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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Flamebeard (ranked 5807 p4p, 24019 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 592 p4p, 660 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Flamebeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Flamebeard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson is leaning against Flamebeard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Flamebeard controls the action.
Flamebeard trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Flamebeard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Flamebeard's ribcage.
Flamebeard is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
A short right from Thompson.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson drops Flamebeard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Flamebeard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Flamebeard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself, with Flamebeard pressed up against the cage and cracks Flamebeard with a massive uppercut! Flamebeard goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Thompson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 3598 p4p, 23546 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 472 p4p, 624 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atakan Akkaynak!
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, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkaynak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming.
Wick clinches up with Akkaynak and pushes him back against the cage.
Wick trying to control the position but instead, Akkaynak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wick into the cage.
Akkaynak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akkaynak wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akkaynak as Wick tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akkaynak looks to land a right hand but Wick moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wick.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akkaynak misses with a straight right.
Wick sends Akkaynak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wick is motioning to the referee to let Akkaynak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Akkaynak is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick fakes the body blow, causing Akkaynak to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Akkaynak goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wick!
After winning the bout, John Wick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 3107 p4p, 23523 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 383 p4p, 644 weight class). Eyvind Skallagrimsson 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson clobbers Ironfeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skallagrimsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ironfeld takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Skallagrimsson.
Ironfeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson sizes up Ironfeld with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook. Ironfeld ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson is looking to chop away at Ironfeld's legs.
Ironfeld throws a hook but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ironfeld with the counter takedown but Skallagrimsson avoids it easily.
Ironfeld looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skallagrimsson.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironfeld drops his hands momentarily and Skallagrimsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skallagrimsson darts in trying to clinch
and Ironfeld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Skallagrimsson was well out of range.
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skallagrimsson.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
A swing and a miss from Skallagrimsson.
It seemed like Ironfeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ironfeld scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Ironfeld looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Ironfeld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ironfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimsson clinches up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson pushes Ironfeld back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson lands a right hand.
Skallagrimsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skallagrimsson gets underhooks to prevent Ironfeld's takedown attempt.
Ironfeld stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Skallagrimsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skallagrimsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Ironfeld is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ironfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironfeld breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ironfeld works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Skallagrimsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skallagrimsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ironfeld takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skallagrimsson misses with a leg kick
and Ironfeld counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skallagrimsson!
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.
Ironfeld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skallagrimsson defending well though.
Ironfeld perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Skallagrimsson is staying active underneath Ironfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ironfeld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skallagrimsson defending well though.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Skallagrimsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ironfeld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson trying to control here.
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld working the head and body with strikes.
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson is refusing to be controlled, as Ironfeld sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control but can't.
Ironfeld drops an elbow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
Ironfeld drops an elbow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Ironfeld perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ironfeld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eyvind Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ironfeld misses with a wild combination.
Ironfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Ironfeld cracks Skallagrimsson with a good jab.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Skallagrimsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ironfeld gets tackled into the cage by Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson maintains the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands with a left to the head.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ironfeld.
Skallagrimsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ironfelds head.
Ironfeld wants to stall.
Ironfeld is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ironfeld blocking some punches.
Ironfeld displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skallagrimsson up against the cage.
Ironfeld is trying to trip Skallagrimsson. He has hold of a leg but Skallagrimsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ironfeld persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands a couple of digs.
Ironfeld postures up.
Skallagrimsson working for a triangle but Ironfeld defends it easily.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ironfeld is stalling in the full guard.
Ironfeld postures up in Skallagrimsson's guard and throws a big left but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
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.
Ironfeld stands up over Skallagrimsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skallagrimsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ironfeld must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ironfeld is in close to Skallagrimsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ironfeld stacks Skallagrimsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ironfeld!
Skallagrimsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skallagrimsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Skallagrimsson taking a bit of punishment here - Ironfeld scoring with strikes.
Ironfeld scores with punches from side control.
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Skallagrimsson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ironfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working.
Skallagrimsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson gets full guard.
Skallagrimsson has momentary wrist control but Ironfeld slips an elbow through the middle.
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ironfeld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Skallagrimsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ironfeld postures up.
Skallagrimsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Skallagrimsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Skallagrimsson's head to control him but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson works his way into side control.
Skallagrimsson works to advance to full mount. Ironfeld defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ironfeld can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ironfeld wants to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ironfeld has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Skallagrimsson looking for the choke from the back.
Skallagrimsson looking for the RNC.
Ironfeld trying to control the hands but Skallagrimsson breaks the grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ironfeld just trying to survive but Skallagrimsson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eyvind Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Skallagrimsson misses with an uppercut. Ironfeld saw that one coming.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Ironfeld moves away
and Ironfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skallagrimsson misses with a low kick.
Skallagrimsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ironfeld throws out a loose jab but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ironfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld cracks Skallagrimsson with an open hand slap.
Ironfeld digs a good hook to Skallagrimsson's body.
Ironfeld takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Skallagrimsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ironfeld should have avoided that one.
Ironfeld lands a lovely overhand right.
Ironfeld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that Skallagrimsson avoids nicely.
Ironfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ironfeld.
Skallagrimsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson lands a really nice looking cross but Ironfeld seems unphased.
Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld checks a leg kick.
Ironfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Skallagrimsson backs off Ironfeld throws a huge counter combo but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it all.
Skallagrimsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ironfeld staying out of range there.
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ironfeld throws a shot from downtown. Skallagrimsson moves away and avoids it.
Skallagrimsson scores with a head kick.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skallagrimsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ironfeld swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Skallagrimsson tests Ironfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironfeld blocks a jab.
Skallagrimsson lands a jab to the head.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson clinches with his opponent.
Ironfeld blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Skallagrimsson.
Ironfeld blocking some punches.
Ironfeld has hold of one of Skallagrimsson's legs. Skallagrimsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Ironfeld gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ironfeld is working Skallagrimsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine here but Ironfeld defends easily.
Ironfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skallagrimsson has his foot on Ironfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironfeld showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine here but Ironfeld defends easily.
Ironfeld working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironfeld working some strikes from top position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position but Ironfeld postures up.
Skallagrimsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ironfeld trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skallagrimsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ironfeld has managed to get both his arms back between Skallagrimsson's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironfeld looking to pass the guard.
Ironfeld works over Skallagrimsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving.
Ironfeld sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eyvind Skallagrimsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skallagrimsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vulfgang Takumi (ranked 4127 p4p, 4056 weight class) and Ugo Barnes (ranked 481 p4p, 476 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vulfgang Takumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ugo Barnes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takumi slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Takumi - just one landing.
Barnes throws a head kick but Takumi moves out of range.
Takumi throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takumi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takumi finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Takumi throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Takumi 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.
A swing and a miss from Takumi.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takumi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takumi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Takumi checks it.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Takumi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takumi misses with a looping right.
Vulfgang Takumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Takumi.
Takumi misses with the combination.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takumi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takumi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takumi misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takumi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takumi throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Takumi's ribs.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takumi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takumi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takumi looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takumi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takumi.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takumi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes defending well as Takumi loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Takumi avoids it with no problem.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takumi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Takumi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takumi dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Takumi avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes slips a straight right by Takumi.
Ugo Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takumi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takumi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takumi throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takumi manages to avoid it.
Takumi misses with a wild body shot.
Takumi backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takumi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Takumi.
Takumi throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Takumi scores with a body shot.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takumi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takumi lands a two punch combo.
Takumi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takumi misses with an uppercut
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takumi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab from Takumi.
Takumi misses with a straight right.
Takumi misses with a double jab.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Takumi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takumi has time to react.
Takumi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takumi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a combination. Takumi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vulfgang Takumi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takumi fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a body kick that stops Takumi in his tracks momentarily.
