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BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 5339 p4p, 6660 weight class) and Anton Jameson (ranked 609 p4p, 661 weight class). John Paul has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
Jameson cracks Paul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jameson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jameson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jameson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jameson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jameson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paul.
Paul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jameson.
Paul tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jameson manages to circle out of the way.
Jameson lands with an uppercut that bounces Paul off the cage and back into range.
Jameson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Jameson loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul looks for the body kick but Jameson saw that one coming.
Jameson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson.
Paul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jameson stalks Paul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paul's face. Paul staggers backwards, shaken.
Paul closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jameson is defending well for now.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jameson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paul after a bit of a struggle.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Anton Jameson has been cut.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Jameson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jameson's brow.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jameson dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul misses with an elbow over the top.
Jameson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Paul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Jameson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paul backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson stuns Paul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anton Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul slips under a jab from Jameson.
Jameson tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jameson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jameson.
A slow jab from Jameson misses its intended target.
Jameson misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely.
Paul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Jameson 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.
A jab from Jameson does it's job there.
Paul takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jameson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jameson breaks the clinch.
Paul closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
Paul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Jameson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jameson gets tackled into the cage by Paul. Paul maintains the clinch.
Jameson jumps guard but Paul stands there with Jameson around his waist. Jameson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Paul - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jameson wants to stall.
Paul stalls.
Paul has Jameson pressed against the cage, preventing Jameson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jameson working for a triangle but Paul defends it easily.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Paul isn't so interested in that idea.
Jameson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paul has passed into side control.
Jameson is letting Paul control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Jameson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Jameson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jameson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paul forces Jameson back against the cage and clinches.
Jameson is looking for a takedown.
Jameson avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Jameson is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paul prevents Jameson from breaking the clinch.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameson.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paul prevents Jameson from breaking the clinch.
Jameson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jameson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paul's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul lands an elbow just above Jameson 's eye.
Paul stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
John Paul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paul misses with an elbow strike.
Paul prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jameson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jameson can't get the takedown.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Paul.
Jameson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jameson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paul is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is working an open guard so Paul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jameson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paul's head.
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jameson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paul throws a lazy head kick
and Jameson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson misses with a body shot.
Jameson with a hook.
Jameson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameson's elbow.
Paul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Anton Jameson's cut even more.
Jameson is looking to control Paul's arms but Paul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jameson has his back to the cage.
Jameson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jameson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Jameson jumps guard but Paul stands there with Jameson around his waist. Jameson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jameson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Paul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jameson is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul lands an elbow inside that Jameson shrugs off.
Jameson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Paul rushes Jameson and presses him up against the cage.
Jameson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul tries to throw a body punch but Jameson avoids it by throwing Paul back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson slows down the pace here.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Anton Jameson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameson avoids it.
Paul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paul misses with an elbow strike.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Paul manages to get underhooks.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paul is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Jameson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson.
Jameson lunges at Paul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paul's hand.
Jameson thuds a left hand into Paul's body.
Jameson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paul moves into the clinch successfully.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Paul keeps control of Jameson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Paul stalling against the cage.
Paul has Jameson pressed against the cage, preventing Jameson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson looking to stall.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jameson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jameson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Jameson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paul lands an elbow just above Jameson 's eye.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jameson's brow.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Jameson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paul throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paul.
Jameson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.
Jameson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jameson avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul stalling.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anton Jameson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paul throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Paul.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jameson is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jameson dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul misses with an elbow over the top.
Jameson avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jameson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jameson missing with a left hand there. Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul tries to counter by clinching up but Jameson breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Jameson misses.
Jameson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jameson.
Paul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jameson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson throws a right hand that misses
and Paul counters by clinching up.
Paul lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jameson up against the cage.
Jameson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jameson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paul to keep the fight standing.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul stalls.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson is trying to maintain a safe position but Paul gets an underhook and turns Jameson into the cage.
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Paul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paul!
Post fight, John Paul took to the microphone: 'THE RETURN OF THE BEAST FROM VADOVITZE'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sono Tiger (ranked 3971 p4p, 6612 weight class) and Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 455 p4p, 599 weight class). Tiger comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatine, Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sono Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonzela Franco's hands.
It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Tiger misses with a double jab.
Tiger misses with an uppercut. Bonzela Franco saw that one coming.
