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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thompson (ranked 24258 p4p, 23930 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 608 p4p, 591 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Power looks winded!
Thompson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've been informed that Power has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A short left from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson just leaning against Power, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Power takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scott Thompson.
Thompson lands a left and a right that send Power crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson has Power pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
 Power is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scott Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Power is breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Thompson gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Power's defenses.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson is pushing Power up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
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!
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Power putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Thompson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Power letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Good body shot from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Power with a big uppercut! Power tries to clinch up but Thompson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Power to the mat! Power covers up and Thompson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Roipe (ranked 5422 p4p, 23731 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 547 p4p, 621 weight class). Jussi Roipe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theros Ironfeld's chin.
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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 Tokyo, Jussi Roipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roipe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ironfeld as he avoids it easily.
Ironfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ironfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Roipe is just out of range.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Roipe misses with a combination
and Ironfeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roipe defending well as Ironfeld loads up on a big left hand.
Roipe scores with a jab.
Roipe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roipe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Roipe tries to counter with a takedown but Ironfeld is quick to defend against it.
Roipe 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ironfeld controls Roipe momentarily but Roipe frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld has control of Roipe's left arm, preventing Roipe from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ironfeld can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roipe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roipe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ironfeld pulls Roipe in close to his closed guard and prevents Roipe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ironfeld 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.
Roipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ironfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Roipe from controlling successfully.
Roipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ironfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Roipe from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Roipe coming out on top.
Roipe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ironfeld napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ironfeld tries to improve position but can't.
Roipe trying to control the position but Ironfeld is working away.
Ironfeld wants to control but Roipe postures up.
Ironfeld is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roipe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ironfeld, who protects the arm well.
Roipe trying to control the action but Ironfeld is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roipe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Roipe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ironfeld wants to control but Roipe postures up.
Ironfeld is looking to regain half guard here but Roipe keeps moving and retains side control.
Ironfeld is being controlled here.
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.
Roipe scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Ironfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roipe tries to move to mount but Ironfeld blocks the move with his legs.
Ironfeld is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roipe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ironfeld is trying to control but can't.
Roipe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironfeld has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironfeld is trying to maintain the position but Roipe is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Roipe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roipe or perhaps it was just good defense by Ironfeld, which made it look bad.
Ironfeld is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roipe rather than just go for the knockout.
Roipe blocks a jab.
Ironfeld slaps away a takedown attempt from Roipe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roipe ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Roipe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Roipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roipe misses with a takedown
enabling Ironfeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roipe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ironfeld's hands.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
A nice combination there by Ironfeld.
Jussi Roipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands with a hook. Roipe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ironfeld moves forwards but Roipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roipe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ironfeld's half guard.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Roipe's head to control him but Roipe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld trying to get back to full guard but Roipe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ironfeld is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roipe is landing with some decent strikes but Ironfeld is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld tries to reverse the position but Roipe maintains control.
Ironfeld taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Roipe! Ironfeld is hurt baaadly! Roipe is firing away with more strikes - Ironfeld is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Roipe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 5748 p4p, 5417 weight class) and Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 604 p4p, 585 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atakan Akkaynak!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkaynak 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.
Wick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akkaynak looks to throw the jab but Wick is out of range.
Wick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akkaynak's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkaynak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akkaynak throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak keeping moving, preventing Wick from controlling successfully.
Wick stopping the sweep attempt from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick is looking to escape.
Akkaynak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wick taking some punishment here, with Akkaynak in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akkaynak lands a nice short elbow.
 Wick is rocked!
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Wick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akkaynak lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Wick! More strikes land and this one is all over! Akkaynak jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 3792 p4p, 4937 weight class) and Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 437 p4p, 522 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Skallagrimsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bankenfuere doesn't seem phased though.
Skallagrimsson throws a shot from downtown. Bankenfuere moves away and avoids it.
Bankenfuere throws a right and a left that Skallagrimsson avoids nicely.
Skallagrimsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bankenfuere's hands.
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bankenfuere 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.
Bankenfuere throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skallagrimsson! But no joy.
Bankenfuere works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
Bankenfuere throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skallagrimsson.
Bankenfuere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bankenfuere tries to move into range but Skallagrimsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skallagrimsson throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson throws a jab when Bankenfuere was well out of range.
Bankenfuere is looking for a counter combo.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Skallagrimsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bankenfuere on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bankenfuere. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skallagrimsson throws a big counter head kick but Bankenfuere avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skallagrimsson instigates a clinch.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bankenfuere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands with a right to the head.
 It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Skallagrimsson fails to land.
