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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lopez (ranked 211 p4p, 2969 weight class) and Damien Sepultra (ranked 5 p4p, 66 weight class). Lopez's entrance music is Bob Dylan - Hurricane. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Sepultra!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez clinches up with Sepultra and pushes him back against the cage.
Sepultra blocks an uppercut.
Sepultra swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepultra gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sepultra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sepultra breaks the clinch.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sepultra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sepultra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepultra.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Lopez throws a body punch but Sepultra moves out of range.
Sepultra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopez with a body shot.
Sepultra throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sepultra.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez rushes Sepultra and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Sepultra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez slips under a jab from Sepultra.
Sepultra misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sepultra thinking.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sepultra's head.
Sepultra moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepultra.
Sepultra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Sepultra in a clinch.
I was talking to Lopez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sepultra controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sepultra backwards.
Sepultra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sepultra jumps guard and drags Lopez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sepultra working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepultra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepultra has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lopez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sepultra has tightened it up now! Lopez 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 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damien Sepultra!
Our winner, Damien Sepultra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbar Moura (ranked 1328 p4p, 280 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 39 p4p, 7 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Brawler
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbar Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura shoots in for a double leg but Creed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moura shoots in but no luck this time.
Creed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aderbar Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Creed does it's job there.
Moura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Creed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Creed is looking to escape.
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
Creed is defending against the submission attempts here by Moura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Creed defends the submission attempt.
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Creed can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moura wants to work for an arm triangle but Creed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Creed pushes Moura off looking to stand but Moura dives back in and keeps control.
Moura wants to free his trapped foot but Creed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Creed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moura.
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is in trouble now - Moura has advanced to mount!
Moura is looking to work his way around to Creed's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Moura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Creed can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moura working for a submission but Creed is keeping him at bay.
Creed is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Moura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Creed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Creed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Creed is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbar Moura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akwasi Nti (ranked 1641 p4p, 326 weight class) and Padraig Ahearn (ranked 46 p4p, 11 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Akwasi Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Ahearn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Nti walks into a straight right hand from Ahearn.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nti.
Ahearn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Nti misses.
Nti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn slips a jab from Nti.
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nti swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn misses with a series of wild punches.
Nti throws an off balance right hand
and Ahearn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Ahearn's head but Ahearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
Akwasi Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily.
Nti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ahearn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ahearn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn misses with a jab to the body
and Nti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
Nti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ahearn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahearn slips a straight right by Nti.
Nti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahearn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahearn slips a jab from Nti.
Nti connects with a body shot that sends Ahearn's belly button to the back.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Ahearn moves away and avoids it.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Nti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
Ahearn throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Nti slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Ahearn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahearn scores with a body shot.
Nti throws a shot to the body.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
Nti slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Nti misses with a hook. Ahearn ducked under it nicely.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Nti has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti pushes Ahearn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti pushes Ahearn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
Ahearn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahearn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahearn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nti doesn't defend quickly enough and Ahearn has managed to lock this one up! Can Nti escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ahearn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Padraig Ahearn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 262 p4p, 517 weight class) and Adams Bricks (ranked 6 p4p, 19 weight class). Kwame Nti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Bricks!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bricks throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bricks. Bricks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bricks.
Bricks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bricks throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Bricks throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams Bricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bricks lands with a cross.
A left lands for Bricks.
Bricks lands with an uppercut that bounces Nti off the cage and back into range.
Bricks throws an off balance right hand
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bricks! But no joy.
Bricks defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Bricks gets caught flat footed, as Nti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bricks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.
Bricks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricks controlling Nti's posture.
Bricks wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bricks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bricks looking to control but Nti passes into half guard.
Bricks trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nti controlling the pace.
Bricks is trying to stand back up but Nti is controlling him
Bricks is trying to control but Nti manages to pass to mount!
Bricks working to try and regain half guard.
Nti wants to take Bricks's back here but Bricks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bricks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nti controlling the position easily from mount.
Bricks can't escape the position.
Bricks holds on to Nti around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Bricks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bricks tries to control the position but Nti now has his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti is hanging on to Bricks's back as he tries to escape.
Nti not allowing Bricks to control his hands.
Bricks trying to get back to his feet but Nti is in full control for now.
Nti is not going to allow Bricks to sit and survive in this position.
Nti controls the position.
Bricks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nti controlling the positon.
Bricks wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bricks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bricks.
Bricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bricks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bricks can do to turn this around?
Nti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bricks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bricks tries to control Nti's body but Nti pushes him off. Bricks squirms to his side and now Nti has his back!
Bricks trying to control the action but Nti just sinks the hooks in.
Bricks is trying to get back to his feet but Nti has full control of the position and if anything, Bricks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nti biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bricks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bricks wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricks tries to break free.
