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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keywon Reeves (ranked 5043 p4p, 4955 weight class) and Nog Onbekend C (ranked 543 p4p, 536 weight class). Reeves's entrance music is Ace Hood - We Ball. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keywon Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nog Onbekend C!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves scores with a shot to the body.
Onbekend C takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Nog Onbekend C has been cut.
Reeves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Onbekend C fails with the takedown
and Reeves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Onbekend C avoids the head kick by Reeves.
Onbekend C changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reeves takes a swing at Onbekend C's ribcage but misses.
Onbekend C let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Onbekend C.
Keywon Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onbekend C doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Onbekend C dodges the punch combination from Reeves.
Onbekend C avoids the body shot from Reeves.
We've been told by Reeves's head coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reeves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Onbekend C takes a step back to recover.
Reeves pushes Onbekend C up against the cage in a clinch.
Onbekend C looking for a takedown.
Keywon Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nog Onbekend C.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onbekend C blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reeves gets through Onbekend C's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reeves misses with the head strike.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Onbekend C uses good head movement to avoid it.
Onbekend C drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reeves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Onbekend C blocks an uppercut.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Onbekend C.
Onbekend C has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reeves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onbekend C wants a takedown.
Reeves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onbekend C backwards.
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!
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
Onbekend C changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reeves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Onbekend C looks winded!
Reeves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Onbekend C. That did some damage!
Reeves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Onbekend C does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onbekend C flicks out a counter leg kick but Reeves steps away.
Reeves darts in and clinches Onbekend C up against the cage.
Reeves scores with a shoulder strike.
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Onbekend C.
Onbekend C with the counter takedown but Reeves avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Reeves.
Reeves motions for Onbekend C to come forward. Reeves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Onbekend C is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reeves scores with a nice body kick.
Reeves throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves has Onbekend C up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Onbekend C.
Onbekend C is looking to take this one to the mat.
Onbekend C has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reeves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keywon Reeves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nog Onbekend C's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Reeves.
Reeves has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reeves! Onbekend C is out on his feet! Reeves rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Onbekend C is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Onbekend C is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keywon Reeves!
A victorious Keywon Reeves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bhupal Birendra (ranked 5099 p4p, 5743 weight class) and Rosqui Marciano (ranked 149 p4p, 160 weight class). Birendra comes into the arena with INDIAN DESERT blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bhupal Birendra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosqui Marciano!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birendra tries to keep at a distance but Marciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Birendra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Birendra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birendra circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birendra throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birendra scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Rosqui Marciano has been cut.
Marciano swings for the body but Birendra moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano has closed the distance and engaged Birendra in a clinch.
Birendra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marciano prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhupal Birendra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Birendra has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano can't break the clinch.
A short right from Marciano.
Birendra breaks the clinch.
Birendra misses with a straight right.
Rosqui Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Birendra wants a takedown but no success here.
Birendra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Birendra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birendra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano pushes Birendra up against the cage in a clinch.
Birendra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birendra swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Birendra or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano, which made it look bad.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birendra throws out the jab.
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Birendra.
Marciano slips a straight right by Birendra.
Birendra misses the jab.
Birendra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Birendra.
Marciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Birendra. Birendra gets slowly back to his feet.
Birendra scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birendra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Bhupal Birendra has been cut.
Marciano rushes Birendra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Birendra scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano is looking to break free of the clinch but Birendra has double underhooks.
Birendra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Birendra.
Marciano drops Birendra with a beautiful combination! Birendra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marciano is looking for the KO!
 Birendra is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birendra swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano jabs at Birendra's body.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Birendra misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Birendra throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Birendra both land. Nice combination.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birendra circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano lands with a big left! Birendra is wobbled badly! Marciano comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Birendra to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rosqui Marciano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Silva Martins (ranked 5498 p4p, 4635 weight class) and Omar Makmarwari (ranked 572 p4p, 514 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva Martins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bongo Cha Cha Cha. Danilo Silva Martins 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danilo Silva Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makmarwari !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makmarwari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva Martins is trying to defend but Makmarwari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Martins pushes Makmarwari off looking to stand but Makmarwari dives back in and keeps control.
Silva Martins trying to hold on to Makmarwari 's head to control him but Makmarwari postures up.
Makmarwari stops Silva Martins from getting back to his feet.
Silva Martins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Martins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Makmarwari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva Martins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Martins throws a right hand that misses
and Makmarwari moves into the clinch.
Silva Martins is trying to drag Makmarwari to the mat but Makmarwari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makmarwari is trying to pull guard but Silva Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva Martins tries to score a body lock takedown but Makmarwari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makmarwari manages to pull guard.
Silva Martins postures up in Makmarwari 's guard and throws a big left but Makmarwari blocks it.
Silva Martins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makmarwari 's guard.
Silva Martins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Martins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva Martins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Martins prevents Makmarwari from improving his position.
Silva Martins wants to control but Makmarwari is keeping him busy.
Makmarwari is in trouble now - Silva Martins has advanced to mount!
