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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 2885 p4p, 4159 weight class) and Bruno Souppe (ranked 427 p4p, 543 weight class). Mills comes to the cage accompanied by Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Souppe!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Mills.
Mills with a nice cross.
Souppe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Souppe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souppe moves out of range as Mills strikes.
Souppe throws out a counter right but Mills avoids it with no problem.
Mills throws a predictable looking body shot
and Souppe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mills thows a leg kick but Souppe checks it
so Souppe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souppe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souppe preventing the sweep.
Mills wants to stand and escape but Souppe is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souppe advances to half guard.
Mills blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souppe.
Souppe trying to control the action but Mills is working from the bottom.
Souppe is nestled in close to Mills, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mills avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souppe.
Mills is concentrating on defense, preventing Souppe from advancing position.
Souppe moves nicely into side control.
Mills manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souppe's best efforts.
Souppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mills's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills is doing well to control the position and prevent Souppe from advancing to side control.
Souppe is trying to control. Mills wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souppe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mills has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Mills is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Souppe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mills haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mills has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Souppe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mills!
Souppe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mills is on top in guard.
Souppe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mills sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souppe is controlling Mills's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souppe has a closed guard, preventing Mills from standing up.
Mills has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souppe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mills controlling from the top position.
Mills won't allow Souppe to sweep him here.
Souppe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mills wanted to stand there but Souppe had control of the position.
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.
Mills lying in Souppe's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Souppe decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mills taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Souppe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 1384 p4p, 4911 weight class) and Thor Nordquist (ranked 182 p4p, 520 weight class). Thor Nordquist 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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar jabs at Nordquist's body.
Nordquist dives in for a single leg takedown but Conchobhar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conchobhar throws a series of punches but Nordquist avoids them all with ease.
Nordquist unleashes a big counter combination but Conchobhar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nordquist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nordquist has Conchobhar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordquist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordquist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thor Nordquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordquist throws an off balance right hand
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordquist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conchobhar was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordquist.
Nordquist slips under a jab.
Nordquist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nordquist or perhaps it was just good defense by Conchobhar, which made it look bad.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. Nordquist saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conchobhar connects with the punch.
Nordquist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conchobhar counters with a huge left! Nordquist is in big trouble! He's backing up but Conchobhar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nordquist from any more damage. A dominating finish by Conchobhar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
An out of breath Herleifr Conchobhar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hill (ranked 1745 p4p, 2617 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 223 p4p, 318 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Republic throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Republic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Republic slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill closes the distance but Republic moves to the side
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hill throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Republic checks the leg kick.
Hill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Republic eats them both and turns towards Hill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hill throws a series of punches but Republic avoids them all with ease.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Hill ducks right into an uppercut from Republic.
Hill misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Republic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
Hill throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Republic manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill connects with a crisp jab.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill throws a body punch but Republic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Republic defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hill throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill misses with a body shot
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Republic finds it's target.
Hill jabs Republic right on the nose. Republic blinks but takes it well.
Republic lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hill walks into a left hand.
Hill moves out of range as Republic strikes.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Hill.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Hill works Republic's body with a nice hook.
Republic 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.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Republic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Republic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Hill dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Republic.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Hill misses with a leg kick
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Republic wants to clinch up but Hill keeps it at a distance.
Hill throwing a counter right hand but Republic manages to avoid it.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hill thinking.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hill tries to bum rush Republic with a series of wild strikes but Republic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill misses the body punch
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Republic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill is looking to counter punch.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Republic with a jab.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Republic moves away from the strike by Hill.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Hill takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Hill walks into a straight right hand from Republic.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Republic misses with a straight right.
Hill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic instigates a clinch.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
Republic letting Hill take a breather here.
Our sources have told us that Hill has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Republic breaks the clinch.
Hill has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Republic.
Hill throws a body punch but Republic moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Republic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Republic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill throws a head kick that half lands.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a hook to the body
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Republic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Republic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hill's head.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Republic's head.
Devin Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hill misses with an uppercut
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Republic circles away.
Hill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Republic in his tracks.
Republic slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Republic avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Republic at a distance.
Republic slips under a jab.
Hill sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Hill avoids it this time.
Hill scores with a punch to the head.
Hill misses the body punch
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Republic as he connects with a hook.
Hill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Republic. Republic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Republic scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of Republic's head.