Takumi checks the leg kick.
Takumi throws a one two combo.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takumi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takumi misses with a few strikes there.
Takumi throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnes tries a low kick but Takumi avoids it.
Barnes with a jab.
Takumi misses with a double jab.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Takumi.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takumi has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Takumi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takumi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Takumi dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Takumi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takumi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Takumi.
Takumi tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takumi misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Takumi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takumi staying out of range there.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takumi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takumi.
Barnes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takumi with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takumi.
Takumi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Takumi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takumi takes one to the chin there.
Takumi moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes stuns Takumi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Takumi.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Takumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takumi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Takumi.
Takumi misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takumi ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Takumi looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Takumi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Takumi.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Takumi avoids it well.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takumi throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takumi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takumi misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a head kick but Takumi moves out of range.
Takumi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulfgang Takumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Barnes.
Takumi misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Takumi. Beautiful body shot.
Takumi misses with a two punch combination.
Takumi shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takumi throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takumi.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ugo Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes tries a low kick but Takumi avoids it.
Takumi moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takumi lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Takumi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes throws a low kick but Takumi moves out of range easily.
Barnes works Takumi's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes cracks Takumi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takumi throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Takumi avoids a kick to the body.
Vulfgang Takumi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Takumi avoids nicely.
Takumi looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takumi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Takumi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Takumi.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Takumi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
It looked like Takumi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takumi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takumi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takumi.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes punishes Takumi's body with a nice straight punch.
Takumi misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Takumi throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Takumi throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Takumi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Takumi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takumi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takumi.
Takumi works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Takumi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Takumi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takumi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takumi misses with a two punch combination.
Takumi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takumi slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Takumi.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takumi throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Takumi seems unphased.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takumi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takumi throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Takumi moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Takumi misses the target.
Takumi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takumi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takumi walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takumi doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes moves forwards but Takumi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Takumi lands.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takumi throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Takumi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Takumi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Takumi misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takumi misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Takumi backing up. Takumi nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ugo Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ugo Barnes!
A very excited looking Ugo Barnes 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Wife (ranked 4037 p4p, 4734 weight class) and Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 478 p4p, 520 weight class). Berkthar Bankenfuere 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife scores with a sloppy right hand. Bankenfuere should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
A slow jab from Bankenfuere misses its intended target.
Bankenfuere misses with a lunging right hand
and Wife counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Bankenfuere does no damage.
Second Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wife dodges the punch combination from Bankenfuere.
Wife uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bankenfuere.
Wife closes the distance and clinches.
Bankenfuere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wife misses with the head strike.
Wife leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bankenfuere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bankenfuere displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wife up against the cage.
Bankenfuere stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Wife's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wife gets through Bankenfuere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wife lands an uppercut.
Bankenfuere is trying to break the clinch but Wife is controlling him.
Wife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bankenfuere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife.
Wife throws a punch but it's blocked by Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bankenfuere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bankenfuere is trying to break the clinch but Wife has him pressed against the cage.
Wife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wife has a couple of punches blocked by Bankenfuere.
Wife misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wife.
Wife pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bankenfuere can't find room to land a body shot as Wife controls the action.
Wife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bankenfuere misses with a punch to the body.
Bankenfuere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife is working Bankenfuere over against the cage.
Bankenfuere looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife.
Wife lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bankenfuere backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bankenfuere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wife as Bankenfuere tries to tie him up.
Wife lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wife misses with some punches.
Wife blocks the elbow strike.
Wife misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wife blocks an uppercut.
Wife lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Wife.
Wife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bankenfuere blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bankenfuere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bankenfuere blocks an uppercut.
Wife misses with a punch on the inside.
Bankenfuere misses with a punch to the body.
Bankenfuere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wife fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bankenfuere fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wife on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Wife misses.
Wife connects with a body shot that sends Bankenfuere's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wife works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut even more.