Bonzela Franco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiger throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonzela Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Tiger misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bonzela Franco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A lazy body kick from Tiger
and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiger won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonzela Franco takes a little break here. Tiger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position but Tiger is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bonzela Franco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonzela Franco scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tiger is pushing Bonzela Franco's head away, looking to escape. Bonzela Franco manages to hold on to the position though.
Bonzela Franco controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tiger tries to improve position but can't.
Bonzela Franco decides to stand back up. Bonzela Franco steps back and let's Tiger get back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiger swivels and escapes.
Tiger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonzela Franco gets the takedown into side control.
Tiger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bonzela Franco working away.
Tiger tries to bench press Bonzela Franco off him but Bonzela Franco keeps the position.
Bonzela Franco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tiger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tiger tries to get out of the position.
Bonzela Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is trying to improve his position.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Tiger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tiger struggling a bit here.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Tiger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiger is trying to control Bonzela Franco's posture but Bonzela Franco avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiger is looking for a sweep.
Bonzela Franco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tiger sneaks back into half guard.
Tiger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonzela Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonzela Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sono Tiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tiger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiger sets himself, and Bonzela Franco steps forward looking for the clinch! Tiger avoids it this time.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
Tiger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiger sprawls well. Tiger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonzela Franco counters with a takedown into side control.
Tiger is looking for a sweep.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Tiger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bonzela Franco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Tiger is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonzela Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tiger is avoiding damage well.
Bonzela Franco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiger's legs.
Tiger is looking to get back to his feet here but Bonzela Franco is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tiger's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tiger hold on?
Ezio Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Tiger rolls, trying to escape but Bonzela Franco keeps control of the position.
Bonzela Franco tightening his grip on Tiger, looking for the choke.
Bonzela Franco working for a choke but Tiger is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bonzela Franco working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tiger is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bonzela Franco has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tiger taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezio Bonzela Franco!
Sono Tiger spoke after the fight, saying 'My destiny is beyond your definition of a loss. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junk Yard Dog (ranked 3884 p4p, 4407 weight class) and Cameron White (ranked 211 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junk Yard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White with a poor takedown
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
White shoots and misses
and Dog counters with a right hand to the body.
Junk Yard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron White.
Dog with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a straight right.
White slips under a jab.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog connects with a body shot.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White shoots and misses
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Dog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White slips a straight right by Dog.
White moves out of range as Dog strikes.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junk Yard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dog counters with a nice right hand that sends White toppling to the canvas! White scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dog finish him?!
 White is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junk Yard Dog dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dog lands the left hand.
Dog digs a good hook to White's body.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but White might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dog has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White wants to counter with a clinch but Dog pushes him away.
Cameron White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Dog's head coaches at PSE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White darts in looking for a takedown but Dog gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to clinch up
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White darts in trying to clinch
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Dog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
White gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dog gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junk Yard Dog!
A relieved looking Junk Yard Dog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 2874 p4p, 4398 weight class) and Gavin Stephenson (ranked 407 p4p, 555 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Stephenson !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
Stephenson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stephenson working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Stephenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to stand but Stephenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform us that Stephenson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stephenson is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stephenson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stephenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Stephenson 's face as Brown controls the position.
Brown working away.
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stephenson !
Brown content just to control the position here.
Stephenson is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown continues to stall.
Stephenson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown moves to take his opponent's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Stephenson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brown off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control momentarily.
Stephenson wants to escape the position.
Stephenson staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Brown is hanging on to Stephenson 's back as he tries to escape.
Stephenson trying to control but not successfully.
Brown controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephenson tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
It looks like Gavin Stephenson has been cut.
Stephenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Stephenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stephenson prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stephenson is working away from the top position though.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control but Stephenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown is pulling down on Stephenson 's head. It's preventing any offense from Stephenson , at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephenson is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Stephenson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephenson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Stephenson 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stephenson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Brown has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Stephenson 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Stephenson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leroy Brown!
Our winner, Leroy Brown, 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 Chest Mangold (ranked 2316 p4p, 5757 weight class) and Fernando Valdez (ranked 235 p4p, 444 weight class). Chest Mangold has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Valdez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Mangold is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Mangold's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mangold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Valdez keeping full guard, as Mangold tries to pass.
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold is fighting to break Valdez's control of his arms but Valdez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Valdez.
Valdez keeps trying to improve his position.