Bankenfuere blocking some punches.
Skallagrimsson lands a right hand.
Bankenfuere swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson prevents Bankenfuere from breaking the clinch.
Bankenfuere blocks an uppercut.
Bankenfuere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skallagrimsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bankenfuere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bankenfuere looks to land a combination but Skallagrimsson avoids it well.
Bankenfuere fails to land with a series of punches.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skallagrimsson, as that shot connected.
Bankenfuere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skallagrimsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bankenfuere walks into a stiff left hand from Skallagrimsson.
Bankenfuere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Skallagrimsson does it's job there.
Skallagrimsson catches Bankenfuere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skallagrimsson lands with a right hand.
Bankenfuere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skallagrimsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bankenfuere misses with a hook. Skallagrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bankenfuere had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bankenfuere throws a right and a left that Skallagrimsson avoids nicely.
Skallagrimsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skallagrimsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Skallagrimsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skallagrimsson pushes Bankenfuere up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Skallagrimsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skallagrimsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bankenfuere tries to throw a body punch but Skallagrimsson avoids it by throwing Bankenfuere back against the cage.
Bankenfuere controlling the action here for a moment.
Bankenfuere misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bankenfuere looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Bankenfuere.
Skallagrimsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bankenfuere seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skallagrimsson can turn it around.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bankenfuere - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bankenfuere tries a body shot but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bankenfuere backwards.
Bankenfuere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Skallagrimsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bankenfuere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bankenfuere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson working for a triangle but Bankenfuere defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bankenfuere is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skallagrimsson tries to take his opponent's back but Bankenfuere turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bankenfuere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bankenfuere throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skallagrimsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bankenfuere looking to stall.
Bankenfuere misses with an elbow over the top.
Skallagrimsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skallagrimsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bankenfuere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bankenfuere misses with a punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bankenfuere backwards.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skallagrimsson fails to land.
Skallagrimsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skallagrimsson lands with a left to the head.
Bankenfuere looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skallagrimsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Bankenfuere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skallagrimsson's elbow.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bankenfuere uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skallagrimsson.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skallagrimsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bankenfuere blocking some punches.
Bankenfuere stalling in the clinch but Skallagrimsson improves position.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson misses with some punches.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bankenfuere.
Skallagrimsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson blocks a body shot from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere trying to stall but Skallagrimsson improves his position.
Skallagrimsson decides to pull guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skallagrimsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bankenfuere looking to pass the guard.
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankenfuere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bankenfuere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bankenfuere scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skallagrimsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Skallagrimsson trying to strike off his back.
Bankenfuere is in close to Skallagrimsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bankenfuere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now.
Skallagrimsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bankenfuere defends it easily.
Skallagrimsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bankenfuere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skallagrimsson has his feet on Bankenfuere's thighs here. He's pushed Bankenfuere off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bankenfuere screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
Eyvind Skallagrimsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elrick Lee (ranked 3926 p4p, 4127 weight class) and Tenho Lahti (ranked 450 p4p, 476 weight class). Lahti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Säkkijärven Polkka. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elrick Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Lahti!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee wants to stand up but Lahti is controlling him.
Lahti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Lahti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lahti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lahti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lahti tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lahti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lahti lands in his opponent's guard.
Lahti 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Lahti is having none of it.
Lahti content to stall in guard here.
Lahti throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee wants to stand but Lahti is controlling the position.
Lahti 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lahti is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Elrick Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lahti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee is looking to stand back up but Lahti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lee.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lahti controlling the action here.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lahti throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lee to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lahti advances position into side control!
Lee tries to escape but Lahti is in control.
Lahti wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is being controlled here.
Lahti trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is trying to buck Lahti off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lahti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lahti is controlling him well.
Lahti is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to escape but Lahti is in control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenho Lahti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lahti moves into the clinch.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lahti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahti scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elrick Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lahti misses with a body kick.
Lahti wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lahti ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a series of punches but Lahti moves out of range.
Lee moves out of range as Lahti throws a body kick.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tenho Lahti has been cut.
Lahti gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lahti tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Lee is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lahti buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lahti!! Lahti is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Lee throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elrick Lee!
Elrick Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Potthast (ranked 3522 p4p, 3513 weight class) and Andrei Castravet (ranked 415 p4p, 412 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Potthast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castravet wants to clinch up but Potthast keeps it at a distance.
Potthast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castravet's guard.
Potthast not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Castravet has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Potthast should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Castravet has tightened it up now! Potthast 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 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrei Castravet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syngin Colchester (ranked 3243 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Bean Bryant (ranked 400 p4p, 314 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Syngin Colchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colchester misses with an uppercut.
