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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Android Tapyouout (ranked 3385 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Roth Kanh (ranked 196 p4p, 220 weight class). Roth Kanh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Tapyouout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roth Kanh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapyouout looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kanh keeping moving, preventing Tapyouout from controlling successfully.
Kanh has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tapyouout should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kanh has tightened it up now! Tapyouout should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roth Kanh!
An out of breath Roth Kanh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Android Tapyouout stepped up to the mic, saying 'I only lose if I tap and I never tap (you must break my arm for the ref to step in)'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anders Thorsen (ranked 3108 p4p, 3720 weight class) and Lance Lyde (ranked 417 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lance Lyde enters the cage!
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Lyde!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lyde swivels and escapes.
Thorsen misses with a hook
and Lyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Thorsen misses.
Lyde throws out a loose jab but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsen trying to control but Lyde is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyde can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorsen is controlling him.
Lyde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen lands a couple of elbows.
Thorsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyde has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen throwing strikes from guard but Lyde blocks nicely.
Thorsen postures up in Lyde's guard and throws a big left but Lyde blocks it.
Thorsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thorsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyde has wrist control.
Thorsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorsen throws a strike but Lyde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyde throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorsen pulls Lyde in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Lyde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Lyde holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyde just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Thorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsen fails to pull guard.
Thorsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lyde walks away with a smile on his face. Thorsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lyde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorsen at a distance.
Lyde digs a good body shot into Thorsen's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyde tries to sprawl out of it but Thorsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyde throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Thorsen misses
and Lyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsen scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Lyde misses its intended target.
Lyde lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lyde throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
Thorsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lyde sprawls and moves away.
Thorsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Thorsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thorsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thorsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thorsen trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyde is trying to stand up here but Thorsen is controlling him well.
Thorsen thows a huge punch but Lyde dodges it nicely.
Thorsen controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thorsen wants to pass the guard but Lyde is defending well.
Thorsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thorsen throwing shots but Lyde is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Lyde 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.
Thorsen looks to throw the jab but Lyde is out of range.
Thorsen slips a jab and a cross from Lyde.
Thorsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyde has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lyde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen looks to throw the jab but Lyde is out of range.
Lyde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorsen's head backwards.
Thorsen misses the jab.
Lyde moves away from the strike by Thorsen.
The fighters circling - Thorsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyde wants to get back to his feet but Thorsen drags him back down.
Thorsen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lyde is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen landing a few strikes.
Thorsen throwing strikes but Lyde manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Lyde.
Lyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorsen keeps working.
Thorsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lyde.
Thorsen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lyde's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lyde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lyde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thorsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyde is looking to stall here but Thorsen recovers full guard.
Lyde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyde looking to pass the guard.
Lyde lands a couple of digs.
Lyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyde throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyde.
Lyde tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorsen is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyde makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyde throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lyde avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Thorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thorsen.
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Thorsen throws out a loose jab but Lyde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyde might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lyde scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Anders Thorsen has been cut.
Thorsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lyde feints a jab promting Thorsen to slip. Lyde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thorsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lance Lyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lyde throws a hook but Thorsen avoids it easily.
Lyde moves away from the strike by Thorsen.
Lyde throws out a counter right but Thorsen avoids it with no problem.
Thorsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyde lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Thorsen is rocked!
Thorsen misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyde throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Thorsen tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Thorsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorsen's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyde with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyde is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorsen has wrist control.
Lance Lyde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lyde is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorsen has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Lyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anders Thorsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Thorsen misses
and Lyde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorsen takes one on the button.
Thorsen walks into a jab.
Lyde lands a slapping body shot.
Thorsen throws a hook to the side of Lyde's head but Lyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lyde goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thorsen fails with the takedown
and Lyde counters with a big uppercut that knocks Thorsen off his feet! Lyde dives into side control looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyde looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thorsen is avoiding damage well.
Lyde throws a strike aimed at the side of Thorsen's head but Thorsen avoids it well.
Lyde tries to advance to mount but Thorsen denies him.
Thorsen gets back to half guard.
Lyde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thorsen is looking to escape.
Lyde is thwarting Thorsen's attempts to control the position.
Lyde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyde wants to control but Thorsen is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lyde throwing shots but Thorsen is blocking nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with a hook
and Lyde counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lyde is fending him off so far but Thorsen persists. Nope, Lyde circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyde feints a jab promting Thorsen to slip. Lyde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thorsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thorsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorsen has time to react.
Thorsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyde is looking to reverse the position.
Thorsen lands some shots froms side control.
Lyde defending against the ground and pound.