Mangold tries to stand but Valdez is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valdez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangold is looking to stand up but Valdez won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valdez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valdez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mangold tries to kick Valdez off but Valdez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valdez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mangold defending well though.
Valdez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangold's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valdez looks to land a strike but Mangold avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Valdez trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Valdez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mangold is looking to stand up but Valdez isn't so interested in that idea.
Valdez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangold as he jumps to the side.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez shoots in and bounces Mangold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Valdez passes into half guard.
Mangold is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Valdez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold 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.
Valdez has a takedown stuffed.
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mangold counters with a left to the body.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez shoots and misses
and Mangold counters with a nice body kick.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Mangold scores with a decent looking hook.
Valdez is rocked!
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
Valdez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mangold points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Valdez wakes up just in time to hear Mangold thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Dos Anjos (ranked 3475 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Wolfgang VonMildenstein (ranked 442 p4p, 316 weight class). Dos Anjos comes to the cage accompanied by አንተነህተስፋዬ. Wolfgang VonMildenstein 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Octavio Dos Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang VonMildenstein!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonMildenstein throws a series of strikes that have Dos Anjos backpedaling.
Dos Anjos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
VonMildenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Anjos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VonMildenstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Anjos swats away the attempt to clinch by VonMildenstein.
VonMildenstein defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
VonMildenstein tries to clinch there but Dos Anjos circles away.
Dos Anjos gets caught flat footed, as VonMildenstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VonMildenstein scoring with some ground and pound.
VonMildenstein 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.
Dos Anjos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dos Anjos is pulling down on VonMildenstein's head. It's preventing any offense from VonMildenstein, at least for the moment.
VonMildenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMildenstein is fighting to break Dos Anjos's control of his arms but Dos Anjos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
VonMildenstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Anjos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
VonMildenstein advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VonMildenstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Anjos has managed to free his arm - good work.
VonMildenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
VonMildenstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Anjos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Anjos keeping control of the position.
VonMildenstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Anjos is just riding it out for now. VonMildenstein eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
VonMildenstein trying to control from half guard but Dos Anjos is working away.
Dos Anjos controlling the position well.
VonMildenstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Anjos is just riding it out for now. VonMildenstein eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Anjos is positioning himself well to prevent VonMildenstein advancing to mount.
Dos Anjos trying to get back to full guard but VonMildenstein takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dos Anjos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMildenstein is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Anjos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dos Anjos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for VonMildenstein on the ground.
VonMildenstein throwing strikes here but Dos Anjos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dos Anjos wants to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away.
Dos Anjos looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dos Anjos can't escape the position.
Dos Anjos throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
VonMildenstein wants to control the pace but Dos Anjos is squirming around nicely.
VonMildenstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Anjos frees his head quite easily.
Dos Anjos wants to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away.
VonMildenstein is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Anjos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos tries to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away.
VonMildenstein working for a submission but Dos Anjos is keeping him at bay.
Dos Anjos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by VonMildenstein.
Dos Anjos wants to control but VonMildenstein is having none of it.
Dos Anjos is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away.
VonMildenstein tries to control but Dos Anjos wriggling away.
VonMildenstein looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang VonMildenstein 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.
VonMildenstein tries to clinch but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Dos Anjos digs a good body shot into VonMildenstein's ribs.
VonMildenstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Octavio Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Anjos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
VonMildenstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
VonMildenstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dos Anjos lands the left hand.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
VonMildenstein fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from VonMildenstein misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends VonMildenstein's belly button to the back.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VonMildenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends VonMildenstein's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VonMildenstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMildenstein darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos gets double underhooks and turns VonMildenstein into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - VonMildenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
VonMildenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Anjos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but VonMildenstein ducks down to avoid it.
VonMildenstein wants to counter the offense by Dos Anjos and move into the clinch position.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into VonMildenstein's ribs.
Dos Anjos thuds his right hand into VonMildenstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Wolfgang VonMildenstein has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Anjos. No joy for VonMildenstein on that attempt.
Octavio Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang VonMildenstein.
VonMildenstein walks into a straight right hand from Dos Anjos.
VonMildenstein is rocked!
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but VonMildenstein moves out of range.
Dos Anjos cracks VonMildenstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
VonMildenstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?
Dos Anjos drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks VonMildenstein right on the button. VonMildenstein goes down! Dos Anjos follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dos Anjos gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Octavio Dos Anjos!
