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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake McQuade (ranked 24714 p4p, 6789 weight class) and Alex Tucker (ranked 673 p4p, 627 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alex Tucker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake McQuade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker dives in for a single leg takedown but McQuade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McQuade fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuade darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McQuade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McQuade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McQuade pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McQuade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQuade wants to sweep but no luck.
McQuade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McQuade has his feet on Tucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McQuade rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
McQuade manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
McQuade is looking to stand up but Tucker isn't so interested in that idea.
McQuade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McQuade tries to get out of the position.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but McQuade is retaining full guard.
McQuade looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tucker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tucker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McQuade wants to sweep but Tucker has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on McQuade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tucker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McQuade has one of Tucker's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet but Tucker drags him back down.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQuade keeps working.
Tucker working away.
McQuade is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McQuade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tucker is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McQuade manages to get to full guard.
Tucker trying to control but McQuade is working from the bottom.
Tucker being controlled here momentarily.
Tucker throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McQuade darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns McQuade into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake McQuade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McQuade has managed to clinch.
Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuade has double underhooks.
Tucker is working for takedown but McQuade is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tucker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuade is defending well for now.
McQuade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McQuade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McQuade sprawls well. McQuade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Jake McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tucker defends it nicely.
McQuade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McQuade throws a one two combo.
Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McQuade defends it nicely.
Tucker tries to clinch up but McQuade circles away and keeps his distance.
McQuade throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
McQuade appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McQuade leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McQuade.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McQuade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker shoots for a takedown but McQuade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but McQuade shows good takedown defense.
McQuade shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but McQuade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McQuade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looks for a takedown but McQuade sprawls well.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. McQuade tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQuade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McQuade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and McQuade moves out of range easily.
McQuade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tucker checks it well.
McQuade is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tucker's half guard.
McQuade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McQuade tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tucker.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McQuade.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from McQuade.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McQuade is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McQuade thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake McQuade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tucker is looking to land body kicks.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQuade clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on McQuade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but McQuade has the dominant position.
Tucker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McQuade has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker tries to break free but McQuade pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying to break free.
McQuade jumps guard and drags Tucker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McQuade working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tucker has passed into half guard!
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McQuade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McQuade defending well though.
McQuade is positioning himself well to prevent Tucker advancing to mount.
McQuade pushes Tucker off looking to stand but Tucker dives back in and keeps control.
Tucker is keen to just control but McQuade is a slippery customer.
Tucker throwing shots but McQuade is blocking nicely.
McQuade looking for submissions off his back.
McQuade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Tucker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McQuade preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQuade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuade slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jake McQuade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuade stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker stuffs the takedown attempt from McQuade. McQuade gets slowly back to his feet.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuade but McQuade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jake McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tucker.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but McQuade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McQuade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with McQuade, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes McQuade against the cage but McQuade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tucker blocks the body kick.
McQuade takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuade jumps guard and drags Tucker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade pulls Tucker in to control the position.
McQuade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McQuade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake McQuade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McQuade 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake McQuade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harris Ukoje (ranked 6424 p4p, 25055 weight class) and Rohan Axelsson (ranked 664 p4p, 715 weight class). Rohan Axelsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harris Ukoje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rohan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukoje shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ukoje showed some decent athleticism there.
Ukoje thows a huge punch but Axelsson dodges it nicely.
Axelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Axelsson wants to get back to full guard.
Axelsson taking some punishment here, with Ukoje in his half guard.
Axelsson is looking to control Ukoje's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axelsson avoid being mounted?
Ukoje stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Axelsson to get to his feet.
Axelsson darts in and clinches Ukoje up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukoje lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ukoje lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukoje throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axelsson blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ukoje creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ukoje.
Ukoje slows down the pace here.
Ukoje breaks the clinch.
Ukoje closes the distance and clinches.
Ukoje escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ukoje closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Axelsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ukoje sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukoje is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ukoje controlling the pace.
Axelsson tries to get to full guard but Ukoje has control of the leg.
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.
Axelsson is trying to stand.
Ukoje tries to pass the half guard into mount. Axelsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ukoje is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ukoje is looking to advance position but Axelsson won't allow it.
Ukoje not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ukoje wants to pass the guard but Axelsson is defending well.
Ukoje content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Ukoje is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ukoje decides to return to a standing position.
Ukoje moves into range and clinches up with Axelsson.
Ukoje breaks the clinch.
Ukoje gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ukoje is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ukoje breaks the clinch.
