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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thijs De Koning (ranked 4961 p4p, 6502 weight class) and Cameron Doyle (ranked 623 p4p, 708 weight class). Doyle has chosen Pull Up as his entrance music. Thijs De Koning is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thijs De Koning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cameron Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Koning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doyle sprawls well. Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Koning gets slowly back to his feet.
Doyle rushes De Koning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Koning is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Koning manages to break the clinch.
De Koning feints and as Doyle raises his hands in defense, De Koning changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doyle wants to stand up but De Koning is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Koning throwing strikes but missing.
De Koning 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning stops Doyle from standing up.
De Koning stands and steps away. Doyle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle has managed to clinch.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning blocks an uppercut.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
De Koning can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Koning breaks the clinch.
Doyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
Doyle working aggressively here.
De Koning blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doyle.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doyle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Koning blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle gets underhooks to prevent De Koning's takedown attempt.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
De Koning wants a takedown but no success here.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning wants a takedown.
De Koning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
De Koning jumps guard but Doyle stands there with De Koning around his waist. De Koning gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Koning pulls guard.
Doyle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doyle leaves De Koning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Koning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doyle circles away.
Doyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doyle moves into the clinch.
De Koning wants a takedown.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Koning wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Doyle dominated that 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.
Doyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Koning breaks from the clinch.
Doyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Thijs De Koning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle has De Koning up against the cage in a clinch.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
Doyle misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cameron Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
De Koning is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Koning tries for a takedown but Doyle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle misses with some punches.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyle lands with a right to the head.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Koning wants a takedown but no success here.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Koning tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
De Koning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doyle walks away with a smile on his face. De Koning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Koning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
De Koning breaks from the clinch.
Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doyle connects with the punch.
De Koning gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
De Koning is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Koning has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doyle after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle misses with some punches.
De Koning is looking for a takedown.
De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Koning blocking some punches.
De Koning tries for a takedown but Doyle manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Doyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
De Koning jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Koning goes for a takedown attempt but Doyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doyle drives through and clinches with De Koning against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
De Koning can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle lands a right hand.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
De Koning tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Koning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doyle prevents it.
Doyle pushes De Koning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
De Koning is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Koning wants a takedown.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle lands a right hand.
De Koning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doyle clinches with his opponent.
De Koning can't get the takedown.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
De Koning blocking some punches.
De Koning drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Doyle.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
De Koning is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
Thijs De Koning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
De Koning blocks an uppercut.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cameron Doyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Koning missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doyle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Doyle!
In his post fight interview, Cameron Doyle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Blaine (ranked 4949 p4p, 5976 weight class) and Esmael Velez (ranked 598 p4p, 664 weight class). Velez has chosen Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe - Kendrick Lamar as his entrance music. Esmael Velez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Blaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esmael Velez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaine throws a shot to the body.
Velez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Velez tries to keep at a distance but Blaine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blaine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Velez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velez's coach down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Velez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blaine lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Velez.
Velez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine controlling the action here.
Blaine wants to work for an arm triangle but Velez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Blaine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blaine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaine closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blaine is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Velez to the mat. Velez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Velez is trying to hold Blaine in close to prevent damage but Blaine has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Blaine.
Blaine wants to stand up but Velez is controlling the position.
Velez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blaine gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Blaine tries for a takedown but Velez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blaine drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaine controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Blaine dominated that 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.
Blaine dives in and scores a takedown into Velez's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blaine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blaine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Velez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine rushes Velez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blaine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blaine manages to end up in side control.
Velez is letting Blaine control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blaine grinds an elbow into Velez's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blaine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jason Blaine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Blaine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaine scoring with punches from side control.
Blaine staying calm.
Blaine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Velez.
Blaine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blaine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaine rushes Velez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blaine has clasped his hands together around Velez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blaine is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Velez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blaine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaine scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Blaine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blaine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velez is trying to defend but Blaine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blaine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine controlling the action here.
Velez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaine works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaine looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Blaine.
Blaine landing punches.
Blaine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaine landing strikes from the mount and Velez is in trouble!