Octavio Dos Anjos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Wolfgang VonMildenstein had this to say: 'This sucks'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Paco (ranked 2893 p4p, 2135 weight class) and Nori Voluspa (ranked 383 p4p, 299 weight class). Rico Paco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nori Voluspa's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Paco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Paco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voluspa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paco taking a bit of punishment here - Voluspa scoring with strikes.
Paco is looking to regain half guard here but Voluspa keeps moving and retains side control.
Voluspa is staying tight to Paco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Voluspa landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paco sees it coming and defends easily.
Voluspa stalling away here and it's allowed Paco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paco wants to improve his position but instead Voluspa has moved into half guard.
Paco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paco tries to get out of the position.
Voluspa is thwarting Paco's attempts to control the position.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions.
Paco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voluspa is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voluspa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voluspa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paco defending well though.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa throws a strike but Paco avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paco wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Paco blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Paco tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rico Paco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paco quickly recovers to half guard.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa prevents Paco from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Paco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage.
Voluspa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voluspa in particular looking to stall.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Paco is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Voluspa dives in and scores a takedown into Paco's guard.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Paco is keeping the position.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Paco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
Paco keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paco trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voluspa gets a clinch.
Voluspa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voluspa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Paco counter with a right hand.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paco is looking to stand back up but Voluspa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa is looking to advance position but Paco won't allow it.
Voluspa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paco manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa postures up in Paco's guard and throws a big left but Paco blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa postures up in Paco's guard and throws a big left but Paco blocks it.
Voluspa stands up over Paco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
Voluspa with a nice head shot there.
Paco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Paco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paco keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Paco has wrist control.
Paco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Voluspa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Paco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage.
Voluspa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paco is trying to control but Voluspa passes into side control!
Voluspa in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Voluspa clinches with his opponent.
Paco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voluspa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voluspa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Paco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paco wants to get back to full guard but Voluspa has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paco tries to hold on but Voluspa postures up.
Paco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Voluspa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa is landing with some decent strikes but Paco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Voluspa lands a heavy elbow.
Voluspa raining down shots from the mount!
 Paco is rocked!
Paco wants to control but Voluspa is having none of it.
Oh Paco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Paco scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Voluspa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Voluspa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
A very excited looking Nori Voluspa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Goddard (ranked 2355 p4p, 6756 weight class) and Jakub Dvorak (ranked 237 p4p, 473 weight class). Dvorak has chosen On another level as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Jakub Dvorak 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Goddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Dvorak!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dvorak to the ground. Goddard is now in Dvorak's guard.
Goddard advances position into side control!
Dvorak wants to get back to his feet but Goddard drags him back down.
Goddard landing strikes.
Goddard lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Dvorak's face as Goddard controls the position.
Dvorak is pushing Goddard's head away, looking to escape. Goddard manages to hold on to the position though.
Goddard tries for a kimura but Dvorak is defending well.
Goddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dvorak keeps working.
We've been hearing that Goddard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goddard working the ground and pound but Dvorak is defending the strikes.
Goddard in side control, throwing shots but Dvorak defends.
Dvorak seems a little lost for a moment, as Goddard dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dvorak!
Goddard landing punches.
Goddard lands with some strikes.
Goddard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dvorak?
Dvorak is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dvorak has given up his back here. Will Goddard look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dvorak is trying to get back to his feet but Goddard has full control of the position and if anything, Dvorak has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Goddard is punishing Dvorak with some ground and pound.
Dvorak is trying to stand back up.
Dvorak covers up after that shot from Goddard.
Dvorak is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvorak grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Goddard is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dvorak taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Goddard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Goddard!
Jakub Dvorak spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Pereira Pinto (ranked 2000 p4p, 3364 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 281 p4p, 432 weight class). Jorge Pereira Pinto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Pereira Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi slips under a jab.
Pereira Pinto misses with a straight right.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
And Pizziconi tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira Pinto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pizziconi ducks under a wild hook from Pereira Pinto.
Pizziconi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pereira Pinto connects with the punch.
Pizziconi slips under a jab from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pizziconi.
Pereira Pinto works over Pizziconi's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira Pinto throws an overhand right that lands on Pizziconi's shoulder, as Pizziconi tries to avoid the shot.
Pizziconi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pereira Pinto defends it well.