Hill misses with the combination.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill throws a good cross that connects.
Hill misses with a leg kick.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Republic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic moves away from the strike by Hill.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hill digs a good body shot into Republic's ribs.
A big left from Hill misses.
Republic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hill.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill misses with a double jab
and Republic counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
Hill is trying to maintain a safe position but Republic gets an underhook and turns Hill into the cage.
Hill stalls.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill defending well as Republic loads up on a big left hand.
Hill connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hill throws a right hand that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic slips a straight right by Hill.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Republic tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill darts in and clinches Republic up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.
Republic breaks the clinch.
Republic misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Hill!
Devin Hill 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Brunswick (ranked 1803 p4p, 3392 weight class) and Alexei Rodionovich (ranked 273 p4p, 479 weight class). Rodionovich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Svarga & Drygva - Volnitsa. The key to victory for Brennan Brunswick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brennan Brunswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexei Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodionovich misses with a leg kick
and Brunswick counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick clinches with his opponent.
Brunswick cracks Rodionovich with a nice body shot.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brunswick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Brunswick.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Rodionovich blocks it.
A short right from Brunswick on the inside.
Brunswick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brunswick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodionovich's elbow.
Brunswick lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodionovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brunswick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brunswick misses with a punch to the body.
Rodionovich scores with a knee to the head.
Brunswick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodionovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunswick.
Brunswick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodionovich stalling in the clinch but Brunswick improves position.
Brunswick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodionovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick digs a right hand underneath Rodionovich's ribcage. Rodionovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodionovich is looking to control Brunswick's arms but Brunswick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodionovich has his back to the cage.
Rodionovich is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Rodionovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brunswick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodionovich's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodionovich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brunswick misses with a body punch.
Brunswick is working Rodionovich over against the cage.
Rodionovich looks winded!
Brunswick scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunswick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brunswick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brunswick lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunswick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brunswick lands an elbow just above Rodionovich 's eye.
Rodionovich looking to stall.
Brunswick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodionovichs head.
 Rodionovich is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brunswick scores with a hook to the body.
Brunswick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodionovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick finish him?
 It looks like Alexei Rodionovich has been cut.
A short left from Brunswick.
Brunswick pushes Rodionovich against the cage. Brunswick is working some dirty boxing. Brunswick pushes off with a quick right hook! Rodionovich goes down! Rodionovich tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Brunswick moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brennan Brunswick!
During a confident post fight interview, Brennan Brunswick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexei Rodionovich spoke after the fight, saying 'Every white has its black and every sweet its sour'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 1479 p4p, 2310 weight class) and Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 220 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Rajantaka!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rajantaka connects with a leg kick.
No luck for Akerfeldt with that takedown attempt.
Rajantaka scores with a nice body kick.
Akerfeldt moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rajantaka.
Akerfeldt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rajantaka regains guard immediately.
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Rajantaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rajantaka manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Rajantaka's guard.
We've been hearing that Akerfeldt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Rajantaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rajantaka manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Rajantaka's guard.
Rajantaka is trying to keep Akerfeldt in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akerfeldt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajantaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt throwing strikes but missing.
Akerfeldt postures up.
Rajantaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerfeldt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Akerfeldt passes Rajantaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Akerfeldt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rajantaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Akerfeldt throwing shots but Rajantaka is blocking nicely.
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura here.
Akerfeldt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rajantaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akerfeldt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt wants to work for an arm triangle but Rajantaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura but Rajantaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akerfeldt to get the leverage.
Rajantaka trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akerfeldt prevents Rajantaka from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akerfeldt has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rajantaka defend it? Akerfeldt steps over the head and cranks it - Rajantaka is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Akerfeldt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 952 p4p, 1980 weight class) and Alex Steel Ii (ranked 141 p4p, 281 weight class). Alex Steel Ii told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel Ii counters with a leg kick.
Steel Ii lands a high kick!
Steel Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller shoots in and bounces Steel Ii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fuller trying to control but Steel Ii is working from the bottom.
Fuller passes Steel Ii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Ii trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up.
Fuller is trying to control. Steel Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel Ii keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Steel Ii won't allow Fuller to pass to mount.
Fuller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Ii preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fuller drops an elbow to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Fuller slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel Ii defending well though.
Steel Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
Steel Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller distracts Steel Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Ii is keeping the position for now.