Blaine lands with some strikes.
Blaine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blaine stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Blaine gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaine drags the fight down to the ground.
Blaine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blaine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blaine controlling his opponent.
Blaine breaks from Velez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blaine looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blaine looking for a guillotine from mount but Velez is having none of it.
Blaine raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blaine controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Blaine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Blaine!
In defeat, Esmael Velez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still cummin' for all you mothafuckaz!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dash Star (ranked 5424 p4p, 5071 weight class) and Dr Barney (ranked 286 p4p, 269 weight class). Dr Barney 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dash Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dr Barney!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Star.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barney. That's going to slow Star down.
Star moves out of range of the strikes.
Star scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Star trying to control from Barney's half guard. Barney has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Star wants to control from the top but Barney keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barney manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Star escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Star's guard.
Star is trying to get back to full guard.
Barney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barney is pressing down on Star's thigh, looking to free his foot. Star is holding on for now.
Star is trying to stand up here but Barney is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barney prevents Star from improving his position.
Barney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Star is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barney pulls his head out easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barney controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Star has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barney finds it's way round the side to connect with Star's head.
Star moves out of range of the strikes.
Barney cracks a nice hook into Star's ribs.
Barney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Star tries to move into range but Barney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dr Barney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barney misses with a looping left.
Barney lands a lovely overhand right.
Barney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 Star is rocked!
Barney throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Star is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Barney coming out on top.
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!
Star walks into a left hand.
Dr Barney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star connects with a body shot.
Barney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Star had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Star.
Barney lands a head kick. Star smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Star looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barney is fending him off so far but Star persists. Nope, Barney circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Star has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barney finds it's way round the side to connect with Star's head.
The fighters circling - Barney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Star doesn't seem bothered though.
Star fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Star is breathing heavily.
Star lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Star uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barney.
Star seems to have got his legs back now.
Barney punishes Star's body with a nice straight punch.
Star goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barney swinging wildly here.
Star tries to move into range but Barney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Barney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Star takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barney lands a jab.
Star shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barney but Barney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Star tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Star has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barney finds it's way round the side to connect with Star's head.
Barney looks to throw the jab but Star is out of range.
Barney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Star misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barney cracks Star with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barney throws a hook but Star blocks it.
Barney with a nice cross.
Barney throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Barney misses.
Star defending well as Barney loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Barney. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Star takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barney.
Barney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Star misses the shot to the body.
Barney catches Star with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Star dodges the punch combination from Barney.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barney scores with a hook to the body. Star takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dr Barney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Star shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barney defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dash Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barney to score with a decent uppercut.
Barney misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barney scores with a jab to the head.
Star throws a head kick but Barney moves out of range.
Barney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Star.
Barney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Star looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barney missing with a left hand there. Star was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Star fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dash Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barney punishes Star's body with a nice straight punch.
Barney lands a glancing blow to the side of Star's head.
Barney connects with a leg kick.
Barney lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barney. Star does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barney tries to avoid it but Star manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barney to the ground. Barney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Barney misses.
Barney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barney misses with a head kick.
Star misses with a takedown attempt - Barney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barney connects with a single shot there.
Star looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barney throws a hook but Star avoids it easily.
Barney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barney digs a good hook to Star's body.
Good exchange - Barney coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barney throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Star takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barney drops Star with a big left hand! Star is injured, injured bad! Barney jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Barney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikal Goon (ranked 4450 p4p, 6106 weight class) and Christo Olisilveira (ranked 396 p4p, 585 weight class). Olisilveira has chosen Jorge & Mateus - Troca as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikal Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christo Olisilveira!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olisilveira throws a head kick but Goon moves out of range.
Olisilveira throws a head kick but Goon moves out of range.
Olisilveira throws a sloppy head kick
and Goon counters with a left and a right that stings Olisilveira.
Olisilveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick by Olisilveira misses
and Olisilveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olisilveira looks winded!
Olisilveira misses with a hook
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
Olisilveira throws a body kick that misses
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Olisilveira misses
and Goon counters with a two punch combo.