Pereira Pinto looks to land a combination but Pizziconi avoids it well.
Pizziconi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Pereira Pinto misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi dodges the punch combination from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira Pinto misses with a hook to the body
and Pizziconi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pereira Pinto won't be happy with that.
Pereira Pinto dodges the ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi taking a breather here.
Pizziconi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pereira Pinto struggling a bit here.
Pereira Pinto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pereira Pinto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pizziconi connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto pushes Pizziconi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pizziconi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pereira Pinto is looking to regain half guard here but Pizziconi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pereira Pinto's coaches at Mapinguari Guerreiro have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pizziconi works to advance to full mount. Pereira Pinto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pereira Pinto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pizziconi breaks from Pereira Pinto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Pizziconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira Pinto is looking to escape.
Pereira Pinto tries to hold on but Pizziconi postures up.
Pereira Pinto working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pizziconi working for a submission but Pereira Pinto is keeping him at bay.
Pizziconi wants to control the pace but Pereira Pinto is squirming around nicely.
Pereira Pinto is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereira Pinto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pizziconi lands a big shot there that rocks Pereira Pinto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pizziconi avoids the attempt from Pereira Pinto to control.
Pereira Pinto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pereira Pinto wants to control but Pizziconi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi landing shots from mount.
Pizziconi landing punches.
Pizziconi with shots to the head and body - Pereira Pinto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot to the head.
Pizziconi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You get the feeling that Pereira Pinto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Pizziconi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pizziconi controlling from mount.
Pereira Pinto tries to reverse the position but Pizziconi maintains control.
Pizziconi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pereira Pinto looks a forlorn figure.
Pizziconi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi 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.
Pereira Pinto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pereira Pinto misses with the combination.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira Pinto looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Pereira Pinto throws the left hand but Pizziconi avoids the punch easily.
And Pizziconi tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira Pinto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pizziconi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira Pinto scores with a hook.
Pereira Pinto throws a lazy right hand but Pizziconi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pizziconi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto misses with a combination
and Pizziconi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pereira Pinto won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pereira Pinto some visible discomfort.
Pizziconi takes a little break here. Pereira Pinto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pereira Pinto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pizziconi.
Pereira Pinto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pizziconi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pereira Pinto is trying to escape the position but Pizziconi is controlling the position.
Pereira Pinto is pushing Pizziconi's head away, looking to escape. Pizziconi manages to hold on to the position though.
Pizziconi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pizziconi taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto is trying to improve his position.
Pereira Pinto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pizziconi working away.
Pereira Pinto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pizziconi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pizziconi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira Pinto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira Pinto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pereira Pinto is looking to regain half guard here but Pizziconi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto prevents Pizziconi from moving into mount.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Pizziconi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pereira Pinto tries to buck Pizziconi off but Pizziconi is having none of it.
Pizziconi throws a strike aimed at the side of Pereira Pinto's head but Pereira Pinto avoids it well.
Pizziconi is putting a hurting on Pereira Pinto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pizziconi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pizziconi grinds an elbow into Pereira Pinto's temple.
Pizziconi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pereira Pinto's legs.
Pizziconi is putting a hurting on Pereira Pinto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pereira Pinto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pizziconi landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto can't do much from the bottom here.
Pizziconi taking a breather here.
Pereira Pinto is looking for a sweep.
Pizziconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira Pinto is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Pizziconi is putting a hurting on Pereira Pinto here, landing some big shots from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pizziconi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pereira Pinto is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Pereira Pinto is looking to regain half guard here but Pizziconi keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pereira Pinto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pizziconi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pereira Pinto's guard.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira Pinto has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Pereira Pinto keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira Pinto pulls Pizziconi in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Pereira Pinto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira Pinto looks to throw the jab but Pizziconi is out of range.
A slow jab from Pereira Pinto misses its intended target.
Pereira Pinto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pereira Pinto misses with a double jab
and Pizziconi counters with a takedown into side control.
Pereira Pinto is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Pereira Pinto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pizziconi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira Pinto keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pizziconi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pizziconi working the body and head with strikes.
Pereira Pinto trying to control but Pizziconi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira Pinto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pereira Pinto trying to control the hands but Pizziconi won't let him.
Well, with Pizziconi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pereira Pinto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pizziconi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Osmany Pizziconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pereira Pinto could be in trouble here!