Thorsen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thorsen is trying to ground and pound but Lyde uses the momentary lack of control by Thorsen to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Thorsen there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyde is trying to stand back up but Thorsen is controlling him
Thorsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lyde has hold of Thorsen's hands but Thorsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thorsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorsen is pressing down on Lyde's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lyde is holding on for now.
Thorsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thorsen is taking a breather. Lyde says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thorsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Thorsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thorsen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lyde to regain full guard.
Thorsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyde has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders Thorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorsen misses with a straight left.
Thorsen misses with a left hand
enabling Lyde to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Lyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lyde 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Lyde!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lance Lyde thanked Redemption ink for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 3165 p4p, 5809 weight class) and Edson Blois (ranked 392 p4p, 578 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edson Blois!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blois misses with a hook. Lalime ducked under it nicely.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by Blois and move into the clinch.
Blois throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blois looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lalime throws a hook but Blois avoids it easily.
Blois fails to land with a series of punches.
Lalime seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lalime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blois misses with a straight left.
Lalime drops his hands momentarily and Blois takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Blois.
Blois 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime avoids the body shot from Blois.
Blois scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Blois.
Blois avoids the body shot from Lalime.
Lalime takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blois will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blois misses the shot to the body.
Lalime loads up on a big right hand but Blois slips the punch.
Blois misses with a double jab.
Lalime swings for the body but Blois moves out of range.
Blois changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edson Blois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blois fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lalime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Blois moves away and avoids it.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Blois bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lalime's head.
Lalime takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blois throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lalime, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Edson Blois has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lalime closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Blois is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lalime to keep the fight standing.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blois or not.
Blois looks winded!
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blois takes a shot to the head.
Blois tries to break free but Lalime pushes him back against the cage.
Lalime pushes Blois back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime controlling the action here for a moment.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blois takes a shot to the head.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blois backwards.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lalime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Blois's head.
Lalime works on Blois's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime pushes Blois back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Blois's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blois letting Lalime take a breather here.
Lalime lands an elbow that stopped Blois in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blois tries to stall but Lalime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blois.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Blois's ribcage. Blois let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime lands an elbow just above Blois 's eye.
Blois takes a shot to the head.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime cracks Blois with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That has opened up Edson Blois's cut even more.
Lalime presses Blois against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson Blois's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blois takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lalime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lalime slips under a jab from Blois.
Lalime getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lalime moves into the clinch.
Lalime presses Blois against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lalime lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
Lalime is working Blois over against the cage.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blois can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
Lalime works on Blois's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime gets through Blois's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
 Blois is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blois is still on wobbly legs! Can Lalime finish him?
Blois is breathing heavily.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Blois's head.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime lands a body shot.
A short left from Lalime.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Blois drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Klauss (ranked 3450 p4p, 2882 weight class) and Jim Longchain (ranked 408 p4p, 345 weight class). Jim Longchain 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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longchain ducks under a wild hook from Klauss.
No joy there for Klauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longchain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klauss looks to throw the jab but Longchain is out of range.
Longchain throws a counter combo.
Klauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longchain! But no joy.
Klauss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Klauss throws a series of punches but Longchain moves out of range.
Klauss misses with a double jab.
Klauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Longchain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longchain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longchain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klauss misses with a combination
and Longchain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klauss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain stands and throws Klauss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Longchain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Klauss is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Longchain.
Klauss is letting Longchain control him for a moment.
Longchain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longchain has hold of Klauss's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Klauss seems comfortable defending it but Longchain has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Klauss is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Klauss is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Longchain couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Longchain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 1761 p4p, 3417 weight class) and Guido Carosella (ranked 226 p4p, 115 weight class). Guido Carosella is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juki Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Carosella misses the target.
Carosella misses with an uppercut.
Carosella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allu misses with an uppercut
and Carosella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Carosella misses.
Allu lands with a hook. Carosella tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
A nice combination there by Carosella.
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carosella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carosella dodges the punch combination from Allu.
Allu throws a series of punches but Carosella moves out of range.
Allu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Allu's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Allu.
Allu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carosella. Carosella circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella throws a right hand that Allu ducks under and follows up with a left that Allu also avoids with ease.
Allu throws out a loose jab but Carosella uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Carosella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guido Carosella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Allu.
Carosella takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Carosella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allu.
Carosella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allu throws out the jab.
Allu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allu scores with a body shot.
Allu throws a shot from downtown. Carosella moves away and avoids it.
Carosella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allu moves away.
Allu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carosella.
Carosella misses with an uppercut. Allu saw that one coming.
Carosella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allu throws out the jab.
Allu closes the distance and pushes Carosella back into the cage.