Ukoje instigates a clinch.
Ukoje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsson letting Ukoje take a breather here.
Ukoje lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Ukoje dominated that round.
That's time! Ukoje's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ukoje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelsson clinches.
A short right from Ukoje.
Ukoje breaks from the clinch.
Ukoje moves into the clinch.
Axelsson stalling the fight.
Axelsson has Ukoje pressed against the cage, preventing Ukoje from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Axelsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ukoje stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ukoje prevents it.
Axelsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ukoje.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukoje looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsson is blocking nicely.
Ukoje has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axelsson stalling the fight.
Axelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ukoje leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ukoje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsson can do to turn this around?
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ukoje is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Axelsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ukoje.
A knee to the head by Ukoje.
 It looks like Rohan Axelsson has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ukoje.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ukoje as Axelsson tries to tie him up.
Axelsson being controlled against the cage.
Ukoje manages to break the clinch.
Ukoje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson moves into the clinch.
Ukoje softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ukoje tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ukoje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Axelsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Ukoje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Axelsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ukoje's brow.
Ukoje has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axelsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ukoje stalls.
Axelsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ukoje.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but Ukoje blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is trying to stall.
Ukoje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ukoje changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Axelsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ukoje clinches up against the cage.
Ukoje throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
Ukoje prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsson working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Ukoje dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rohan Axelsson's cut.
That's time! Ukoje's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ukoje lands with a hook. Axelsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Axelsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ukoje attempts a counter takedown but Axelsson avoids it well and moves away.
Harris Ukoje is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson rushes Ukoje and presses him up against the cage.
Axelsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ukoje on the inside.
Ukoje manages to pull guard.
Axelsson passes Ukoje's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ukoje tries to get to full guard but Axelsson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ukoje manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson gets to his feet. Ukoje looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ukoje rushes Axelsson and presses him up against the cage.
Ukoje lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Ukoje avoiding damage.
Ukoje breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson darts in and clinches Ukoje up against the cage.
Ukoje breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ukoje feints and as Axelsson raises his hands in defense, Ukoje changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris Ukoje overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ukoje is stalling in the full guard.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is still trying to improve position.
Axelsson looking to control.
Axelsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ukoje is controlling him.
Axelsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ukoje stopping the sweep attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ukoje showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ukoje darts in and clinches Axelsson up against the cage.
Ukoje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ukoje lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ukoje's efforts to push away.
Ukoje lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ukoje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ukoje's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukoje forces Axelsson back against the cage and clinches.
Ukoje lands a left hand.
Ukoje pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris Ukoje is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ukoje fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axelsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ukoje tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukoje lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ukoje fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ukoje is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rohan Axelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Ukoje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukoje has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axelsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Ukoje showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ukoje 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Ukoje!
Our winner, Harris Ukoje, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neer (ranked 3923 p4p, 4454 weight class) and Michael Sizemore (ranked 528 p4p, 565 weight class). Neer comes to the cage accompanied by Back In Black. Sizemore has chosen Go Get It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sizemore.
We've been hearing good reports from Neer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Neer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sizemore sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Neer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Neer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sizemore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Neer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sizemore trying to control the action but Neer is working from the bottom.
Neer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neer defending well though.
Neer looking for submissions off his back.
Neer 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 one minute gone in the round.
Neer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sizemore trying to control from half guard but Neer is working away.
Neer punching from the bottom.
Neer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sizemore wants to control but Neer is keeping him busy.
Neer connecting with a few gentle strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sizemore prevents Neer from improving his position.
Sizemore is nestled in close to Neer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neer actively working from the bottom here.
Neer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neer is trying to maintain the position but Sizemore is very close to passing his half guard.
Sizemore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neer trying to control here.
Neer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer has hold of Sizemore's hands but Sizemore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neer is staying active underneath Sizemore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neer wants to improve his position but Sizemore is controlling well.
Neer is trying is best to control the position here.
Sizemore is keen to just control but Neer is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neer actively working from the bottom here.
Sizemore prevents Neer from improving his position.
Neer is pressing down on Sizemore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sizemore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sizemore trying to control but Neer is working from the bottom.
Sizemore postures up and lands a big shot to Neer's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sizemore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sizemore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sizemore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Neer manages to pass to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neer connects with a nice short shot to Sizemore's temple.
We've been informed that Sizemore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neer is thwarting Sizemore's attempts to control the position.
Neer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neer trying to control from half guard but Sizemore is working away.
Neer is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizemore keeps working.
Nice strikes from Neer there.
Neer winds up and cracks Sizemore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sizemore looking for submissions off his back.