Steel Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fuller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Ii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fuller has Steel Ii in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Ii trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Steel Ii postures up in Fuller's guard and throws a big left but Fuller blocks it.
Steel Ii trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Fuller is trying to control the position but Steel Ii postures up.
Fuller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Ii has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuller controls his leg.
Steel Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel Ii.
Fuller moves into full guard.
Steel Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Ii defends well.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fuller is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel Ii takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Steel Ii keeps moving.
Steel Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel Ii swivels and escapes.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSteel Ii.
Fuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Steel Ii.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuller as he connects with a hook.
Fuller connects with a body shot.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Ii connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Steel Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Fuller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSteel Ii.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuller is defended easily by Steel Ii.
Fuller takes a swing at Steel Ii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Ii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel Ii moves out of range as Fuller throws a body kick.
Steel Ii scores with a nice strike.
Steel Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fuller with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel Ii.
Fuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel Ii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel Ii enables Fuller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel Ii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel Ii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fuller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Ii.
Fuller is looking to wear down Steel Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel Ii.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Ii sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Steel Ii misses.
Steel Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuller. That did some damage!
Fuller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel Ii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii postures up.
Steel Ii is looking to pass into half guard but Fuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuller is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuller passes into half guard.
Steel Ii tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg.
Steel Ii is positioning himself well to prevent Fuller advancing to mount.
Fuller is pressing down on Steel Ii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Ii is holding on for now.
Steel Ii gets back to full guard.
Fuller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.
Steel Ii has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fuller is on him like a limpet, forcing Steel Ii back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Ii controls the action.
Fuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Ii's elbow.
Fuller misses with the head strike.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Ii controls the action.
Fuller tries to work over Steel Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel Ii breaks from the clinch.
Steel Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel Ii tries to land a front kick but Fuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuller tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Ii is quick to defend against it.
Steel Ii throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
A low kick lands for Steel Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steel Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Fuller seems unphased.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Steel Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fuller takes a step back to recover.
Steel Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuller is fending him off so far but Steel Ii persists. Nope, Fuller circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steel Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Ii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Ii defending well as Fuller loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Steel Ii tenderised Fuller's leg. Fuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Steel Ii slips the punch.
Steel Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
Fuller throws a body punch but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Fuller moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Ii misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Steel Ii moves away and avoids it.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Ii thows a body kick. Fuller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Ii delivers a nice body kick.
Fuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Fuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Ii throws a head kick but Fuller moves out of range.
Steel Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuller.
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Ii lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Ii scores with a nice body kick.
Fuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Ii on the side of the head.
Steel Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuller. That did some damage!
Steel Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Fuller moves out of range as Steel Ii throws a body kick.
Fuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel Ii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel Ii is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Steel Ii's face as Fuller controls the position.
Fuller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Steel Ii works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Steel Ii defending well.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Ii is looking to escape.
Steel Ii won't allow Fuller to pass to mount.
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Steel Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
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!
Steel Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel Ii has wrist control.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Ii is retaining full guard.
Steel Ii pulls Fuller in to control the position.
Steel Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
Steel Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii misses with a body kick.
Steel Ii avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel Ii, which made it look bad.
Steel Ii tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuller is wise to it.
Steel Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii punishes Fuller's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Ii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fuller trying to hold on to Steel Ii's head to control him but Steel Ii postures up.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Ii sits in half guard.
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii is thwarting Fuller's attempts to control the position.
Steel Ii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuller's head.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Steel Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Ii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alex Steel Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuller.
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Ii is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Steel Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel Ii 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Ii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sanchez (ranked 1318 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 191 p4p, 212 weight class). Curtis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stevie Wonder - Stay Gold. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez staying calm.
Curtis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanchez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Curtis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sanchez is stalling here. Curtis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curtis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Curtis easily slips into full mount!
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
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.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Curtis advancing to mount.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Curtis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Curtis's head to control him but Curtis postures up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Curtis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Curtis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sanchez trying to control but Curtis postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
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.
Curtis slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Curtis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanchez is on him like a limpet, forcing Curtis back against the cage.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curtis after a bit of a struggle.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Curtis connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Curtis.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Curtis - that will leave a mark!
Curtis throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Curtis is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Sanchez backing away here, and Curtis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Curtis, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Curtis against the cage but Curtis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Curtis is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Darry Curtis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curtis keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Curtis defends it.