Bricks trying to get back to his feet but Nti is in full control for now.
Nti trying to control momentarily.
Bricks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bricks.
Nti not allowing Bricks to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Bricks right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricks trying to control the action but Nti just sinks the hooks in.
Bricks can't escape the position.
Bricks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bricks can't escape the position.
Nti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bricks trying to get back to his feet but Nti is in full control for now.
Kwame Nti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nti biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti not allowing Bricks to control his hands.
Bricks is trying to stand back up.
Bricks wants to escape the position.
Bricks trying to control the hands but Nti won't let him.
Bricks is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nti controlling the position well here. Bricks rolled but Nti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bricks is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bricks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bricks is really stuck here.
Nti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bricks trying to control the hands but Nti breaks the grip.
Bricks wants to get back to his feet.
Bricks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bricks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bricks throws out the jab.
Nti dips to his left and cracks Bricks with an uppercut!
Bricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bricks throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bricks throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Nti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bricks throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Bricks slips under a jab.
Nti lands a jab.
Bricks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Bricks.
Nti moves away from the strike by Bricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bricks.
Bricks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
It seemed like Bricks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bricks cracks Nti with a good jab.
Bricks lands a glancing blow to the side of Nti's head.
Bricks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Nti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bricks manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bricks. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bricks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Bricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bricks throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Bricks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bricks throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Bricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Bricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bricks throws a hook but Nti blocks it.
Bricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bricks connects with a body shot that sends Nti's belly button to the back.
Bricks moves forwards but Nti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bricks looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bricks. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti moves out of range as Bricks strikes.
Bricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
Bricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bricks throws out the jab.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bricks.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Bricks manages to avoid it.
Nti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bricks backs up against the cage.
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!
Bricks throws a right hand that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bricks slips under a jab from Nti.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Bricks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bricks.
Adams Bricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Bricks ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Bricks misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bricks.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch but Bricks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bricks under the eye.
Bricks throws an off balance right hand
and Bricks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti moves away from the strike by Bricks.
Nti swings for the body but Bricks moves out of range.
Nti slips a jab from Bricks.
Bricks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nti just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti slips a straight right by Bricks.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Bricks is out of range.
Bricks throws a sloppy body shot
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bricks misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Bricks avoids the body shot from Nti.
Bricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nti.
Bricks connects with the punch.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricks throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Bricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bricks. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bricks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nti in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Bricks. That snapped Nti's head back.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bricks slips under a jab from Nti.
Nti lands a jab to the head.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bricks misses with an uppercut.
Bricks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bricks misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Adams Bricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Bricks.
Bricks throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Nti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
After the fight, Kwame Nti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Montenegro (ranked 893 p4p, 562 weight class) and Ramesses Rei (ranked 27 p4p, 15 weight class). Montenegro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battle. Rei has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Ramesses Rei is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Montenegro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramesses Rei!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei misses with a straight left.
Montenegro has closed the distance and engaged Rei in a clinch.
Montenegro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Montenegro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rei regains guard.
Montenegro works over Rei with some ground and pound from guard.
Rei looks winded!
Rei has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Montenegro has passed into side control.
Rei is trying to improve his position.
Montenegro working the head with strikes.
Montenegro working the body and head with strikes.
Rei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montenegro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
 Rei is rocked!
Montenegro cracks Rei with a big elbow.
Rei is still in real trouble! Can Montenegro finish him?
Rei tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montenegro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oooh a big shot lands for Montenegro! Rei is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cosby (ranked 431 p4p, 813 weight class) and Laughing Panda (ranked 15 p4p, 19 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by I Want Your Sex. Phil Cosby 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laughing Panda!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby misses with a two punch combination.
Cosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Panda gets a takedown into half guard.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Cosby is defending well.
Cosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda trying to control from half guard but Cosby is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby is trying to control but can't.
Panda prevents Cosby from improving his position.
Cosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda is looking for a kimura but Cosby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage.
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cosby tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laughing Panda!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Smash (ranked 186 p4p, 331 weight class) and Terry Tungsten (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tungsten's choice of entrance music: Cover of The Rolling Stone by Dr. Hook. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergeant Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Tungsten!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tungsten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like Terry Tungsten has been cut.
Tungsten misses with an uppercut.
Tungsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smash moves away.
Tungsten scores with a hook.
Smash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tungsten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tungsten's coach down at Rough House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tungsten's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smash misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tungsten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tungsten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tungsten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smash throws a hook to the side of Tungsten's head but Tungsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tungsten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tungsten misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Tungsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tungsten avoids the body shot from Smash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tungsten throws a series of punches but Smash avoids them all with ease.
Smash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tungsten on the side of the head.
Smash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tungsten loads up on a big right hand but Smash slips the punch.
Tungsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tungsten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smash clinches up with Tungsten and pushes him back against the cage.
