks it.
Apollo throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Apollo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Mercer down.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mercer lands with a slapping head kick.
Apollo cracks Mercer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercer checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apollo counters with a series of strikes. Mercer will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo clinches.
Mercer wants to break free but Apollo has control.
Apollo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mercer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo slips under a jab from Mercer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo sizes up Mercer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercer tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Apollo throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apollo jumps guard but Mercer stands there with Apollo around his waist. Apollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apollo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Apollo misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Mercer scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Apollo misses
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Apollo backing up. Apollo nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apollo lands with a cross.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer clinches up with Apollo and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Apollo blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
Mercer is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
Mercer wants to break free but Apollo has control.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Apollo as the two fighters clinch.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling him.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo pulls Mercer into guard.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to get up but he can't break Apollo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Apollo has control of Mercer's left arm, preventing Mercer from doing any damage.
Mercer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Apollo's closed guard. He's half up but Apollo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Apollo pivots and extends the arm, Mercer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Apollo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Bobby Mercer had this to say: 'Well, I had to get that 1st one out of the way. I hope to be back here stronger than ever & put on a much better performance. Not much else to say, I need to learn & improve from this. '.
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