Neer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neer trying to pass the guard but Sizemore defending well.
Neer working over Sizemore with some ground and pound. Sizemore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sizemore is looking to control Neer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sizemore avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neer is looking for a kimura but Sizemore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neer to get the leverage.
Neer trying to control the action but Sizemore is working from the bottom.
Neer slips a nice elbow through Sizemore's hands, connecting with Sizemore's forehead.
Sizemore wants to get back to full guard.
Sizemore looking for submissions off his back.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.
Neer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neer slips a nice elbow through Sizemore's hands, connecting with Sizemore's forehead.
Sizemore trying to control from the bottom.
Neer wants to control but Sizemore is keeping him busy.
Neer wants to work for an arm triangle but Sizemore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sizemore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neer pulls his head out easily.
Luke Neer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neer seems to be working for a kimura but Sizemore defends the submission attempt.
Neer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neer moves into full mount! Sizemore won't be happy about that!
Sizemore is bucking up trying to escape but Neer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 Sizemore is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neer postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sizemore in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sizemore to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Neer!
Luke Neer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Michael Sizemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Aspirin (ranked 4303 p4p, 3874 weight class) and Julian Rivera (ranked 521 p4p, 485 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Aspirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspirin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aspirin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aspirin scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin stands up over Rivera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aspirin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aspirin landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspirin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aspirin landing with the ground and pound.
Aspirin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Aspirin pushes his legs off easily.
Aspirin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aspirin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aspirin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aspirin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera looks winded!
Rivera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aspirin stacks Rivera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aspirin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to buck Aspirin off but Aspirin is having none of it.
Aspirin scoring with punches and elbows.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Aspirin finish him?
Aspirin cracks Rivera with a big elbow.
Aspirin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rivera is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Aspirin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Aspirin!
A less than humble Ben Aspirin 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between StepOn Struve (ranked 2684 p4p, 6073 weight class) and Pimp McGee (ranked 329 p4p, 574 weight class). McGee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rough Ryders Anthem . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, StepOn Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pimp McGee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from McGee misses.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
Struve blocks a head kick by McGee.
McGee forces Struve back against the cage and clinches.
McGee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.
McGee lands a left hand.
Struve misses with a punch to the body.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Struve breaks the clinch.
Struve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struve throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
Struve gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Struve pushes off an throws an elbow but McGee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGee avoids a wild elbow strike from Struve.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Struve.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Struve's defenses.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Struve in his tracks for a moment.
McGee avoiding damage as Struve throws knees to the body.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
Struve tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Struve throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
Struve dodges an elbow strike from McGee.
McGee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee is working Struve over against the cage.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Struve controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Struve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Struve.
Struve takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
Struve wants to break free but McGee has control.
Struve misses with an elbow over the top.
Struve is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
Struve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
Struve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Struve throws an elbow but it misses.
McGee slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoiding damage as Struve throws knees to the body.
Struve struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've been informed that McGee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
StepOn Struve's cut is getting worse.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Struve is defending well for now.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but Struve is blocking nicely.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee landing knees to the head.
Struve lands a knee to the body.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
Struve scores with a shot to the side of McGee's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Struve avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve lands a knee to the body.
Struve breaks from the clinch.
McGee moves into the clinch.
Struve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
Struve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Struve's brow.
Struve tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pimp McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on StepOn Struve's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
Struve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Struve swinging wildly here.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Struve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
McGee blocks a head kick by Struve.
McGee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Struve dodges the punch combination from McGee.
As McGee backs away, Struve returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGee rushes Struve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struve throws a head punch that misses.
McGee avoiding damage.
Struve working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve throws a head punch that misses.
Struve avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Struve throws a head punch that misses.
Struve digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.
Struve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struve tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Struve's ribcage.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Struve's defenses.
McGee blocks an elbow strike.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Struve avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
Struve throws an elbow that misses.
Struve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Struve.
Struve blocks an elbow strike.
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struve is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Struve has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Struve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Struve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a knee to the head but Struve blocks it.
McGee tries to work over Struve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struve.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Struve avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
Struve tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Struve back against the cage.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Struve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Struve lands with a nice combination. McGee backs away looking to recover.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struve misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Struve tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Struve avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Struve's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Struve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
Struve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Struve.
McGee prevents Struve from breaking the clinch.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Struve just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGee's brow.
McGee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pimp McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on StepOn Struve's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee rushes Struve and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Struve.