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!
A jab from Wife finds it's way through Bankenfuere's defenses.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Bankenfuere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bankenfuere circles away quickly and effectively.
Wife avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bankenfuere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wife moves away.
Bankenfuere lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wife backs up against the cage.
It looks like Second Wife has been cut.
Bankenfuere misses with a two punch combination.
Wife displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bankenfuere throws out the jab.
A jab from Bankenfuere does it's job there.
Bankenfuere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bankenfuere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wife gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Wife.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Second Wife dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Wife throws a good cross that connects.
Wife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wife fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wife scores with a jab to the body.
Wife dodges the punch combination from Bankenfuere.
Wife throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bankenfuere's head.
The cut above Berkthar Bankenfuere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wife clinches up against the cage.
Wife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bankenfuere blocking some punches.
Wife has Bankenfuere pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Wife.
Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Wife fails to land.
Wife leaning against his opponent.
Bankenfuere trying to stall but Wife improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife keeps control of Bankenfuere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bankenfuere has had enough of the clinch but Wife keeps him there for the moment.
Wife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Second Wife!
Our winner, Second Wife, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Roipe (ranked 3750 p4p, 3242 weight class) and Andrew Murray (ranked 457 p4p, 401 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jussi Roipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Murray!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray takes a swing at Roipe's ribcage but misses.
Murray scores with the left hand. Roipe knows he should have avoided that one.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Roipe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murray should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Roipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Jussi Roipe has been cut.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray throws a poor cross that misses
and Roipe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murray won't be happy with that.
Roipe working the ground and pound from side control.
Murray tries to buck Roipe off but Roipe is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roipe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roipe.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roipe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murray is looking to reverse the position.
Roipe staying calm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murray can't do much from the bottom here.
Roipe working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray tries to buck Roipe off but Roipe is having none of it.
Roipe just content to control the position.
Murray gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roipe landing strikes from the mount.
 Murray is rocked!
Roipe postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Murray is out cold - huge knockout for Roipe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jussi Roipe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isoo Paa (ranked 5049 p4p, 1918 weight class) and Bean Bryant (ranked 542 p4p, 262 weight class). Isoo Paa 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isoo Paa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Paa sprawls well.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paa lands in his opponent's guard.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant is pulling down on Paa's head. It's preventing any offense from Paa, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryant looking to control.
Paa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paa has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant 's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paa's guard.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Paa is retaining full guard.
Paa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Thompson Family Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bryant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paa's guard.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
Bryant with the ground and pound but Paa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bryant trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paa is keeping the position for now.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving.
Bryant is fighting to break Paa's control of his arms but Paa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paa keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
My spies in Mapinguari Guerreiro inform me that Bryant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is still trying to improve position.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Paa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Paa is defending well.
Bryant stalling away here and it's allowed Paa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Paa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bryant trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bryant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paa is trying to stand up here but Bryant is controlling him well.
Bryant is pressing down on Paa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paa is holding on for now.
Bryant passes to full mount!
Bryant wants to control the pace but Paa is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bryant .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bean Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryant s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paa tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Paa sets himself, and Bryant steps forward looking for the clinch! Paa avoids it this time.
Paa lands a head shot.
Paa lands with a nice body punch.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
Bryant with the counter takedown but Paa avoids it easily.
Paa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Paa. No joy for Bryant on that attempt.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Bean Bryant 's cut even more.
Paa dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paa to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paa smiles and moves away.
Isoo Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bean Bryant .
A leg kick checked by Bryant .
Bryant with the counter takedown but Paa avoids it easily.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Isoo Paa has been cut.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant with the counter takedown but Paa avoids it easily.
Paa throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant .
Bryant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paa but Paa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paa connects with a single shot there.
The cut above Bean Bryant 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Paa throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant feints the counter takedown.
Paa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant feints the counter takedown.