Smash blocks a body shot from Tungsten.
Tungsten tries to work over Smash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tungsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smash backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tungsten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tungsten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tungsten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smash with a body shot.
Tungsten ducks right into an uppercut from Smash.
Good exchange - Tungsten coming out on top.
Smash scores with a nice right hand.
Tungsten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smash has been working on his balance at GWad's Playpen, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tungsten.
Smash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash just misses with a punch to the body.
Tungsten tries to bum rush Smash with a series of wild strikes but Smash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tungsten gets caught napping as Smash dives in and scores a takedown. Tungsten manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smash wants to control from the top but Tungsten keeps moving.
Smash won't allow Tungsten to get back to his feet.
Tungsten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tungsten is keeping the position for now.
Smash trying to control but Tungsten is working from the bottom.
Smash looking to pass the guard.
Smash trying to control but Tungsten is working from the bottom.
Smash is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smash wants to clinch up but Tungsten keeps it at a distance.
Smash has closed the distance and engaged Tungsten in a clinch.
Smash wants the takedown. Tungsten is fighting it off but Smash persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tungsten's guard against the cage.
Smash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smash trying to control but Tungsten is working from the bottom.
Smash pushing down on Tungsten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smash trying to control the pace.
Smash stops Tungsten from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergeant Smash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Tungsten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tungsten throws a right hand that Smash ducks under and follows up with a left that Smash also avoids with ease.
Terry Tungsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Tungsten as he connects with a hook.
Smash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tungsten moves away.
Tungsten misses with a hook.
Smash is looking to clinch but Tungsten is avoiding it.
Tungsten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smash lands a glancing blow to the side of Tungsten's head.
Smash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tungsten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tungsten throws a lazy right hand but Smash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tungsten moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Smash misses.
Tungsten throws a counter combo.
Tungsten might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smash drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash passes into half guard.
Smash wants to take a breather but Tungsten is having none of it.
Tungsten looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smash is taking a breather. Tungsten says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smash tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tungsten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tungsten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tungsten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smash is trying to control the action in half guard but Tungsten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tungsten jabs Smash right on the nose. Smash blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash staying out of range there.
Sergeant Smash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tungsten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Tungsten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tungsten throws the left hand but Smash avoids the punch easily.
Smash lands a right hook to the body.
Smash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smash looks to throw the jab but Tungsten is out of range.
Tungsten misses with a hook. Smash ducked under it nicely.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tungsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
Tungsten throws out a counter right but Smash avoids it with no problem.
Smash shoots in looking for a takedown but Tungsten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tungsten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash defending well as Tungsten loads up on a big left hand.
Smash fails with the takedown.
Tungsten throws out a counter right but Smash avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergeant Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tungsten manages to avoid it.
Smash tests Tungsten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tungsten moves out of range of the strikes.
Tungsten throws out a counter right but Smash avoids it with no problem.
Smash misses the shot to the body.
Smash tries to clinch up
and Tungsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terry Tungsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tungsten avoids the body shot from Smash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergeant Smash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Tungsten's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Smash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tungsten's waist but Tungsten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smash off to one side.
Smash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tungsten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tungsten throws a hook to the side of Smash's head but Smash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tungsten.
Tungsten dodges the punch combination from Smash.
Smash swings for the body but Tungsten moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash throws a hook but Tungsten avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tungsten! But no joy.
Smash throws a looping overhand right but Tungsten ducks down to avoid it.
Smash fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash darts in looking for a takedown but Tungsten gets double underhooks and turns Smash into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergeant Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tungsten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tungsten connects with a right hand. Smash shakes it off.
Tungsten throws a sloppy body shot
and Smash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tungsten lands a jab to Smash's midsection.
Smash wants to clinch.
Tungsten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash scores with a hook.
Tungsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergeant Smash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Smash finds it's way through Tungsten's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tungsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash.
Smash clinches.
Smash prevents a body shot from Tungsten.
Smash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tungsten gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tungsten.
Smash blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tungsten.
Still in the clinch, Tungsten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tungsten stalling in the clinch.
Tungsten breaks from the clinch.
Smash scores with a three punch combo!
Smash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tungsten throws a counter combo.
Tungsten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tungsten takes a swing at Smash's ribcage but misses.
Smash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tungsten looks to land a right hand but Smash moved out of range.
Smash looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tungsten!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tungsten is letting Smash control him for a moment.
Smash trying to control the position but Tungsten is working away.
Tungsten seems a little lost for a moment, as Smash dominates the positioning.
Smash wants to control but Tungsten is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terry Tungsten.
I think Smash has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeant Smash!