Goon cracks a nice hook into Olisilveira's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Goon.
Goon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Olisilveira stumbling backwards into the cage! Olisilveira bounces back off the cage towards Goon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Goon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Goon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikal Goon!
The defeated Christo Olisilveira had this to say: 'Foda-se todos os odiadores! Chupe meu pau!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 4969 p4p, 5227 weight class) and Dreyvon Thomas (ranked 600 p4p, 625 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dreyvon Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Daniels getting side control.
Daniels trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Daniels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Daniels looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas trying to control but Daniels postures up.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Daniels stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to control but Daniels postures up.
Thomas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Daniels scores with punches from side control.
Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thomas to see if he's OK.
Daniels works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thomas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daniels's best efforts.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels drops an elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!
Daniels tries to break free.
Thomas is punishing Daniels with strikes - can he finish him?!
Thomas keeps control of the position as Daniels tries to break free.
Daniels is covering up but some of the strikes from Thomas are getting through and doing damage.
Thomas scores with strikes from the back.
Thomas is trying to stick to Daniels's back but Daniels is turning into Thomas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thomas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daniels.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daniels is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Thomas has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Daniels is looking to defend but Thomas has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Daniels! Thomas pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Daniels taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dreyvon Thomas!
Dreyvon Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Daverio (ranked 4958 p4p, 4947 weight class) and Damian Porter (ranked 417 p4p, 416 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Daverio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Porter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daverio closes the distance and pushes Porter back into the cage.
Porter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daverio is defending well.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Porter blocks a body shot from Daverio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daverio.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Porter jumps guard but Daverio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Porter.
Porter takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter blocks an elbow strike.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio pushes Porter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Porter dodges an elbow strike from Daverio.
Porter is trying to break free.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Porter blocks the elbow strike.
Porter is trying to pull guard but Daverio has him pressed against the cage.
Daverio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daverio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Daverio.
Porter takes an elbow to the temple.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daverio tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Daverio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daverio tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
Daverio misses with an elbow over the top.
Porter avoids the elbow strike from Daverio, against the cage.
Daverio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daverio after a bit of a struggle.
Daverio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Porter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daverio throws an elbow but misses.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daverio digs a right hand underneath Porter's ribcage. Porter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daverio.
Porter wants to take the fight to the mat but Daverio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daverio after a bit of a struggle.
Porter prevents a body shot from Daverio.
Porter blocks an elbow strike.
Daverio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Daverio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Damian Porter has been cut.
Daverio misses with a body punch.
Daverio scores with a shot to the side of Porter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porter tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daverio throws an elbow but misses.
Daverio tries to work over Porter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daverio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Porter tries to pull guard but Daverio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Porter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Daverio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Porter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daverio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daverio clinches up against the cage.
Porter tries for a takedown but Daverio manages to get underhooks.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daverio tries to throw a body punch but Porter avoids it by throwing Daverio back against the cage.
Daverio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio scores with a hook to the body.
Porter blocks an elbow strike from Daverio.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Porter blocks a body shot from Daverio.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio lands a damaging elbow.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daverio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daverio walks away with a smile on his face. Porter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Porter.
Daverio moves into the clinch.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daverio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porter.
Porter is trying to push Daverio away but Daverio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daverio.
Daverio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mateo Daverio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porter is trying to drag Daverio to the mat but Daverio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio misses with an elbow over the top.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daverio misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daverio pushes off an throws an elbow but Porter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daverio.
Daverio can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Porter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daverio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Porter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daverio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Porter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daverio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Daverio.
Porter is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio gets underhooks to prevent Porter's takedown attempt.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
 Porter is rocked!
Porter looking for a takedown.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Daverio finish him?
Porter blocks the elbow strike.
Porter seems to have recovered his senses.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Daverio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Porter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Daverio wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance.
Porter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daverio swivels and escapes.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt
and Daverio moves into the clinch.
Porter blocks an elbow strike from Daverio.
Porter goes for a takedown attempt but Daverio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Porter.
A big right from Daverio misses.