Paa throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Paa misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paa won't be happy with that.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Paa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryant passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant landing punches.
Bryant wants to take Paa's back but he can't do it this time.
Paa wants to control but Bryant is having none of it.
Paa is looking to get to half guard.
Bryant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paa has worked his arm free - good work by Paa!
Bryant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bryant trying to control the position but Paa is working away.
Bryant throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bryant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paa has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoo Paa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bryant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paa's guard.
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Paa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bryant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Paa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryant on the ground.
Bryant passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paa tries to hold on but Bryant pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant looking to ground and pound but Paa is blocking nicely.
Bryant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bryant lands a heavy elbow.
Bryant wants to take his opponent's back but instead Paa manages to regain half guard.
Paa gets back to full guard.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Paa is keeping the position.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Paa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paa postures up.
Bean Bryant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant has his foot on Paa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paa works his way back into a safe position though.
Paa throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Paa is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant is striking off his back. Paa thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paa.
Paa with the ground and pound but Bryant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryant is trying to keep Paa in close.
Bryant has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bryant has tightened it up now! Paa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bean Bryant !
Bean Bryant is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judah Christ (ranked 3060 p4p, 3974 weight class) and Jordan Lisko (ranked 398 p4p, 483 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lisko looks to clinch
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lisko throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Lisko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christ defends it nicely.
Lisko throws a lazy body kick
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Lisko misses
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick
and Christ counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Christ.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Lisko.
Lisko misses with an elbow over the top.
Lisko trying to land knees to the body.
Lisko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christ.
Christ lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lisko backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lisko misses with an elbow over the top.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Lisko.
Christ avoids the elbow strike from Lisko, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Lisko keeps control of Christ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lisko lands a good knee to the midsection. Christ won't want to take too many of those.
Lisko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lisko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christ takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Lisko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christ prevents it.
Lisko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lisko manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisko looking to control but instead Christ has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ controlling the position well.
Lisko is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ pushes Lisko off looking to stand but Lisko dives back in and keeps control.
Lisko is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christ makes his way to full guard, as Lisko worked for a kimura.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Lisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Christ has control of Lisko's left arm, preventing Lisko from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lisko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lisko tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christ blocks a head kick by Lisko.
Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Christ does it's job there.
Lisko throws a lazy head kick
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Lisko misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lisko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
Lisko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lisko scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Lisko misses
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Christ's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Judah Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Christ scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christ avoids it.
Christ softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ lands an uppercut.
A short right from Christ on the inside.
Lisko is looking to control Christ's arms but Christ gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lisko has his back to the cage.
Lisko tries to pull guard but Christ holds him up against the cage and eventually Lisko drops back down to his feet.
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lisko leaning against his opponent.
Christ gets underhooks to prevent Lisko's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lisko is breathing heavily.
Lisko missing with knees to the body.
Christ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Christ.
Christ works on Lisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Christ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lisko or not.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lisko gets tackled into the cage by Christ. Christ maintains the clinch.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lisko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lisko tries to land a body kick
and Lisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lisko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lisko looks to clinch
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Jordan Lisko has been cut.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lisko.
Lisko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christ moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick from Lisko lands but Christ takes it in his stride.
Christ darts in and clinches Lisko up against the cage.
Lisko missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Christ.
Christ lands a body shot.
Christ lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lisko up against the cage.
Christ throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liskos head.
Christ tries a body shot but Lisko blocks it.
A hook to the body from Christ.
Christ manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Christ. Beautiful body shot.
Christ lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jordan Lisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christ lands with a nice body punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christ works on Lisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Christ lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christ as Lisko tries to tie him up.
Lisko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christ is defending well for now.
Christ lands a hook that snaps the head of Lisko backwards.
Christ lands a nice uppercut.
Christ lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lisko can do to turn this around?
Christ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judah Christ has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christ lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christ scores with a hook to the body.
Lisko takes a shot to the head.
Lisko is rocked!
