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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trey Diesel (ranked 23734 p4p, 23300 weight class) and Smack Dre (ranked 305 p4p, 306 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smack Dre!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Diesel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diesel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dre with the inside leg kick.
Diesel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dre connects with a body shot.
Dre moves into the clinch.
Dre looking to throw knees to the head but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Dre jumps guard and drags Diesel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diesel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dre has tightened it up now! Diesel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Smack Dre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 24139 p4p, 23346 weight class) and Samuel Pleimelding (ranked 691 p4p, 702 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Pleimelding!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleimelding closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pleimelding wants to pass to mount but Pawlikowski is defending the position.
Pleimelding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pawlikowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pleimelding is nestled in close to Pawlikowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pawlikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pleimelding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Pleimelding is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pleimelding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pleimelding is keen to just control but Pawlikowski is a slippery customer.
Pleimelding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleimelding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleimelding lands strikes from half guard.
Pawlikowski trying to control but Pleimelding postures up.
Pleimelding working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pleimelding.
Pawlikowski wants to improve his position but Pleimelding is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Pleimelding there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pleimelding lands a nice short elbow.
Pawlikowski pushes Pleimelding off and gets back to his feet.
Pleimelding closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pawlikowski circles away.
Pleimelding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pleimelding gets a double leg takedown into Pawlikowski's guard.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Pleimelding from controlling successfully.
Pawlikowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleimelding lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleimelding with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pleimelding content to stall in guard here.
Pleimelding working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pleimelding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleimelding connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound.
 Pawlikowski is rocked!
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Pawlikowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pleimelding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pleimelding seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pleimelding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleimelding stands up over Pawlikowski, holding on to his feet. Pleimelding throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Pawlikowski is out cold! Pleimelding lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Pleimelding!
A less than humble Samuel Pleimelding misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Reeves (ranked 6396 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Anthony Sinclair (ranked 627 p4p, 541 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, William Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reeves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sinclair striking off his back but it's not causing Reeves any problems.
Reeves is sitting in close to Sinclair's body. Sinclair has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reeves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reeves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sinclair.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Sinclair!
A very excited looking Anthony Sinclair 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Apostolos Angelopoulos (ranked 3902 p4p, 5779 weight class) and Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 451 p4p, 529 weight class). Apostolos Angelopoulos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apostolos Angelopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown but Angelopoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angelopoulos as he avoids it easily.
Angelopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hecker Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angelopoulos is fending him off so far but Hecker Jr persists. Nope, Angelopoulos circles away and we're back to standing.
Angelopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hecker Jr.
Apostolos Angelopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hecker Jr clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Angelopoulos - that landed with a thud.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
Hecker Jr tries to stall but Angelopoulos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Angelopoulos lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Angelopoulos pulls guard.
Angelopoulos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angelopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hecker Jr is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hecker Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelopoulos is trying to control the position but Hecker Jr postures up.
Hecker Jr trying to control but Angelopoulos is working from the bottom.
Angelopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hecker Jr trying to control but Angelopoulos is working from the bottom.
Angelopoulos working for a triangle but Hecker Jr defends it easily.
Angelopoulos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Angelopoulos is trying to keep Hecker Jr in close.
Angelopoulos has Hecker Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Angelopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hecker Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Angelopoulos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hecker Jr is looking to defend but Angelopoulos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hecker Jr! Angelopoulos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hecker Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Apostolos Angelopoulos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Harrington (ranked 4026 p4p, 6292 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 496 p4p, 623 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrawn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thrawn connects with a jab.
Harrington throws an off balance right hand
and Thrawn counters with a straight right hand.
Thrawn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harrington on the side of the head.
Thrawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Harrington instigates a clinch.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrington has Thrawn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thrawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harrington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thrawn is trying to keep an underhook but Harrington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harrington throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thrawn to regain full guard.
Harrington won't allow Thrawn to get back to his feet.
Thrawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrington.
Harrington prevents Thrawn from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thrawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thrawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrington is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thrawn cracks Harrington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harrington gets a clinch.
Harrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrawn.
Thrawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrington.
Harrington wants to take the fight to the mat but Thrawn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thrawn stops a takedown attempt from Harrington.
Harrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrington wants a takedown but no success here.
Harrington working aggressively here.
Thrawn lands a nice uppercut.
Thrawn digs a right hand into Harrington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harrington's gas tank.
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!
Thrawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Harrington looking for a takedown.