Silva Martins is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Makmarwari is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Makmarwari flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Silva Martins anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Makmarwari and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Silva Martins slips an arm under Makmarwari chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Silva Martins has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Silva Martins is squeezing on Makmarwari like an anaconda would it's prey. Makmarwari fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Silva Martins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bat Perry (ranked 4948 p4p, 4819 weight class) and Lawrence Wyatt (ranked 147 p4p, 143 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bat Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lawrence Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt lunges at Perry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perry's hand.
It looks like Bat Perry has been cut.
Perry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wyatt is defended easily by Perry.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wyatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wyatt lands with a shot to the body.
Wyatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Wyatt tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt throws a low kick but Perry moves out of range easily.
Perry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perry wants it to stay on the feet.
Perry clinches up against the cage.
Come on Wyatt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Perry really is a fat lump.
Wyatt tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bat Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Wyatt.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Wyatt trying to stall but Perry improves his position.
Perry manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wyatt tries to clinch up but Perry circles away and keeps his distance.
Perry thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Perry. No joy for Wyatt on that attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perry.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt thuds a left hand into Perry's body.
Lawrence Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Perry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wyatt doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
Wyatt throws a nice looking combination but Perry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perry's head backwards.
Bat Perry's cut is getting worse.
Wyatt connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Perry to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Wyatt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lawrence Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 4488 p4p, 2667 weight class) and Albert Stevens (ranked 140 p4p, 86 weight class). Stevens has chosen Fat Albert as his entrance music. Albert Stevens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Stevens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCarthy defends it well.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
And Stevens tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevens tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevens wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens is defending against the submission attempts here by McCarthy.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
Stevens punching from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevens avoid being mounted?
McCarthy moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
Stevens is trying to escape the position but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stevens is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stevens to the ground. McCarthy is now in Stevens's guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stevens to stand up.
Stevens moves into the clinch.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevens moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens taking a breather.
Stevens lands an elbow inside.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sean McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been informed that Stevens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevens for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
Stevens seems a little lost for a moment, as McCarthy dominates the positioning.
Stevens is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevens is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
That's four 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.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy blocks an elbow strike from Stevens.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McCarthy throws a body kick that misses.
Stevens wants to clinch.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevens trying to control but McCarthy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McCarthy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is in bad spot here.
McCarthy is not going to allow Stevens to sit and survive in this position.
McCarthy looking for the RNC.
McCarthy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Stevens do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCarthy pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
McCarthy passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevens reaches up to try and control the position but McCarthy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stevens rolls and tries to escape and now McCarthy has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between he he (ranked 3084 p4p, 2520 weight class) and Motshan Bogachev (ranked 399 p4p, 336 weight class). Motshan Bogachev 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, he he!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Motshan Bogachev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogachev lands with a good body shot.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogachev scores with a push kick.
Bogachev lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
he takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogachev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
he throws a leg kick but Bogachev checks it.
Bogachev is looking to slow he down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev lands a brutal head kick. he looks out on his feet and Bogachev throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Motshan Bogachev!
Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Smith (ranked 2991 p4p, 2302 weight class) and Quireem Xavier (ranked 104 p4p, 79 weight class). Quireem Xavier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jerry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quireem Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xavier moves away.
Xavier moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xavier scores with a nice head shot.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hook but Xavier avoids it easily.
Xavier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xavier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xavier takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xavier, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier lands a left hand.
Xavier manages to break the clinch.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xavier.
Xavier dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Xavier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xavier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xavier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xavier taking a breather.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xavier blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xavier misses with the head strike.
Xavier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xavier lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jerry Smith has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Xavier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xavier slips under a jab.
Xavier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xavier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Xavier avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Xavier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xavier feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Xavier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws out a powerful jab.
Xavier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xavier with a jab.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier scores with a nice right hand.
Xavier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith looks to land a combination but Xavier avoids it well.
Xavier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xavier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Xavier throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Smith misses.
Xavier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xavier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xavier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xavier at a distance.
Xavier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Xavier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xavier lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Xavier lands a right hook to the body.
Xavier lands a slapping body shot.
Xavier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Xavier. That snapped Smith's head back.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Xavier does it's job there.
Xavier lands with a big left! Smith is wobbled badly! Xavier comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Smith to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quireem Xavier!
A very excited looking Quireem Xavier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Hittah (ranked 2324 p4p, 3065 weight class) and Anders Kristiansen (ranked 305 p4p, 388 weight class). Hittah comes to the cage accompanied by Pierce The Veil. Big Hittah 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Hittah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anders Kristiansen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hittah misses with a double jab
and Kristiansen counters with a two punch combo.
Kristiansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hittah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hittah throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Hittah misses.
A swing and a miss from Hittah.
Hittah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hittah duly obliges.
Hittah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kristiansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hittah misses with a few strikes there.
Kristiansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hittah throws a combination that misses
and Kristiansen counters with a left and a right that stings Hittah.
Big Hittah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Hittah does no damage.
Kristiansen wants to clinch.