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lisko is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Christ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lisko, pushing him back against the cage.
Christ working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lisko throws a leg kick
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Lisko thows a leg kick but Christ checks it
and Christ counters with a big right hand! Oh Lisko is in trouble here! Christ follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judah Christ!
A victorious Judah Christ 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 2319 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Tom Eli (ranked 322 p4p, 373 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eli there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Eli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eli avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald slips a jab from Eli.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Eli scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eli slips a jab from McDonald.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Eli misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Eli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eli counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Eli back into the cage.
Eli lands with a left to the head.
Eli is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eli down to the mat. Eli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Eli misses.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Eli misses.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Eli counters with a stiff right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Eli! McDonald is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Eli!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 1849 p4p, 2622 weight class) and Trente SetentaB (ranked 273 p4p, 354 weight class). The key to victory for Leroy Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trente SetentaB!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from SetentaB.
Brown missing with a left hand there. SetentaB was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SetentaB misses with a looping right.
SetentaB moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
SetentaB gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Brown.
SetentaB fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
SetentaB blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SetentaB has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but SetentaB manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brown is controlling SetentaB's position as best he can from this difficult position.
SetentaB is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
SetentaB is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. SetentaB eventually gives up the hold.
Brown's coaches at White Eagle have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown is trying to keep SetentaB in close.
Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! SetentaB escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control!
SetentaB misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite SetentaB's best efforts.
Brown is looking for a sweep. SetentaB is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from SetentaB there.
SetentaB is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
SetentaB prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
SetentaB thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
SetentaB is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SetentaB.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SetentaB sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as SetentaB sits in half guard.
SetentaB prevents Brown from improving his position.
SetentaB takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
SetentaB is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but SetentaB is very close to passing his half guard.
SetentaB is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
SetentaB staying out of range there.
Brown lands a jab.
It looks like Trente SetentaB has been cut.
SetentaB takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
SetentaB throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and SetentaB connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and SetentaB has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
SetentaB lands with an overhand left.
SetentaB moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by SetentaB there.
SetentaB scores with a jab to the body.
SetentaB shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown wants to control but SetentaB postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trente SetentaB dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trente SetentaB's cut.
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.
SetentaB throws a big shot that misses.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leroy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SetentaB has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SetentaB slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
SetentaB throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SetentaB.
A cross from SetentaB lands.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
SetentaB fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but SetentaB persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
SetentaB is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SetentaB.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
SetentaB seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from SetentaB there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SetentaB is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown trying to control but SetentaB postures up.
Trente SetentaB has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown working for a triangle but SetentaB defends it easily.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - SetentaB advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
SetentaB passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown taking shots to the head.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
SetentaB performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
SetentaB missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SetentaB prevents Brown from improving his position.
SetentaB slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
SetentaB thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown tries to get to full guard but SetentaB has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SetentaB throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown trying to control but SetentaB postures up.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown wants to control but SetentaB is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but SetentaB manages to pass to mount!
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but SetentaB has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trente SetentaB showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trente SetentaB's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
SetentaB wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
SetentaB lands with a cross.
SetentaB misses with an uppercut.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and SetentaB counters by moving into the clinch.
SetentaB blocks an uppercut.
SetentaB lands a nice uppercut.
SetentaB has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
SetentaB misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for SetentaB.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SetentaB makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
SetentaB tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing SetentaB back against the cage.
SetentaB has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but SetentaB gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SetentaB slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SetentaB thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
SetentaB works his way into full mount!
SetentaB with good strikes from the mount here!
SetentaB landing punches.
SetentaB raining down hammerfists from mount.
SetentaB trying to control but he's not successful this time.
SetentaB lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SetentaB is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
SetentaB working the ground and pound effectively.
Brown is rocked!
SetentaB unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brown wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! SetentaB celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trente SetentaB!
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FIGHT
RATING
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