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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Martel (ranked 5680 p4p, 5521 weight class) and Johanas Jankens (ranked 586 p4p, 576 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johanas Jankens!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel has Jankens up against the cage in a clinch.
Jankens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens tries to pull guard but Martel holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankens drops back down to his feet.
Martel blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Martel.
Martel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martel obliges.
Jankens looks winded!
Martel lands an elbow just above Jankens 's eye.
 It looks like Johanas Jankens has been cut.
Martel'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.
Jankens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martel landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Martel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel pushes Jankens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Jankens is rocked!
That has opened up Johanas Jankens's cut even more.
Martel working the clinch nicely. Jankens is working for position but Martel cracks him with a big knee to the head! Jankens crumples up against the cage and Martel lands two more shots before the ref can save Jankens! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Rick Martel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 4530 p4p, 5671 weight class) and Kevin Shaw (ranked 509 p4p, 585 weight class). Kevin Shaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but Sparr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaw wants to control but Sparr passes easily into half guard.
Sparr winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr working Shaw over with strikes.
Sparr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
Sparr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Sparr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sparr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shaw wants to control but Sparr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparr is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaw is defending well.
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike.
Sparr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sparr landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaw down.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparr is working Shaw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sparr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shaw tries to buck Sparr off but Sparr is having none of it.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw is letting Sparr control him for a moment.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Sparr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shaw!
Sparr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Roger Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Sparr distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Shaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sparr forces his way into half guard.
Sparr moves into full mount! Shaw won't be happy about that!
Sparr with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparr working Shaw over with strikes here.
Sparr raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Shaw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sparr with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sparr scores with strikes from the back.
Sparr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sparr controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to remain composed but Sparr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparr lands with a hammerfist to the side of Shaw's head.
Sparr is not going to allow Shaw to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Shaw right now.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sparr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to remain composed but Sparr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sparr scores with punches from the back.
Sparr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shaw showing good submission defense here.
Sparr landing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparr.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Sparr circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparr, as that shot connected.
Sparr drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr scoring with punches from side control.
Shaw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Sparr in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Sparr controls the position.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr lands some shots froms side control.
Shaw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sparr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sparr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sparr breaks from Shaw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sparr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shaw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Sparr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparr with shots to the head and body - Shaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr landing shots from mount.
Kevin Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparr 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontologicus Smiff (ranked 4472 p4p, 5537 weight class) and Xavier DeJesus (ranked 504 p4p, 577 weight class). DeJesus has chosen Fond my mind as his entrance music. Xavier DeJesus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deontologicus Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff looks for a takedown but DeJesus sprawls well.
DeJesus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smiff looking to score a takedown here. DeJesus is defending well but Smiff drives through and ends up in DeJesus's guard.
Smiff cracks DeJesus with a solid left hand.
DeJesus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but DeJesus blocks nicely.
Smiff trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom.
Smiff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeJesus is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but DeJesus is keeping the position.
Smiff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smiff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smiff forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smiff lands a nice short elbow.
Smiff lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Smiff seems content to control.
Smiff 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.
Smiff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeJesus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smiff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smiff working DeJesus over with strikes.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but DeJesus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeJesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff trying to control the action but DeJesus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff works his way into side control.
DeJesus wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Smiff seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! DeJesus is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Deontologicus Smiff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yeet Machine (ranked 3985 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Dusty The Polish Diamond (ranked 503 p4p, 483 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yeet Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dusty The Polish Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Polish Diamond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooh!!! Machine has knocked The Polish Diamond down with a huge combo! Machine steps away and waves a wobbly The Polish Diamond back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The Polish Diamond is rocked!
It looks like Dusty The Polish Diamond has been cut.
Machine takes a swing at The Polish Diamond's ribcage but misses.
The Polish Diamond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Polish Diamond tries to clinch but Machine moves away
and Machine counters with a crisp right hand that drops The Polish Diamond! Machine lets The Polish Diamond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The Polish Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Machine finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lunges in with a left hook that violently twists The Polish Diamond head around and knocks him out cold! Machine hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yeet Machine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Vinter (ranked 3463 p4p, 5986 weight class) and Regal Montgomery (ranked 423 p4p, 550 weight class). Robert Vinter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Vinter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regal Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery scores with a takedown into Vinter's guard.
Montgomery drops back looking for a leg! Vinter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vinter manages to kick Montgomery off! Montgomery jumps back into Vinter's guard.
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montgomery prevents Vinter from getting back to his feet.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.
Vinter is trying to stand back up but Montgomery is controlling him
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery is pressing down on Vinter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vinter is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinter wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montgomery is trying for a kimura here. Vinter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Montgomery wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Regal Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 1056 p4p, 1321 weight class) and Dax Crumper (ranked 62 p4p, 81 weight class). Masters comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Dax Crumper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crumper.
Masters punishes Crumper's body with a nice straight punch.
Masters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crumper.
Dax Crumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crumper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Masters can't do much from the bottom here.
Masters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crumper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crumper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masters, who protects the arm well.
Masters can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crumper lands a few punches from side control.
Masters is looking to regain half guard here but Crumper keeps moving and retains side control.
