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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamomil Pipa (ranked 4226 p4p, 5803 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 233 p4p, 267 weight class). Pipa comes to the cage accompanied by O.S.T.R - Polska Siła. Ieuan Thomas 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamomil Pipa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Pipa avoids nicely.
Pipa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas works Pipa's body with a nice hook.
Pipa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas scores with a one two! Pipa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pipa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
It looked like Pipa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pipa slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas jabs Pipa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Pipa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ieuan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas feints and then cracks Pipa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pipa down.
Pipa avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas defending well as Pipa loads up on a big left hand.
Pipa misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Pipa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pipa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pipa.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Pipa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pipa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Pipa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas slips a straight right by Pipa.
Thomas tries to bum rush Pipa with a series of wild strikes but Pipa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pipa circles away quickly and effectively.
Pipa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pipa counter with a right hand.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Pipa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pipa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Pipa goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Pipa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Pipa manages to break the clinch.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pipa.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Pipa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
A big left from Thomas misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pipa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pipa misses the jab.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pipa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pipa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pipa decides to stand back up. Pipa steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pipa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pipa misses with a hook.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Thomas catches Pipa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Pipa backs away looking to recover.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Pipa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas throws a right hand that Pipa ducks under and follows up with a left that Pipa also avoids with ease.
Pipa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Pipa.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pipa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Pipa misses its intended target.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pipa's hands.
Thomas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pipa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pipa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thomas sneaks out the side door and pushes Pipa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pipa.
Thomas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipa misses with a wild combination.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pipa backs up against the cage.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pipa. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Pipa.
Pipa takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Pipa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Pipa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pipa misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Pipa backpedaling.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pipa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pipa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pipa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pipa misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Ieuan Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pipa missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pipa eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pipa.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pipa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pipa is looking to counter punch.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Pipa, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Pipa against the cage but Pipa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pipa.
Pipa moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pipa misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pipa.
It looked like Pipa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Pipa avoids nicely.
Pipa attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Pipa.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pipa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pipa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Pipa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomas is trying to escape back to his feet but Pipa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Thomas is pushing Pipa's head away, looking to escape. Pipa manages to hold on to the position though.
Pipa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kamomil Pipa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ieuan Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pipa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thomas down.
Pipa takes a little break here. Thomas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to control Pipa's posture but Pipa avoids it.
Pipa cracks Thomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pipa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pipa prevents Thomas from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pipa in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Thomas being controlled for a moment.
Kamomil Pipa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pipa working the ground and pound from side control.
Pipa is working Thomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pipa off and has taken his back!
Pipa is trying to get back to his feet but Thomas has full control of the position and if anything, Pipa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ieuan Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ieuan Thomas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Winnar (ranked 5183 p4p, 5402 weight class) and Horace Nein (ranked 162 p4p, 172 weight class). Horace Nein 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 super heavyweight 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, Joe Winnar!
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, Horace Nein!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nein rushes Winnar and presses him up against the cage.
Winnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winnar.
Winnar scores with a shoulder strike.
 It looks like Horace Nein has been cut.
Winnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nein throws a punch but it's blocked by Winnar.
Nein misses with a body punch.
Nein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winnar is keeping busy.
Winnar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nein is trying to force a seperation but Winnar has the dominant position.
Nein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winnar.
Nein struggles to land a body shot inside as Winnar controls his hands.
Winnar tries to work over Nein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nein blocks a body shot from Winnar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winnar.
Winnar lands with a left to the head.
Winnar works on Nein's body with a couple of short punches.
Nein looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnar blocks a body shot from Nein.
Nice body punch from Winnar - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Winnar.
A nice left hand lands by Winnar.
Nein tries to break free but Winnar pushes him back against the cage.
Winnar can't find room to land a body shot as Nein controls the action.
Winnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winnar misses with a body punch.
Winnar can't find room to land a body shot as Nein controls the action.
Winnar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nein is looking to break free of the clinch but Winnar has double underhooks.
Winnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nein controls his hands.
Nein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winnar's elbow.
Winnar lands with a light punch inside.
Winnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winnar is working Nein over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Winnar.
Winnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Nein gets tackled into the cage by Winnar. Winnar maintains the clinch.
Winnar is leaning against Nein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnar works on Nein's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Winnar.
Winnar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nein.
A head punch on the inside from Nein fails to land.
Winnar presses Nein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nein blocks an uppercut.
Winnar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Winnar misses the target.
Winnar looks to throw the jab but Nein is out of range.
Nein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winnar.
Winnar forces Nein back against the cage and clinches.
Winnar has a couple of punches blocked by Nein.
Winnar prevents a body shot from Nein.
Nein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winnar backwards.
Winnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nein.
Winnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winnar misses with a body shot.
Winnar misses with a hook. Nein ducked under it nicely.
Winnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horace Nein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack! Winnar connects with the perfect overhand right and Nein falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Winnar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Winnar!
A very excited looking Joe Winnar 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendric Bazemore (ranked 4244 p4p, 4359 weight class) and Magnus Magnussen (ranked 511 p4p, 522 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendric Bazemore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Magnussen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazemore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magnussen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bazemore manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnussen tries to reverse the position but Bazemore maintains control.
Bazemore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Magnus Magnussen has been cut.
Bazemore lands a heavy elbow.
 Magnussen is rocked!
That has opened up Magnus Magnussen's cut even more.
Bazemore jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magnussen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magnussen and Bazemore has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Magnussen is still in real trouble! Can Bazemore finish him?
Magnussen is looking to regain half guard here but Bazemore keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnussen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magnus Magnussen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Magnus Magnussen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kendric Bazemore!
A victorious Kendric Bazemore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Utkin (ranked 3209 p4p, 4948 weight class) and Owen McShane (ranked 402 p4p, 503 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Utkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen McShane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McShane misses with a takedown attempt
and Utkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McShane shoots in looking for a takedown but Utkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McShane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Utkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McShane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McShane wants to clinch up but Utkin keeps it at a distance.
McShane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McShane connects with a body shot that sends Utkin's belly button to the back.
Utkin scores with a shot to the body.
McShane throws a head kick that misses.
McShane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomed Utkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McShane.
Utkin misses with a body shot.
McShane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Utkin to the mat! Utkin manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utkin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utkin wants to stand and escape but McShane is having none of it.
McShane trying to control but Utkin is working from the bottom.
McShane stops Utkin from standing up.
McShane 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.
Utkin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Utkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Utkin wants to stand but McShane is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McShane controls the pace.
McShane wants to control from the top but Utkin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McShane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McShane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Utkin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Utkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Utkin tries to get out of the position.
McShane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShane working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Utkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Utkin taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Utkin is squirming around, avoiding McShane's attempts to control the action.
Utkin tries to lock up and control but McShane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane looking to finish Utkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Utkin!
McShane wants to control the pace but Utkin is squirming around nicely.
Utkin is in a horrible position here. McShane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McShane trying to control but Utkin is having none of it.
Utkin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McShane with a couple of short strikes.
McShane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McShane looking to control but Utkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utkin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McShane controlling from mount.
McShane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Utkin is looking to escape.
McShane landing strikes, looking to finish!
McShane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McShane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen McShane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Utkin lands a right hook to the body.
McShane darts in looking for a takedown but Utkin gets double underhooks and turns McShane into the cage.
McShane jabs Utkin right on the nose. Utkin blinks but takes it well.
Utkin fails to land the takedown.
McShane tries to clinch up but Utkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Utkin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Utkin is looking to wear down McShane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Utkin misses with the combination.
McShane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Utkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McShane shoots in but no luck this time.
Utkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McShane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane shoots in looking for a takedown but Utkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McShane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Utkin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Magomed Utkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McShane.
Utkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Utkin misses with a series of wild punches.
McShane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utkin's waist but Utkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McShane off to one side.
As McShane looks to move away, Utkin throws a big counter combo but McShane just gets out of the way.
Magomed Utkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from McShane. Utkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Utkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - McShane coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from McShane. Utkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Utkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McShane lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Utkin misses
and McShane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Utkin's guard.
Utkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McShane is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane is working Utkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McShane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McShane advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utkin is looking to escape.
McShane wants to take a breather but Utkin is having none of it.
McShane prevents Utkin from improving his position.
McShane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McShane lands a nice short elbow.
Utkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McShane on the ground.
Utkin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McShane uses his free foot to push down on Utkin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Utkin.
McShane controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane tries to control but Utkin wriggling away.
Utkin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McShane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McShane prevents Utkin from standing back up.
McShane passes the guard and advances to mount!
McShane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Utkin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Utkin looks a forlorn figure.
McShane tries to control but Utkin wriggling away.
Utkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Owen McShane has got the better of the ground game so far.
McShane wants to control but Utkin is keeping him busy.
Utkin tries to roll over but McShane keeps him under control.
Utkin is looking to escape.
McShane wants to take a breather but Utkin is having none of it.
McShane is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen McShane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
McShane shoots for a takedown but Utkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Utkin is looking for a counter combo.
McShane wants to clinch.
Utkin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McShane.
Magomed Utkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Utkin misses with a leg kick
and McShane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Utkin!
McShane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Utkin is trying to get back to his feet.
Utkin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McShane trying to control the action but Utkin is working from the bottom.
McShane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McShane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utkin prevents McShane from moving into mount.
McShane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McShane works to advance to full mount. Utkin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Utkin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McShane tries to control but Utkin wriggling away.
Utkin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Owen McShane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utkin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McShane controlling the pace for now.
McShane won't let Utkin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McShane content just to control the position here.
McShane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McShane looking to control but Utkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Utkin wants to try and get back to his feet.
McShane trying to control but Utkin is having none of it.
Utkin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane punishing his opponent with strikes.
McShane trying to control but Utkin is having none of it.
McShane controlling the position easily from mount.
Utkin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Utkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Utkin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McShane controlling from the full mount.
Utkin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utkin throwing punches despite being mounted.
Utkin taking shots to the head.
McShane looking to control but Utkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McShane looking to finish Utkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Utkin!
Utkin is looking to improve his position but McShane isn't that keen on the idea.
McShane controlling the position easily from mount.
Utkin is trying to stand up.
Magomed Utkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McShane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen McShane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McShane 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 Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen McShane!
Owen McShane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Bray (ranked 3421 p4p, 4995 weight class) and Cracky Johnson (ranked 333 p4p, 409 weight class). Johnson has chosen D'evils - JAY-Z as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cracky Johnson has the eye of the tiger 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artemis Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cracky Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bray is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bray connects with a solid leg kick.
Bray lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bray.
Bray throws a head kick that misses.
Bray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bray slips nicely into half guard.
Bray drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Bray works his way into side control.
We've been hearing that Bray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bray is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bray gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bray lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artemis Bray!
Artemis Bray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Cracky Johnson had this to say: 'Even the best fall down sometimes, whats important is that we all get back up.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Duchesne (ranked 3456 p4p, 3607 weight class) and Nathaniel Jones (ranked 397 p4p, 410 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Duchesne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Duchesne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duchesne lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Duchesne takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Nathaniel Jones has been cut.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duchesne defends well and Jones ends up having to push Duchesne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws a low kick but Duchesne avoids it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duchesne misses with a double jab.
Duchesne drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Duchesne keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duchesne jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones wants to break free but Duchesne has control.
Duchesne can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duchesne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Duchesne has him pressed against the cage.
Duchesne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duchesne.
Duchesne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones works over Duchesne's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duchesne backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duchesne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Duchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Duchesne misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchesne darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Duchesne into the cage.
Duchesne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duchesne shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Nathaniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duchesne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duchesne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duchesne forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Duchesne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Duchesne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Duchesne off the cage and back into range.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duchesne misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
As Jones tries to get set, Duchesne tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duchesne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Duchesne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duchesne slows down the pace here.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Duchesne breaks from the clinch.
Duchesne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Duchesne with a series of wild strikes but Duchesne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duchesne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duchesne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Duchesne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duchesne checks a leg kick.