Good body shot from Allu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carosella looks winded!
Carosella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carosella tries to circle away but Allu has him pinned against the cage.
Carosella is trying to pull guard but Allu has him pressed against the cage.
Allu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carosella is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Allu is keeping busy.
Allu prevents Carosella from breaking the clinch.
Carosella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Allu on the inside.
A short left from Allu.
Allu lands with a short shot to the head.
Allu drops Carosella onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Carosella is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That has opened up Guido Carosella's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Allu.
Still in the clinch, Allu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carosella is rocked!
Allu dips a shoulder and cracks Carosella with a mighty uppercut! Carosella falls back against the cage and Allu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Carosella is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Allu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juki Allu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gul Dukat (ranked 1867 p4p, 1904 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 268 p4p, 273 weight class). Dukat comes to the cage accompanied by Guillotine (Swordz) . Osiris has chosen Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Dukat misses its intended target.
Dukat misses with a straight right.
Dukat ducks right into an uppercut from Osiris.
Dukat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Dukat misses with a takedown attempt - Osiris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osiris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osiris! But no joy.
Gul Dukat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukat misses with an uppercut
and Dukat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Osiris blocks a jab.
Osiris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Dukat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris throws a leg kick but Dukat checks it.
Osiris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dukat gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiris stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osiris keeps working.
Osiris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dukat asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dukat fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dukat lands some shots froms side control.
Osiris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dukat is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Osiris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dukat is controlling him well.
Dukat 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osiris parries the strikes from Dukat easily there. Dukat is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Osiris to escape.
Dukat misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Dukat crashes against the mat.
Dukat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Osiris pushes Dukat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dukat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dukat grinds an elbow into Osiris's temple.
Dukat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dukat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dukat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Osiris's legs.
Dukat trying to control the position but Osiris is working away.
Dukat prevents Osiris from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dukat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Osiris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dukat wants to control but Osiris is keeping him busy.
Osiris tries to escape but Dukat is in control.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Osiris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dukat tries to advance to mount but Osiris denies him.
That's four 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.
Osiris is trying to buck Dukat off.
Dukat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dukat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osiris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dukat staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Osiris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gul Dukat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
That's time! Dukat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dukat tries to clinch but Osiris is having none of it.
Dukat throws a good cross that connects.
Dukat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osiris can do to turn this around?
Osiris moves forwards but Dukat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dukat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osiris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osiris ducks under a wild hook from Dukat.
Dukat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osiris was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukat.
Dukat throws a hook to the side of Osiris's head but Osiris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukat throws a big shot that misses.
Dukat throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osiris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Osiris. That one must have hurt.
Osiris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Osiris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dukat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat misses the body punch
letting Osiris counter with a right hand.
Dukat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osiris looks to throw the jab but Dukat is out of range.
Dukat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Osiris sprawls and moves away.
Osiris misses with a body shot.
Osiris lands a right hook to the body.
Dukat misses with the combination.
Osiris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Osiris scores with a nice body kick.
Dukat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osiris's hands.
Dukat misses the body punch
enabling Osiris to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukat misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris has closed the distance and engaged Dukat in a clinch.
Dukat lands with a light punch inside.
Dukat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osiris smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukat tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Osiris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dukat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osiris.
Dukat gets a double leg takedown into Osiris's guard.
Osiris wants to stand but Dukat is controlling the position.
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Osiris keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris is looking to stand up but Dukat isn't so interested in that idea.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Osiris is retaining full guard.
Osiris controls Dukat momentarily but Dukat frees himself.
Dukat works over Osiris with some ground and pound from guard.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Osiris is retaining full guard.
Osiris keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Osiris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Dukat lands with a good body shot.
Osiris blocks a jab.
Dukat misses with a body shot
letting Osiris counter with a right hand.
Dukat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukat shoots in and drives through. Osiris sprawls well.
Osiris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Osiris misses the jab.
Dukat avoids the body shot from Osiris.
A swing and a miss from Dukat.
Dukat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osiris's waist but Osiris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dukat off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gul Dukat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukat misses with a hook. Osiris ducked under it nicely.
Dukat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Osiris tries to avoid it but Dukat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Osiris to the ground. Osiris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dukat throws a hook to the side of Osiris's head but Osiris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukat throws a lazy uppercut
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Osiris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Osiris digs a good hook to Dukat's body.
Eric Osiris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osiris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Dukat misses.
Osiris moves out of range as Dukat strikes.
Osiris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dukat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osiris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dukat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Osiris.
Dukat throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dukat misses with a shot to the body
and Osiris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osiris misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris slips under a jab from Dukat.