Hittah misses with a few strikes there.
Hittah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hittah checks a low kick from Kristiansen.
Hittah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hittah loads up on a big right hand but Kristiansen slips the punch.
Hittah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hittah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Hittah as Kristiansen shoots in.
Hittah is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kristiansen Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hittah is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anders Kristiansen!
A victorious Anders Kristiansen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Big Hittah was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. I promise that'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Savage Goon (ranked 1819 p4p, 2336 weight class) and Aiko San (ranked 236 p4p, 294 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Savage Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiko San!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
San looks to land a combination but Goon avoids it well.
It looked like Goon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
Goon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Goon misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Goon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon tries to keep at a distance but San has taken the fight into the clinch.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
Goon tries to break the clinch but San is controlling the position.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Goon wants to get back to striking at distance but San won't allow it.
San keeps control of Goon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San misses with the head strike.
San looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San working aggressively here.
A short right from San on the inside.
Goon blocking some punches.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goon's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
San lands an uppercut.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
Goon blocks an uppercut.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
Goon blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San throws a head punch that misses.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
San misses with the head strike.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Goon blocking some punches.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
Goon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goon blocks a body shot from San.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
San tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon blocks an uppercut.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goon blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from San on the inside.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goon is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko San dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
San moves into the clinch successfully.
San lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goon or not.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiko San seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San misses with the head strike.
San prevents Goon from breaking the clinch.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon blocks an uppercut.
San misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from San.
Goon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San lands a left hand.
San misses with the head strike.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San working aggressively here.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goon is trying to force a seperation but San has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
A short left from San.
Goon tries to stall but San uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San working aggressively here.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goon backwards.
San tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
Goon prevents a body shot from San.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Goon blocks an uppercut.
Goon blocking some punches.
Goon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San misses with some punches.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
San lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
San keeps control of Goon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from San.
A short right from San.
Goon tries to stall but San uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
Goon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San lands a left hand.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goon blocks a body shot from San.
Goon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San misses with some punches.
Goon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by San.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko San showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
San misses with a left hand
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Aiko San has been cut.
Goon scores with a nice right hand.
San misses with a straight right.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it.
San scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goon in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon thuds his right hand into San's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San takes the fight into the clinch.
San tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goon tries to circle away but San has him pinned against the cage.
Goon is trying to break the clinch but San is controlling him.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goon wants to get back to striking at distance but San won't allow it.
Aiko San is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Goon is trying to break the clinch but San has him pressed against the cage.
Goon has had enough of the clinch but San keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goon or not.
Goon is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
Goon blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from San.
San tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Goon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San misses with the head strike.
Goon has had enough of the clinch but San keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from San.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San misses with a body punch.
San tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San misses with some punches.
Goon is trying to force a seperation but San has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from San.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
San misses with some punches.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
San lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goon blocks an uppercut.
Savage Goon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko San comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got San winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko San!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 1248 p4p, 1830 weight class) and Thijs De Koning (ranked 196 p4p, 268 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Howard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thijs De Koning!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a body shot.
De Koning tries to counter with a clinch but Howard shakes him off and moves away.
De Koning wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Howard misses the target.
De Koning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by De Koning.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as De Koning shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but De Koning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dean Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howard but Howard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Koning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howard sizes up De Koning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Koning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but De Koning persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Howard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Koning.
De Koning wants to clinch
and Howard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
De Koning tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
De Koning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
De Koning dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as De Koning shoots in.
De Koning finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by De Koning.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Koning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Koning fails with a takedown attempt.
De Koning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Koning shoots and misses
and Howard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Koning thinking.
Howard misses with a wild body shot.
De Koning gets a takedown into half guard.
De Koning is just content to waste time from the top position. Howard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Howard pulls De Koning in close to prevent any damage.
De Koning preventing the sweep.
Howard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Koning controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Koning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
De Koning has gone for a leg lock! Howard slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Koning's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howard won't allow De Koning to sweep him here.
Howard trying to control but De Koning is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard is in close to De Koning's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Koning is keeping the position for now.
De Koning controls Howard momentarily but Howard frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Howard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Koning avoids the body shot from Howard.
De Koning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Koning off to one side.
De Koning tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Koning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Howard lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Koning trying to control from the bottom.
Howard 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.
De Koning has hold of Howard's hands but Howard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Howard seems content to control.
Howard is nestled in close to De Koning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but De Koning defends it.
Howard is looking for a kimura here.
Howard drops an elbow to the side of De Koning's head.
Howard is looking to advance position but De Koning won't allow it.
De Koning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Koning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard prevents De Koning from improving his position.
De Koning is trying to control but Howard passes into side control!
De Koning is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dean Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard wants to control but De Koning is keeping him busy.
De Koning is working to avoid the ground and pound but Howard connects with a decent elbow.
De Koning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Koning down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard has hold of De Koning's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! De Koning tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howard cranks the arm and De Koning screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from De Koning, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dean Howard!
Dean Howard retains his middleweight title!
Dean Howard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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