Duchesne checks a low kick from Jones.
Duchesne throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
As Duchesne backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Duchesne manages to avoid it all.
Crunch! Duchesne slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duchesne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Duchesne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Duchesne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duchesne fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duchesne.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Duchesne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duchesne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duchesne moves out of range of the body kick.
Duchesne dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Duchesne's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Duchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchesne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Duchesne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duchesne connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchesne gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Duchesne is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones tries to work over Duchesne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Duchesne is controlling him.
Duchesne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Duchesne, which made it look bad.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Duchesne counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duchesne's elbow.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duchesne tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Duchesne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duchesne.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Duchesne moves his leg out of the way.
Duchesne shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Duchesne tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Duchesne moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a leg kick but Duchesne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Duchesne counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duchesne after a bit of a struggle.
Duchesne breaks the clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Duchesne does no damage.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones walks into a jab.
No luck for Duchesne with that takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Duchesne tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duchesne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duchesne forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Duchesne has Jones pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Duchesne has the dominant position.
Duchesne has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duchesne lands a nice shot to the body.
Duchesne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duchesne is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duchesne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duchesne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duchesne slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Duchesne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut.
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.
Duchesne throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Duchesne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duchesne circles away quickly and effectively.
Duchesne has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duchesne stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Duchesne drags the fight down to the ground.
Duchesne trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchesne 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.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchesne controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Duchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Duchesne, not yet.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Duchesne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Nathaniel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duchesne throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duchesne's guard.
Duchesne uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Duchesne blocks a leg kick.
Jones stuns Duchesne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathaniel Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duchesne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones feints a jab promting Duchesne to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duchesne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Duchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Duchesne has a takedown stuffed.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Duchesne shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries a low kick but Duchesne avoids it.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duchesne moves away.
Duchesne takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duchesne is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Duchesne stalling the fight.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones letting Duchesne take a breather here.
Duchesne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jonathan Duchesne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duchesne dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Duchesne's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Victors (ranked 3195 p4p, 3993 weight class) and Dreyvon Thomas (ranked 395 p4p, 484 weight class). Nigel Victors could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dreyvon Thomas's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nigel Victors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dreyvon Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Victors misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Victors.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Victors lands a left and a right that send Thomas crashing to the mat, dazed. Victors thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thomas is rocked!
It looks like Dreyvon Thomas has been cut.
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!
Victors moves in close and cracks Thomas with a massive right hand! Thomas, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Victors!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel Victors!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Barney (ranked 2915 p4p, 3792 weight class) and Dwight Monthouse (ranked 165 p4p, 212 weight class). Dwight Monthouse 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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Excellent MT
KO power |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dr Barney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwight Monthouse !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monthouse slips a jab from Barney.
Barney throws out a loose jab but Monthouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monthouse tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monthouse slips a straight right by Barney.
Monthouse wants to counter with a clinch but Barney pushes him away.
Barney throws a shot from downtown. Monthouse moves away and avoids it.
Monthouse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monthouse fails to land the takedown.
Barney misses with a left hand
and Monthouse counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Barney does it's job there.
Monthouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Barney misses the target.
Barney leaves Monthouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barney thumps Monthouse with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barney. That's going to slow Monthouse down.
Barney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monthouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monthouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monthouse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monthouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barney scores with a body shot.
Jab by Barney.
Monthouse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barney.
Barney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monthouse darts in looking for a takedown but Barney gets double underhooks and turns Monthouse into the cage.
Dr Barney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Monthouse .
Monthouse takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monthouse .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monthouse .
Barney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monthouse under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monthouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barney misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monthouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Barney's head coaches at Top Gun Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Barney.
Monthouse darts in looking for a takedown but Barney gets double underhooks and turns Monthouse into the cage.
Monthouse tries to clinch there but Barney circles away.
Monthouse walks into a stiff left hand from Barney.
Barney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monthouse .
Monthouse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barney.
Monthouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barney can pounce on him.
Barney with a hook.
Barney swats away the attempt to clinch by Monthouse .