Mateo Daverio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daverio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porter, pushing him back against the cage.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter tries to score a body lock takedown but Daverio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porter blocks an elbow strike.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
Porter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daverio walks away with a smile on his face. Porter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio scores with a shot to the body.
Daverio closes the distance and pushes Porter back into the cage.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Porter takes an elbow to the temple.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Mateo Daverio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio lands a nice shot to the body.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Porter is trying to drag Daverio to the mat but Daverio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Porter is trying to pull guard but Daverio has him pressed against the cage.
Daverio stops a takedown attempt from Porter.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio stops a takedown attempt from Porter.
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.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio misses with an elbow strike.
Daverio lands a damaging elbow.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Damian Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daverio gets underhooks to prevent Porter's takedown attempt.
Daverio cracks Porter with a nice body shot.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Daverio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daverio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Daverio!
A victorious Mateo Daverio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Kristiansen (ranked 4946 p4p, 4830 weight class) and Seamus Mullins (ranked 599 p4p, 595 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anders Kristiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus Mullins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullins fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristiansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Mullins tries to counter it with a takedown but Kristiansen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mullins misses with a low kick.
Kristiansen feinted with a counter takedown.
Mullins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kristiansen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mullins looks winded!
Mullins leaves Kristiansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mullins wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen cracks Mullins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullins as he avoids it easily.
Mullins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kristiansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mullins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristiansen looking to score a takedown here. Mullins is defending well but Kristiansen drives through and ends up in Mullins's guard.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Kristiansen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mullins's guard.
Mullins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kristiansen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mullins is proving hard to escape from.
Kristiansen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen wants to get up but he can't break Mullins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kristiansen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kristiansen tries to clinch up.
Kristiansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mullins.
Mullins trying to stall but Kristiansen improves his position.
Mullins throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is trying to force a seperation but Mullins has the dominant position.
Mullins jumps guard but Kristiansen stands there with Mullins around his waist. Mullins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kristiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullins jumps guard but Kristiansen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mullins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kristiansen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mullins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullins is trying to drag Kristiansen to the mat but Kristiansen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mullins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristiansen has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kristiansen can't break the clinch.
Kristiansen breaks from the clinch.
Kristiansen shoots for a takedown but Mullins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristiansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mullins checks the leg kick.
Kristiansen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kristiansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Mullins. Mullins gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kristiansen lands a jab.
Kristiansen gets a double leg takedown into Mullins's guard.
Mullins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kristiansen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Kristiansen 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.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mullins but Mullins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but Mullins shows good takedown defense.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch.
Kristiansen digs a good body shot into Mullins's ribs.
Kristiansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullins circles away.
Kristiansen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mullins's half guard.
It looks like Kristiansen is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kristiansen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullins is breathing heavily.
Mullins punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen content to control rather than advance.
Kristiansen wants to get back to his feet.
Mullins wants to improve his position but Kristiansen is controlling well.
Kristiansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mullins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kristiansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kristiansen's back!
Kristiansen trying to control the action but Mullins just sinks the hooks in.
Kristiansen wants to get back to his feet.
Kristiansen trying to control the position but Mullins manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is trying to get back to his feet but Mullins has full control of the position and if anything, Kristiansen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristiansen trying to control the hands but Mullins breaks the grip.
Kristiansen is trying to stand back up.
Mullins is hanging on to Kristiansen's back as he tries to escape.
Kristiansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mullins on the ground.
Kristiansen is working hard here to advance position.
Kristiansen trying to get back to his feet but Mullins is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mullins is hanging on to Kristiansen's back as he tries to escape.
Mullins is not going to allow Kristiansen to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Mullins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kristiansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kristiansen lands a slapping body shot.
Kristiansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristiansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullins doesn't seem bothered though.
Mullins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anders Kristiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch.
Kristiansen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Kristiansen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen tries to bum rush Mullins with a series of wild strikes but Mullins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristiansen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mullins did well to prevent Kristiansen getting side control.
Mullins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristiansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen winds up and cracks Mullins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kristiansen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kristiansen is thwarting Mullins's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Kristiansen is going to stand back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kristiansen lands a body shot.