Osiris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Osiris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dukat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dukat misses with an uppercut
and Osiris counters with a leg kick.
Osiris misses with an uppercut. Dukat saw that one coming.
Dukat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osiris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukat somewhat.
Dukat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osiris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Osiris.
Dukat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gul Dukat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukat misses with a looping right.
Dukat looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiris is just out of range.
Osiris ducks under a wild hook from Dukat.
Eric Osiris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dukat misses its intended target.
Osiris throws out a counter right but Dukat avoids it with no problem.
Dukat lands a nice hook to Osiris's body. Osiris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dukat misses with a wild body shot.
Dukat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukat tries to clinch up.
A low kick lands for Osiris.
Osiris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris throws an overhand right that lands on Dukat's shoulder, as Dukat tries to avoid the shot.
Dukat misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dukat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dukat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Osiris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Osiris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dukat tries to counter with a takedown but Osiris is quick to defend against it.
Dukat throws a body punch but Osiris moves out of range.
Dukat moves out of range of the strikes.
Osiris defending well as Dukat loads up on a big left hand.
Dukat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osiris tries a quick counter leg kick but Dukat is wise to it.
Dukat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dukat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osiris as he jumps to the side.
Osiris flicks out a counter leg kick but Dukat steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat jabs Osiris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dukat moves into the clinch.
Dukat tries to work over Osiris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osiris is leaning against Dukat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osiris.
Dukat tries to work over Osiris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukat blocks a body shot from Osiris.
Dukat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osiris misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osiris's elbow.
Dukat tries to throw a body punch but Osiris avoids it by throwing Dukat back against the cage.
Dukat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Osiris lands a right hand.
Dukat blocks an uppercut.
Osiris prevents a body shot from Dukat.
Osiris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Osiris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osiris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 939 p4p, 1620 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 22 p4p, 49 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ship.
Ship misses with a leg kick
and Virus counters with a right hand to the body.
Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ship tries to clinch up but Virus circles away and keeps his distance.
Ship moves out of range of the strikes.
Ship 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.
Ship tries for a takedown but Virus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Virus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ship.
Ship throws a body shot but no joy.
Ship shoots in but Virus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship misses with a jab to the body
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Virus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virus blocks a leg kick.
Ship tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship fails with a takedown attempt.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Ship misses with a jab to the body
and Ship takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ship scores with the left hand. Virus knows he should have avoided that one.
Virus throws a jab when Ship was well out of range.
Ship misses with a takedown attempt
and Virus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ship thinking.
Virus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virus. Ship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ship tries to clinch but Virus moves away
and Virus counters with a crisp right that sends Ship to the canvas! Virus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 1174 p4p, 1357 weight class) and Mustang Jack (ranked 161 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mustang Jack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez shoots in but Jack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Jack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Jack trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jack into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez jumps guard but Jack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jack - that landed with a thud.
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Jack let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jack tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Jack pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack postures up.
Alvarez is pulling down on Jack's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is looking for a triangle here but Jack uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez looking for subs from the bottom but Jack mounts him!
Alvarez wants to control but Jack is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mustang Jack will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jack with the inside leg kick.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Jack moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Jack slips to the side
and Jack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Jack tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Jack manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Jack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jack.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with a nice leg kick.
Jack misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Jack slips to the side
and Jack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack scores with a body shot.
Mustang Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jack.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Mustang Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez clinches.
Jack breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Jack throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Jack misses with a hook.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
Tyler Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Jack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyler Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Jack.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jack holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alvarez pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez is looking for a triangle here but Jack uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alvarez is in trouble now - Jack has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
Jack throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez backing away here, and Jack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jack avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Jack lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Jack swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvarez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jack - the referee stops the clock and Alvarez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jack. Alvarez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvarez.
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alvarez wants to control but Jack is keeping busy.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Jack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jack 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.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mustang Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four 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.
Alvarez has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyler Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jack stacks Alvarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jack!
Alvarez looking for a sweep but Jack has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustang Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustang Jack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Duvernay (ranked 152 p4p, 231 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 21 p4p, 32 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Duvernay lands.
It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.
Tonon instigates a clinch.
Duvernay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonon jumps into guard, dragging Duvernay to the mat.
Tonon looking for a guillotine here but Duvernay defends easily.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Duvernay postures up.
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duvernay passes into side control.
Tonon tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Duvernay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Duvernay is avoiding it.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duvernay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon slips a jab from Duvernay.
Tonon tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Duvernay misses its target.
Duvernay keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonon staying out of range there.
Tonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duvernay!