Barney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barney throws a leg kick which misses Monthouse 's front leg but catches the back leg as Monthouse tries to avoid it.
Barney's corner calls for a 1-2. Barney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monthouse 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barney throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barney connects with a solid leg kick.
Barney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monthouse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barney throws a jab when Monthouse was well out of range.
Dr Barney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barney connects with the punch.
Monthouse clinches up against the cage.
Monthouse can't get the takedown.
Barney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barney lands with a short shot to the head.
Barney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monthouse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barney breaks from the clinch.
Barney cracks Monthouse with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monthouse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dr Barney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monthouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barney tries to avoid it but Monthouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barney to the ground. Barney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monthouse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barney throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monthouse under the eye.
Monthouse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barney cracks Monthouse with a good jab.
Monthouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barney avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barney.
Barney misses with a looping right.
Barney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barney lands with a good body shot.
Monthouse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barney misses with a hook. Monthouse ducked under it nicely.
Monthouse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monthouse moves out of range as Barney strikes.
Barney misses with an uppercut. Monthouse saw that one coming.
Monthouse takes one on the button.
Barney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Barney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monthouse .
Monthouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barney defends it nicely.
Barney lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Barney.
Barney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monthouse 's head backwards.
Monthouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monthouse doesn't manage to clinch there - Barney circles away.
Barney blocks the body kick.
Barney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barney.
Monthouse walks into a jab.
Monthouse looks to land a combination but Barney avoids it well.
Monthouse is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Monthouse .
Barney throws a looping overhand right but Monthouse ducks down to avoid it.
Monthouse shoots for a takedown but Barney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney is looking to slow Monthouse down with leg kicks.
A jab from Barney misses.
Nice shot by Barney.
Monthouse ducks right into an uppercut from Barney.
Barney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monthouse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monthouse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monthouse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monthouse can do to turn this around?
Barney tests Monthouse 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monthouse moves into range and clinches up with Barney.
Monthouse working aggressively here.
Barney digs a right hand underneath Monthouse 's ribcage. Monthouse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monthouse is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barney scores with a hook to the body.
Barney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monthouse backwards.
Nice body punch from Barney - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Barney.
Barney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Barney.
A shot in the inside from Barney.
Barney is stalling here.
Barney scores with a shoulder strike.
Barney lands with a right to the head.
Monthouse is rocked!
Barney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monthouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Barney finish him?
A hook to the body from Barney.
Barney lands with a short shot to the head.
Barney cracks Monthouse with a nice body shot.
Barney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Monthouse ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Barney is unloading with more strikes now! Monthouse drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Barney!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldy Foote (ranked 3324 p4p, 3350 weight class) and Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 410 p4p, 412 weight class). Sheldy Foote has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
205
2 - 1 - 0 |
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212
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldy Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strakapoud dives in for a single leg takedown but Foote sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strakapoud tries for a takedown but Foote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strakapoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Foote shows good takedown defense.
Strakapoud just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFoote.
Strakapoud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sheldy Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Strakapoud.
Strakapoud misses with a takedown attempt - Foote sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Foote appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foote as he avoids it easily.
Strakapoud tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foote defends well and Strakapoud ends up having to push Foote into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strakapoud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foote swivels and escapes.
Foote definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strakapoud looks winded!
Foote moves into the clinch.
Strakapoud blocks an elbow strike.
Strakapoud pulls guard successfully.
Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foote is aware though and is defending well.
Foote wants to get up but he can't break Strakapoud's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strakapoud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Foote is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Foote controlling from the top position.
Foote is posturing up here but Strakapoud has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Foote tries to roll out but it's too tight and Foote has to tap! Slick submission there by Strakapoud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislav Strakapoud!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gualberto Ortiz (ranked 2065 p4p, 3950 weight class) and Bruce Paul (ranked 273 p4p, 476 weight class). Gualberto Ortiz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gualberto Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Paul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortiz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Paul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Paul has knocked Ortiz down with a huge combo! Paul steps away and waves a wobbly Ortiz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Ortiz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Paul connects with the perfect overhand right and Ortiz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Paul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Paul!
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