Kristiansen lands a left and a right that send Mullins crashing to the mat, dazed. Kristiansen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mullins is rocked!
A head kick misses from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen scores with a hook to the body. Mullins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kristiansen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristiansen connects with a combination that backs up Mullins into the cage. Kristiansen lands a flurry of punches that gets past Mullins's guard. Mullins is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Kristiansen bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Kristiansen!
Anders Kristiansen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayden James (ranked 4363 p4p, 5211 weight class) and Nicholas Timmons (ranked 559 p4p, 618 weight class). Nicholas Timmons will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicholas Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Timmons.
Timmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timmons tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons is trying desperately to improve position.
James working for a guillotine from mount but Timmons is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Timmons to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Timmons shrugs it off.
Timmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James looking to secure an arm triangle but Timmons defends it well.
James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Timmons manages to avoid the submission attempt.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Timmons, who protects the arm well.
Timmons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Timmons is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is breathing heavily.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Timmons manages to get back to half guard.
Timmons actively working from the bottom here.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Timmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Timmons trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timmons wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Timmons looking for submissions off his back.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James prevents Timmons from standing back up.
Timmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Timmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timmons defends it well.
Timmons actively working from the bottom here.
James is looking for a kimura but Timmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James is looking to pass into half guard but Timmons pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Timmons is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Timmons wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Timmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Timmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Timmons has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Timmons manages to pass to side control!
Timmons tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Timmons passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
Timmons tries to control but James wriggling away.
Timmons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control James haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Timmons is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicholas Timmons will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James tries for a takedown but Timmons circles away easily
and Timmons counters with a nice body shot.
Timmons lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timmons pinned against the cage. Timmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Timmons.
Timmons lands a body shot.
Nicholas Timmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicholas Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timmons as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayden James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmons can pounce on him.
A head kick from Timmons lands but James takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Timmons as James shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Timmons takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Timmons uses the oldest trick in the book to send James tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Timmons is absolutely delighted - when James wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicholas Timmons!
Nicholas Timmons thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahk Dosh (ranked 4577 p4p, 4277 weight class) and Alonnus Parker (ranked 577 p4p, 548 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahk Dosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alonnus Parker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dosh misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
Dosh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dosh taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Parker.
Dosh is looking to improve his position.
Parker drops an elbow to the side of Dosh's head.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dosh trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parker lands a nice short elbow.
Dosh taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
Dosh is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker slips a nice elbow through Dosh's hands, connecting with Dosh's forehead.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parker lands a nice short elbow.
Dosh is rocked!
Parker working over Dosh with some ground and pound. Dosh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Dosh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Dosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dosh seems to have got his legs back now.
Dosh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dosh tries to get out of the position.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parker lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dosh is hurt! He's hurt bad - Parker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dosh from any more punishment! Congratulations to Parker! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonnus Parker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 3757 p4p, 4948 weight class) and Jerome Reece (ranked 469 p4p, 559 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Wiv Me (Radio Edit). Jack Jones 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Reece!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reece is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reece pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Reece fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reece looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Reece drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Reece wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reece in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reece stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reece wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reece looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reece looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reece throws a head kick that misses.
Reece throws a head kick that half lands.
Reece's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reece duly obliges.
Reece changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reece fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reece looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Reece throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Reece tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Reece.
Reece lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reece tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reece misses with a few strikes there.
Reece misses with a two punch combination.
Reece tries to clinch up.
As Reece looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Reece just gets out of the way.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reece is looking to clinch.
Reece lands a high kick!
Reece shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Reece explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reece throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reece scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reece fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reece looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reece throws a nice head kick!
Jones is rocked!
Reece drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reece breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reece has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Reece breaks from the clinch.
Whack! Reece lands a heavy head kick that drops Jones. The ref tackles Reece to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jones was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jerome Reece!
Our winner, Jerome Reece, 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 Jack Jones had this to say: 'Look! I pulled a hamstring yesterday and it's yet to recover so shut up and get out my face!'.
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pop
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