Colchester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colchester just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant with the counter takedown but Colchester avoids it easily.
Colchester looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bryant drops his hands momentarily and Colchester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Colchester throws out a powerful jab.
Colchester misses with the combination.
Colchester swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Colchester swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colchester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Colchester.
Bryant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Colchester just misses with a punch to the body.
Colchester tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant dives in for a single leg takedown but Colchester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colchester lands with a hook. Bryant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colchester looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Colchester misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Colchester. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colchester defends it well.
Colchester throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant with the counter takedown but Colchester avoids it easily.
Colchester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryant 's hands.
Colchester moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryant moves out of range as Colchester strikes.
Bryant punishes Colchester's body with a nice straight punch.
Colchester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colchester lands a slapping body shot.
Colchester throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Colchester loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Colchester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant .
Colchester throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Colchester scores with a punch to the head.
Colchester throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Colchester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Syngin Colchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bean Bryant .
Colchester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Colchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Syngin Colchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant connects with a combination that backs up Colchester into the cage. Bryant lands a flurry of punches that gets past Colchester's guard. Colchester is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bryant bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bean Bryant !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rohl (ranked 3006 p4p, 3285 weight class) and Torn Brot (ranked 373 p4p, 401 weight class). Curtis Rohl could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Torn Brot's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Rohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torn Brot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Brot misses.
Brot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rohl.
Rohl 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.
Rohl misses with a body kick.
Brot scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis Rohl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohl throws a head kick but Brot moves out of range.
Brot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rohl throws a head kick that misses.
Rohl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rohl tries to clinch but Brot moves away
and Brot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rohl has managed to clinch.
Rohl trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Brot.
Brot has a couple of punches blocked by Rohl.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brot avoids it.
Rohl looking to slow down the pace here.
Brot throws a punch but it's blocked by Rohl.
Rohl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rohl fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohl throws a sloppy head kick
letting Brot counter with a right hand.
Brot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brot throws a hook but Rohl avoids it easily.
Rohl throws a body punch but Brot moves out of range.
Brot throws a hook but Rohl avoids it easily.
Rohl misses with a leg kick
and Brot counters with a stiff right hand.
Rohl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rohl slips a jab from Brot.
Rohl slips a straight right by Brot.
Rohl is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brot.
Rohl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rohl wants to clinch but Brot slips to the side
letting Brot counter with a right hand.
Brot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brot misses with an uppercut. Rohl saw that one coming.
Rohl tries to clinch there but Brot circles away.
Rohl tries to clinch but Brot moves away
and Brot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rohl instigates a clinch.
Rohl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rohl tries to clinch but Brot moves away
and Rohl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rohl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brot throws out the jab.
Rohl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brot has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rohl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brot counters with a nice uppercut.
Rohl moves in looking to clinch but Brot pushes him off.
Brot unleashes a big counter combination but Rohl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rohl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Brot - just one landing.
Rohl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brot misses with a series of wild punches.
Brot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rohl gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Brot counter with a right hand.
Brot checks a low kick from Rohl.
Brot lands the left hand.
Rohl is rocked!
Brot scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Rohl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brot closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rohl! Brot dives in looking to finish! Rohl is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torn Brot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agent Smith (ranked 2339 p4p, 2586 weight class) and Judah Christ (ranked 321 p4p, 351 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Christ!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Christ moves his leg out of the way.
Judah Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Smith defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Christ misses.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christ, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Christ lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Christ looks winded!
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Christ misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christ tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Christ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith pushes Christ back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christ is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith pushes Christ back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christ's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Christ's ribcage. Christ let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Christ is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Christ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Smith is unloading with more strikes now! Christ drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agent Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melo Motts (ranked 1965 p4p, 1772 weight class) and Izzy Fisher (ranked 260 p4p, 237 weight class). Fisher has chosen Bad Motherf-er as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melo Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Izzy Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Motts getting side control.
Motts stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Motts uses his free foot to push down on Fisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fisher.
Motts content just to control the position here.
Motts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that Fisher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Motts controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher tries to buck Motts off but he can't manage it.
Motts tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Motts 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.
Fisher is trying to stand up.
Motts controlling from mount.
Fisher is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts controlling his opponent.
Motts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Motts goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fisher is on top in guard.
Fisher tries to stand but Motts is controlling from the bottom.
Motts is controlling Fisher's posture.
Motts has his feet on Fisher's thighs here. He's pushed Fisher off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fisher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melo Motts!
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