Duvernay explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Duvernay lands a really nice looking cross but Tonon seems unphased.
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Duvernay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duvernay misses with a jab to the body
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Duvernay wants to hit a sweep here but Tonon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duvernay there!
Tonon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Duvernay is on top in guard.
Duvernay postures up.
Tonon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duvernay defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duvernay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon looking for subs off his back but Duvernay has passed one foot through into half guard.
Duvernay wants to pass to mount but Tonon is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duvernay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duvernay misses with a leg kick.
Duvernay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duvernay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duvernay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duvernay throws a lazy uppercut
so Tonon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Duvernay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duvernay keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tonon is controlling him.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
Duvernay looking for a sweep. Not yet Duvernay, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duvernay dips to his left and cracks Tonon with an uppercut!
Duvernay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duvernay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two 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.
Tonon slips under a jab from Duvernay.
Tonon slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch.
Duvernay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonon.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Duvernay has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvernay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
A short right from Duvernay.
Duvernay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonon controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duvernay seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonon can turn it around.
Duvernay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvernay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evan Duvernay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon just leaning against Duvernay, taking a breather.
Duvernay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duvernay prevents the takedown attempt.
Duvernay lands a damaging elbow.
Tonon avoids the elbow strike from Duvernay, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duvernay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonon stalling the fight.
Duvernay swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Duvernay fails to land.
Duvernay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duvernay swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Duvernay.
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.
Duvernay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Duvernay.
A short uppercut from Duvernay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duvernay lands a big right hand that sends Tonon crashing to the mat! Duvernay stays standing though and waves Tonon back to his feet!
Tonon is rocked!
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
Duvernay throws a series of punches but Tonon avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Duvernay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon is looking to clinch but Duvernay is avoiding it.
Duvernay circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Duvernay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonon.
Tonon staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay is looking to slow Tonon down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Duvernay.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Duvernay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duvernay pushes Tonon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonon slows down the pace here.
A short right from Duvernay.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Duvernay won't allow it.
Tonon trying to control the position but instead, Duvernay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tonon into the cage.
Duvernay misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon jumps into guard, dragging Duvernay to the mat.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Duvernay controlling him for the moment.
Duvernay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duvernay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duvernay is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duvernay is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon has an active guard here but Duvernay has managed to pass into half guard.
Duvernay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tonon!
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.
Duvernay avoids the attempt from Tonon to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tonon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tonon tries to hold on but Duvernay pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon is desperately trying to improve his position but Duvernay has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Duvernay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Duvernay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duvernay can't find room to land a body shot as Tonon controls the action.
Tonon prevents Duvernay from breaking the clinch.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duvernay to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonon prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Tonon jumps guard and drags Duvernay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duvernay has picked Tonon up and slammed him! Tonon can't keep hold of the triangle and Duvernay manages to pass to side control!
Evan Duvernay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay advances to mount.
Duvernay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonon is looking to improve his position but Duvernay isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duvernay controlling his opponent.
That's two 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.
Tonon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duvernay controlling his opponent.
Tonon can't escape the position.
Duvernay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonon is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay controlling from mount.
Tonon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Duvernay controlling from the full mount.
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.
Duvernay continues to stall.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon tries to hold on but Duvernay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay had his way with Damian Tonon in that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Duvernay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Duvernay swinging wildly here.
Tonon with the counter takedown but Duvernay avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duvernay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
Tonon darts in and clinches Duvernay up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duvernay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duvernay to keep the fight standing.
Tonon pulls guard successfully.
Duvernay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tonon controlling the position.
Tonon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Duvernay uses it to pass to side control.
Duvernay tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon is trying to control Duvernay's posture but Duvernay avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay controls the position.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Duvernay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonon tries to reverse the position but Duvernay maintains control.
Duvernay controlling his opponent.
Tonon is trying desperately to improve position.
Duvernay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Duvernay has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Duvernay avoids the attempt from Tonon to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duvernay blocks Tonon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Duvernay tries to control but Tonon wriggling away.
Tonon can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duvernay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Evan Duvernay, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 364 p4p, 271 weight class) and Kjetil Olsen (ranked 48 p4p, 40 weight class). Kjetil Olsen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slaissi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kjetil Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Slaissi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Slaissi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Slaissi as he connects with a hook.
Olsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Olsen counters with a nice body shot.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen lands a big right hand that sends Slaissi crashing to the mat! Olsen stays standing though and waves Slaissi back to his feet!
Slaissi is rocked!
Kimbo Slaissi's cut is getting worse.
Kimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olsen counters with a right hand from hell and Slaissi is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
A relieved looking Kjetil Olsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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