Sanchez throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Curtis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Curtis with a nice cross.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curtis throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Curtis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis 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.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Sanchez catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
A cross from Curtis lands.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Curtis.
 Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curtis cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanchez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Curtis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Curtis connects with a leg kick.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curtis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kira Yoshikage (ranked 2033 p4p, 2791 weight class) and Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 267 p4p, 350 weight class). Bobolo Jubbly 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Yoshikage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jubbly shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshikage's guard.
Jubbly passes Yoshikage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yoshikage has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jubbly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshikage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jubbly is keen to just control but Yoshikage is a slippery customer.
Jubbly seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshikage defends the submission attempt.
Jubbly wants to pass to mount but Yoshikage is defending the position.
Jubbly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshikage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jubbly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubbly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshikage is just riding it out for now. Jubbly eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jubbly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshikage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshikage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshikage!
Jubbly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yoshikage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yoshikage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jubbly keeps working.
Jubbly is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage lands a nice forearm strike.
Jubbly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yoshikage lands a few punches from side control.
Jubbly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yoshikage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yoshikage lands a nice forearm strike.
Yoshikage trying to control the position but Jubbly is working away.
Yoshikage working the ground and pound from side control.
Jubbly is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
Jubbly manages to get back to half guard.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Yoshikage is nestled in close to Jubbly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly wants to improve his position but Yoshikage is controlling well.
Jubbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshikage pulls his head out easily.
Jubbly is looking for a sweep. Yoshikage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshikage working the head and body with strikes.
Jubbly wants to improve his position but Yoshikage is controlling well.
Yoshikage is trying to control the action in half guard but Jubbly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoshikage works his way into full mount!
Jubbly felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yoshikage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jubbly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jubbly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jubbly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Jubbly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jubbly is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshikage has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yoshikage working Jubbly over with strikes here.
Yoshikage scoring with strikes but Jubbly is staying in there.
Jubbly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jubbly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jubbly has hold of Yoshikage's hands but Yoshikage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jubbly wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshikage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jubbly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jubbly is looking for a sweep. Yoshikage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Yoshikage 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.
Jubbly gets tackled into the cage by Yoshikage. Yoshikage maintains the clinch.
Yoshikage pulls guard.
Jubbly looking to pass the guard.
Yoshikage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jubbly is one step ahead there.
Yoshikage looking for a guillotine here but Jubbly defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jubbly tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshikage is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshikage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jubbly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage wants to sweep but no luck.
Jubbly passes Yoshikage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jubbly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jubbly works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jubbly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yoshikage has worked his arm free - good work by Yoshikage!
Jubbly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshikage keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jubbly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jubbly tries for a kimura but Yoshikage is defending well.
Jubbly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yoshikage rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jubbly's guard! Nice work there by Yoshikage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jubbly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshikage has managed to get both his arms back between Jubbly's legs - danger averted.
Jubbly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshikage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshikage with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Jubbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshikage is really struggling to control Jubbly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jubbly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshikage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshikage lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshikage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jubbly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshikage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jubbly is looking for a triangle but Yoshikage pushes his legs off easily.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Jubbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubbly is looking for a triangle but Yoshikage pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshikage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jubbly is keeping the position for now.
Jubbly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kira Yoshikage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jubbly tries to keep at a distance but Yoshikage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yoshikage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshikage gets control of Jubbly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshikage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jubbly trying to control but Yoshikage is working from the bottom.
Jubbly looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshikage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshikage slips nicely into half guard.
Yoshikage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly is looking for a sweep. Yoshikage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshikage winds up and cracks Jubbly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jubbly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Yoshikage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jubbly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jubbly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshikage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshikage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshikage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jubbly's head.
Kira Yoshikage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage stays in close to Jubbly's body and controls the position.
Jubbly has his foot on Yoshikage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshikage works his way back into a safe position though.
Jubbly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshikage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jubbly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jubbly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoshikage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jubbly has his foot on Yoshikage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshikage works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Jubbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubbly can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshikage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly taking some punishment here, with Yoshikage in his half guard.
Yoshikage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jubbly!
Yoshikage is landing with some decent strikes but Jubbly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Jubbly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jubbly is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshikage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yoshikage landing strikes from the mount.
Jubbly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yoshikage wants to control the pace but Jubbly is squirming around nicely.