Crumper working away.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face as Crumper controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crumper wants to control for a moment but Masters uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crumper pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crumper not doing much here.
Masters controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Crumper postures up and lands a big shot to Masters's brow.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crumper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crumper defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Masters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crumper.
Masters throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masters as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masters gets a takedown into half guard.
Crumper is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Masters pushes past his half guard into mount!
Masters fails to advance to Crumper's back.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crumper is looking to escape.
Crumper 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper is trying desperately to improve position.
Crumper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crumper is looking to improve his position.
Masters trying to pass the guard but Crumper defending well.
Crumper is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Masters is keen to just control but Crumper is a slippery customer.
Crumper is looking for a sweep. Masters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crumper is defending against the submission attempts here by Masters.
Masters is trying to control the action in half guard but Crumper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masters is looking to advance position but Crumper won't allow it.
Masters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crumper tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper trying to control but Masters postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crumper.
Millard Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masters.
Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Crumper is defending well.
Masters tries to advance to mount but Crumper denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters moves into full mount!
Crumper tries to reverse the position but Masters maintains control.
Crumper is still trying to improve position.
Crumper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crumper tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters is trying to work for a kimura but Crumper is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Masters leaves Crumper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masters defends well and Crumper ends up having to push Masters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Masters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crumper doesn't seem bothered though.
Crumper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crumper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crumper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masters was covering up waiting for the punch and Crumper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crumper stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Crumper is proving a slippery customer.
Masters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crumper manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Crumper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crumper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crumper keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters stopping the sweep attempt from Crumper.
Crumper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crumper is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masters controlling from the top position.
Crumper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masters forces his way into half guard.
Crumper won't allow Masters to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Crumper is not content to let Masters control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crumper tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crumper shoots for a takedown but Masters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Millard Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Crumper on that attempt.
Millard Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
Crumper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Crumper. Crumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
Masters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters moves nicely into side control.
Masters is working to tighten his grip on Crumper's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Crumper has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Masters is really squeezing tight and eventually Crumper passes out! Masters breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Millard Masters!
Millard Masters got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Winters (ranked 356 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Odd Job (ranked 55 p4p, 203 weight class). Winters comes into the arena with All Along the Watchtower blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odd Job!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winters throws a big right hand that misses.
Winters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Job is keeping the position for now.
Job wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.
Job wants to control the position but Winters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Job has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Job is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters prevents Job from improving his position.
Winters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Job is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Winters!
A relieved looking Dick Winters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mara Tantor (ranked 624 p4p, 378 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 96 p4p, 63 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mara Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Vinogradov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Vinogradov misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Vinogradov finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
Vinogradov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Vinogradov coming out on top.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor slips a straight right by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinogradov walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov lands with a cross.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Tantor's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tantor takes one on the button.
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!
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Tantor misses the jab.
Good exchange - Vinogradov coming out on top.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tantor slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Vinogradov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov with a nice cross.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Vinogradov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Tantor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Tantor.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinogradov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
Vinogradov throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinogradov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vinogradov swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vinogradov on the side of the head.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vinogradov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Vinogradov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinogradov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Tantor jabs at Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a hook.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vinogradov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinogradov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinogradov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor lands a big uppercut and Vinogradov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vinogradov looks OK. Tantor waves Vinogradov back to his feet!
Vinogradov is rocked!
Vinogradov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a huge left! Vinogradov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tantor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vinogradov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tantor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!
A relieved looking Mara Tantor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Barbosa (ranked 72 p4p, 438 weight class) and Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 9 p4p, 64 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of , Ebubekir Siddik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Siddik slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Siddik drives through with a takedown into Barbosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Siddik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siddik has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Siddik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik postures up.
Barbosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Siddik has his hands clasped together but Barbosa extends and breaks Siddik's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barbosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 69 p4p, 214 weight class) and Remi Chavaski (ranked 5 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavaski tries to throw a body punch but Shoenfeld avoids it by throwing Chavaski back against the cage.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavaski working aggressively here.
Shoenfeld changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavaski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Chavaski.
Shoenfeld drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavaski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shoenfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shoenfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chavaski controls Shoenfeld momentarily but Shoenfeld frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld passes into half guard.
Shoenfeld is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chavaski is trying to control but can't.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Chavaski is a slippery customer.
Chavaski is looking to improve his position.
Chavaski trying to control here.
Chavaski won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chavaski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shoenfeld is trying to control. Chavaski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Chavaski won't allow it.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Chavaski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld closes the distance and clinches up with Chavaski, looking for a takedown. Shoenfeld pushes Chavaski against the cage but Chavaski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shoenfeld.
Chavaski has a takedown stuffed.
Chavaski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown but Chavaski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavaski misses with an uppercut
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Shoenfeld being controlled here momentarily.
Chavaski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shoenfeld defends it easily.
Shoenfeld content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chavaski has locked up a guillotine! Chavaski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shoenfeld is holding on here and Chavaski must be using up a lot of energy. Shoenfeld has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chavaski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski is the new bantamweight champion!
Remi Chavaski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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pop
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