Sergeant Smash took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Terry Tungsten had this to say: 'That man hits harder than me ex on a bender…and if she taught me anything, it’s that I’ll bounce back from this loss and sleep with my opponents sister. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roder Control (ranked 1437 p4p, 113 weight class) and Big Smoke (ranked 42 p4p, 2 weight class). Smoke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Smoke's Order. Smoke has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roder Control!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Smoke!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Control throws a hook to the side of Smoke's head but Smoke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Smoke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smoke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Control throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smoke. Control does a little dance to reset his feet.
Control waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smoke.
Smoke misses with a looping right.
Roder Control seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Control misses with an uppercut. Smoke saw that one coming.
Smoke unleashes a big counter combination but Control bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
Smoke defending well as Control loads up on a big left hand.
Control scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smoke walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Control swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roder Control!
Roder Control thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 283 p4p, 383 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 10 p4p, 12 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frank might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaire off to one side.
Zaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Frank misses its target.
Zaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frank gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zaire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank has given up his back. Will we see Zaire going for some submissions?
Frank preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zaire.
Zaire has good solid back control here.
Despite being in a bad position, Frank is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Frank defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Zaire go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Frank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaire on the ground.
Zaire wants to control the position but Frank frees himself and scrambles - Zaire manages to regain control in side control.
Zaire tries to move to mount but Frank blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaire wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Zaire controlling from side mount.
Zaire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zaire wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Zaire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zaire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zaire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaire controlling from side mount.
Zaire is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well.
Zaire is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Frank is trying to control Zaire's posture but Zaire avoids it.
Zaire goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaire's guard! Nice work there by Frank!
Zaire controlling Frank's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frank shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire gets caught flat footed, as Frank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank postures up.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet.
Zaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.
Zaire working for a triangle but Frank defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire working a defensive guard but Frank passes into half guard.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaire is not content to let Frank control the position.
Zaire moves into full guard.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Zaire has his hands on Frank's head, controlling the position.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire wants to control the position but Frank says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zaire trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Frank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zaire tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
Zaire has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Zaire is looking to get to half guard.
Zaire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaire wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank tries to control but Zaire wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everest Frank dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zaire darts in looking for a takedown but Frank gets double underhooks and turns Zaire into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaire did well to prevent Frank getting side control.
Everest Frank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zaire keeping control of the position.
Zaire trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zaire trying to control here.
Zaire is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing that Frank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zaire keeping hold of Frank's head, controlling as best he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Zaire trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zaire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaire is looking to escape.
Zaire can't escape the position.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zaire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zaire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frank dives on top into guard.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaire is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaire is trying to keep Frank in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everest Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frank has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everest Frank!
After winning the bout, Everest Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislas Galopin (ranked 74 p4p, 669 weight class) and Sinun Blacktoe (ranked 1 p4p, 23 weight class). Ladislas Galopin 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislas Galopin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinun Blacktoe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacktoe shoots in but Galopin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galopin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sinun Blacktoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blacktoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galopin circles away.
Blacktoe shoots and misses
and Blacktoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinun Blacktoe.
Galopin lands the left hand.
Blacktoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galopin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blacktoe shoots in for a takedown but Galopin shows good takedown defense.
Galopin throwing a counter right hand but Blacktoe manages to avoid it.
Blacktoe gets a clinch.
Blacktoe blocks a body shot from Galopin.
Galopin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galopin lands a right hand.
Blacktoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blacktoe misses with a takedown
and Galopin counters with a straight right hand.
Galopin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blacktoe misses with a takedown
and Galopin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blacktoe forces Galopin back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacktoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Galopin manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galopin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galopin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blacktoe won't allow Galopin to sweep him here.
Blacktoe throws an elbow that misses. Galopin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blacktoe's guard. Nice move by Galopin!
Galopin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacktoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galopin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Galopin is trying to control the action in half guard but Blacktoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galopin controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galopin wants to work for an arm triangle but Blacktoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galopin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blacktoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galopin.
Blacktoe is looking for a sweep. Galopin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacktoe trying to control from the bottom.
Galopin is taking a breather. Blacktoe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Galopin is pressing down on Blacktoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blacktoe is holding on for now.
Blacktoe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blacktoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blacktoe has given up his back. Will we see Galopin going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacktoe trying to control the hands but Galopin won't let him.
Galopin trying to control.
Blacktoe tries to escape the position.
Galopin not allowing Blacktoe to control his hands.
Blacktoe tries to roll but Galopin sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blacktoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galopin as he jumps to the side.
Blacktoe shoots and misses
and Galopin counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sinun Blacktoe has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galopin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blacktoe fails with the takedown
and Blacktoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinun Blacktoe.
Galopin lands with a hook. Blacktoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galopin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blacktoe is rocked!
Blacktoe with a poor takedown
enabling Galopin to counter with a crisp jab.
Blacktoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Galopin finish him?
Galopin cracks Blacktoe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blacktoe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Galopin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blacktoe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
A victorious Ladislas Galopin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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