Yoshikage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jubbly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jubbly is working to get back to half guard.
Jubbly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yoshikage lands a nice short elbow.
Jubbly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshikage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jubbly!
Yoshikage scoring with strikes but Jubbly is staying in there.
Yoshikage with shots to the head and body - Jubbly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bobolo Jubbly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshikage lands a big shot there that rocks Jubbly but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Yoshikage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshikage 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Yoshikage!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 219 p4p, 681 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 30 p4p, 92 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by The Evil Scotsman. River has chosen Gabon National Anthem 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 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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River connects with a leg kick.
Logan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Logan stops River from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Logan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Logan passes to side control.
Logan takes a little break here. River wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Logan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Logan's guard! Nice work there by River!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
River wants to stand but Logan is controlling his posture from full guard.
River stands and steps away. Logan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from River.
Logan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Logan cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Logan cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Logan has managed to clinch.
Logan goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Logan or not.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
River blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logan.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Logan!
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River slips a jab from Logan.
River throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
River throws a shot to the body.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Logan as he connects with a hook.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Logan blocks the leg kick.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
River misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
A combination from River does no damage.
River throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River thows a body kick. Logan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
River lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
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!
River misses with a looping right.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Logan catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Danga de danga de dang - Logan scores with a four punch combination!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
River ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan avoids a kick to the body.
Logan throws a shot to the body.
Logan with a nice calf kick.
Logan throws a half hearted mid kick.
River throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Logan slips under a jab.
River tries to land a front kick but Logan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Logan slips a jab from River.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Logan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Logan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River lands with a cross.
River ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
Logan throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Logan is rocked!
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Logan misses.
Logan jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
River throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Logan wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
River lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan avoids the body shot from River.
River misses with a body shot.
Logan slips a jab from River.
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow River down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Logan checks a leg kick nicely.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan misses with a leg kick.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Logan misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Logan.
River throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Logan misses.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Logan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Logan.
River staying out of range there.
Logan looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by Logan - just one landing.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Logan slips a jab from River.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back 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!
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River.
Logan checks the leg kick.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Logan has taken the fight to the clinch.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Logan working aggressively here.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Logan.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Logan avoids the head kick by River.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Logan.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River dips to his left and cracks Logan with an uppercut!
River lands a body shot.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Logan cracks River with a good jab.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River misses with a looping left.
Logan misses with a looping right.
River is looking for the big counter here.
River misses the shot to the body.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Logan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a leg kick but Logan moved away.
Logan darts in and clinches River up against the cage.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Logan.
A short uppercut from Logan.
Logan breaks the clinch.
River ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
River unleashes a big counter combination but Logan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
River slips under a jab.
Logan catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan clearly takes 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.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan takes a jab right on the kisser.
River throws a series of strikes that have Logan backpedaling.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
River clobbers Logan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Logan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River throws a leg kick
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Logan seems to have got his legs back now.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Logan tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Logan somewhat.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River tries to land a body kick
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from River.
Logan fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River lands a jab.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Logan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan shoots in and drives through. River sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
River takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Logan lands with a cross.
River throws a shot to the body.
Logan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Logan's head.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
River lands a big head kick that sends Logan tumbling to the mat! River takes a step backwards and waves Logan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
River steps in with a hook that catches Logan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! River follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Logan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy River!
Guy River is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Guy River, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 64 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 10 p4p, 134 weight class). Connor comes to the cage accompanied by Cherub Rock. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Craven somewhat.
Connor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Craven misses with a hook. Connor ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Connor there.
Craven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Connor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Craven. Connor shrugs it off though.
Craven shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Craven's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor takes one on the button.
Craven misses with a hook
and Connor counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
Connor needs to keep his hands up - Craven had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor looks to land a right hand but Craven moved out of range.
Craven moves out of range of the body kick.
Craven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Craven cracks Connor with a good jab.
Donk. Connor catches Craven right on the button with a cross.
Craven loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Craven with the inside leg kick.
Connor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Connor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Greg Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Craven connects with a right hand. Connor shakes it off.
Craven swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Craven.
Craven throws an off balance right hand
and Connor counters with a nice right hand that sends Craven toppling to the canvas! Craven scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Connor finish him?!
Craven is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Connor finish him?
Craven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Connor finds Craven's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Craven flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Connor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Craven will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Connor!
A less than humble Greg Connor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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