McGee prevents a body shot from Struve.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Struve backwards.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
McGee taking a breather.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Struve avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
Struve avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Struve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Struve.
McGee lands an elbow just above Struve 's eye.
Struve tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
Struve throws an elbow that misses.
Struve unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pimp McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
Struve tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Struve tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Struve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Struve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Struve up against the cage.
McGee has Struve pressed against the cage.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Struve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Struve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Struve avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Struve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
Struve scores with a hook to the body.
Struve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pimp McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Struve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Struve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Struve lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGee will feel that in the morning.
Struve lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Struve. That's going to slow McGee down.
Struve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Struve thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Struve misses the target.
StepOn Struve is winning the standup battle so far.
Struve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Struve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Struve.
Struve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struve misses with a leg kick.
StepOn Struve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
StepOn Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struve throws a big shot that misses.
Struve fails to land with a series of punches.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Struve's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGee rushes Struve and presses him up against the cage.
McGee dodges an elbow strike from Struve.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Struve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to StepOn Struve.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pimp McGee!
Pimp McGee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 1549 p4p, 2262 weight class) and Paul Price (ranked 239 p4p, 335 weight class). Broomsdale comes to the cage accompanied by Masta. Paul Price will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Price!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Broomsdale seems content to control.
Broomsdale passes to side control.
Broomsdale stands up.
Price leaves Broomsdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Price lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
Price throws a good cross that connects.
Price closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price gets caught napping as Broomsdale dives in and scores a takedown. Price manages to retain guard.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Broomsdale gets to his feet - Price follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Price tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Broomsdale is in Price's guard.
Broomsdale prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broomsdale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Broomsdale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price tries to keep at a distance but Broomsdale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price misses with a double jab.
Broomsdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Broomsdale wants to clinch
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price gets caught flat footed, as Broomsdale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Broomsdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Broomsdale won't allow Price to get back to his feet.
Broomsdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Broomsdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broomsdale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Broomsdale stands up and waves to Price to follow him.
Broomsdale moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Broomsdale fails to land.
Price stops a takedown attempt from Broomsdale.
Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broomsdale slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Broomsdale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Price to the mat! Price manages to get full guard.
Broomsdale won't allow Price to get back to his feet.
Broomsdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Price is looking to stand up but Broomsdale isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Price jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Price lands a jab to Broomsdale's midsection.
Broomsdale scores with a takedown into Price's guard.
Price is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Broomsdale stands up and waves to Price to follow him.
Paul Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broomsdale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Price swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Price's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Broomsdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Price 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.
Broomsdale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ezekiel Broomsdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Price can do anything to dispel that myth.
Broomsdale controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is refusing to be controlled, as Broomsdale sits in half guard.
Broomsdale is looking for a kimura but Price is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Broomsdale to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Broomsdale manages to mount him!
Broomsdale swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Ezekiel Broomsdale retains his middleweight title!
Ezekiel Broomsdale gave a mention to Warrior Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 1375 p4p, 725 weight class) and Vern Vurris (ranked 179 p4p, 100 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vern Vurris!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Vurris gets a double leg takedown into Kirin's guard.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Vurris throwing strikes from guard but Kirin blocks nicely.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vurris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin wants to stand and escape but Vurris is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vurris. Vurris obviously looking to wear him down.
Vurris feints and then cracks Kirin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirin down.
Vurris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vurris shoots for a takedown but Kirin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Kirin 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.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin throws the left hand but Vurris avoids the punch easily.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Vurris slips the punch.
Kirin is looking to wear down Vurris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Vurris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kirin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vurris darts in looking for a takedown but Kirin gets double underhooks and turns Vurris into the cage.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Kirin.
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!
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kirin cracks Vurris with a good jab.
Kirin lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vurris throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Kirin has knocked Vurris down with a huge combo! Kirin steps away and waves a wobbly Vurris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vurris throws a chopping leg kick but Kirin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
Vurris slips a straight right by Kirin.
And Vurris tries to counter it with a takedown but Kirin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Vurris tries to score with a low kick but Kirin moves his leg out of the way.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin scores with a hook.
Kirin misses the jab.
Kirin lands a big uppercut and Vurris crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vurris looks OK. Kirin waves Vurris back to his feet!
Vurris is rocked!
Kirin lands a body shot.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris looks winded!
Kirin lands a big right hand that sends Vurris crashing to the mat! Kirin stays standing though and waves Vurris back to his feet!
Vurris is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris seems to have recovered his senses.
and Kirin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vurris! He's just covering up as Kirin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
Kokkoro Kirin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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