Thrawn lands with a left to the head.
Thrawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thrawn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harrington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thrawn can turn it around.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Harrington pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Harrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Harrington has Thrawn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thrawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrington controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Thrawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike.
Thrawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Thrawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrawn works on Harrington's body with a couple of short punches.
Thrawn presses Harrington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thrawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrawn tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Thrawn back against the cage.
Harrington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn cracks Harrington with a nice body shot.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike.
Thrawn cracks Harrington with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands with a left to the head.
Thrawn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harringtons head.
Thrawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrington takes a shot to the head.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Thrawn lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Thrawn.
Harrington takes a shot to the head.
Harrington is rocked!
Thrawn is working Harrington over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thrawn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Harrington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Harrington's ribcage. Harrington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrawn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thrawn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Harrington's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Harrington drops to his knees and Thrawn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Glover (ranked 4601 p4p, 5065 weight class) and Johnny Hammer (ranked 489 p4p, 508 weight class). Glover comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Johnny Hammer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer walks into a straight right hand from Glover.
Glover throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Glover throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glover's head.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Glover tries to counter by clinching up but Hammer breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glover's waist but Glover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses
and Glover counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a wild hook but Glover just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Hammer gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Glover raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Glover!
Joe Glover 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 Johnny Hammer had this to say: 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan MacMillan (ranked 2876 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Jonas Carvalho (ranked 343 p4p, 424 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan MacMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacMillan.
Carvalho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
MacMillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
MacMillan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMillan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
MacMillan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MacMillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
MacMillan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacMillan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacMillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacMillan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacMillan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacMillan works to advance to full mount. Carvalho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan wants to control the pace but Carvalho is squirming around nicely.
MacMillan unloads with some shots from mount but Carvalho bucks and avoids them well.
MacMillan is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Carvalho is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan MacMillan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Evan MacMillan thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Sterling (ranked 2796 p4p, 3274 weight class) and Luis Sanchez (ranked 162 p4p, 187 weight class). Sterling kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ILovE. Sanchez has chosen Jay Z - Who you wit II as his entrance music. Luis Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Sterling !
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, Luis Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sterling throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Sterling ducks under and follows up with a left that Sterling also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Sterling avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sterling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sterling appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sterling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sterling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
Sterling throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sterling looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sterling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
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!
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sterling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Sterling scores with a three punch combo!
Sterling scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sterling throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sterling moves away.
Sterling misses with a few strikes there.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sterling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sterling !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Sterling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sterling is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Sterling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Sterling does no damage.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Sterling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Sterling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sterling finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sterling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sterling counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sterling dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sterling throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
No joy there for Sterling , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sterling scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Sterling avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Sterling . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sterling .
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sterling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
 Sanchez is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sterling finish him?
Sterling throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sterling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sterling throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sterling scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sterling counters with a huge left! Sanchez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sterling isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sanchez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sterling !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Sterling !
Jon Sterling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xpto Xpto (ranked 3246 p4p, 3740 weight class) and Phillip Ortega (ranked 393 p4p, 437 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xpto Xpto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Xpto looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortega misses.
Xpto with a poor takedown
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xpto thinking.
Xpto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Ortega jabs Xpto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xpto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xpto Xpto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillip Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xpto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xpto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xpto somewhat.
Ortega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Xpto stumbling backwards into the cage! Xpto bounces back off the cage towards Ortega, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ortega lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ortega celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phillip Ortega!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 438 p4p, 1786 weight class) and Minato Tokugawa (ranked 70 p4p, 253 weight class). Minato Tokugawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tokugawa pinned against the cage. Tokugawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tokugawa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Czarny Z Garbowa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes Tokugawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa is trying to control but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tokugawa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tokugawa is holding on tight.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tokugawa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tokugawa!
Tokugawa is pushing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is fighting to maintain full guard but Tokugawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg.
Tokugawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tokugawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Czarny Z Garbowa defending well though.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tokugawa pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tokugawa in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tokugawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tokugawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czarny Z Garbowa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tokugawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tokugawa's best efforts.
Tokugawa trying to control the pace.
Tokugawa trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Tokugawa is controlling the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a triangle but Tokugawa pushes his legs off easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Czarny Z Garbowa working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tokugawa rolls with it to try and escape but Czarny Z Garbowa cranks on the arm and Tokugawa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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