Pizziconi is hanging on to Pereira Pinto's back as he tries to escape.
Pizziconi is not going to allow Pereira Pinto to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Pizziconi.
Pereira Pinto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pizziconi's guard. Nice work there by Pereira Pinto.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pizziconi holds on and takes a little breather.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Pereira Pinto controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pizziconi managing to control the position.
Pizziconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi has Pereira Pinto pulled in close to control his posture.
Pereira Pinto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pizziconi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pizziconi 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 Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agansing Rai (ranked 1267 p4p, 2476 weight class) and Van Der Ley (ranked 184 p4p, 343 weight class). Rai comes to the cage accompanied by Wolf Totem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Solid boxing
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Agansing Rai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Ley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Der Ley. Those never looked like landing.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Der Ley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Der Ley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Der Ley misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rai.
Donk. Rai catches Der Ley right on the button with a cross.
Der Ley misses with a combination
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Ley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai's corner calls for a 1-2. Rai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves 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!
Der Ley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rai circles away.
Rai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Der Ley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Der Ley closes the distance and clinches.
Der Ley looking to throw knees to the head but Rai is blocking nicely.
Rai managing to block the knees to the body from Der Ley.
Rai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.
Der Ley throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Der Ley is defending well.
Rai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Der Ley regains guard immediately.
Rai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rai forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai moves into full mount! Der Ley won't be happy about that!
Der Ley wants to hold on but Rai pushes him away.
Rai content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rai mounts Der Ley! Really nice guard pass there!
Der Ley tries to reverse the position but Rai maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Ley gets back to half guard.
Rai is taking a breather. Der Ley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Der Ley tries to roll over but Rai keeps him under control.
Rai wants to pass the guard but Der Ley is defending well.
Rai is taking a breather. Der Ley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rai is looking to advance position but Der Ley won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Rai seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Der Ley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Der Ley is out of range.
Rai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Der Ley doesn't seem bothered though.
Der Ley throws a right hand that Rai ducks under and follows up with a left that Rai also avoids with ease.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Der Ley.
 It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Der Ley misses.
Rai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Der Leys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Der Ley throws a nice looking combination but Rai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Der Ley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Der Ley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Der Ley tries to clinch up.
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 Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rai connects with a single shot there.
Der Ley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Der Ley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Der Ley closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rai.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Der Ley takes a shot to the head.
Der Ley is rocked!
Rai connects with a big uppercut there that sends Der Ley tumbling to the ground! Rai follows him down into his guard.
Der Ley is still in real trouble! Can Rai finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai controlling from the top position.
Rai passes Der Ley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Der Ley wants to improve his position but Rai is controlling well.
Der Ley seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Der Ley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rai.
Rai is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Der Ley wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rai in particular looking to stall.
Rai trying to control the action but Der Ley is working from the bottom.
Rai stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai scores with a one two! Der Ley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Der Ley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Der Ley stalks Rai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rai's face. Rai staggers backwards, shaken.
Der Ley ducks right into an uppercut from Rai.
Der Ley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Der Ley throws a nice looking combination but Rai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agansing Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Der Ley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Der Ley! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Rai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Agansing Rai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Der Ley is trying to control the position but Rai postures up.
Rai won't allow Der Ley to sweep him here.
Rai stays in close to Der Ley's body and controls the position.
Rai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Der Ley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rai throws a body punch but Der Ley moves out of range.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Der Ley.
Good exchange - Rai coming out on top.
Rai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Der Ley lands a nice shot that snaps Rai's head back.
Rai slips under a jab from Der Ley.
Der Ley misses with a straight left.
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Der Ley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai lands a body shot.
No joy there for Der Ley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rai closes the distance and pushes Der Ley back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Rai lands a right hand.
Rai is working for takedown but Der Ley is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Ley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Der Ley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai 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.
Rai lands with a left to the head.
Der Ley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Der Ley is trying to keep an underhook but Rai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Der Ley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rai manages to move to mount!
Rai controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Der Ley can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Der Ley has given up his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Der Ley fending off the submission attempt from Rai.
Der Ley fending off the submission attempt from Rai.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Der Ley can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Ley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rai gets his way!
Rai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rai tightening his grip on Der Ley, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rai working for the choke.
Der Ley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rai's arms.
Rai is hanging on to Der Ley's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rai 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
An out of breath Agansing Rai 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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