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IFC 7-Dubois vs Knockout PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Phillips (ranked 24967 p4p, 6849 weight class) and Fredo Gempeler (ranked 678 p4p, 651 weight class). Fredo Gempeler 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredo Gempeler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips clinches up with Gempeler and pushes him back against the cage.
Gempeler tries to stall but Phillips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phillips is pushing Gempeler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gempeler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Gempeler controls the action.
Gempeler is trying to stall.
Gempeler is trying to stall.
Phillips has Gempeler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gempeler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gempeler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Gempeler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Gempeler keeps him there for the moment.
Phillips manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gempeler struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gempeler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gempeler after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gempeler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gempeler on the inside.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gempeler can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Gempeler scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gempeler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gempeler is trying to stall.
Phillips jumps guard and drags Gempeler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips is pulling down on Gempeler's head. It's preventing any offense from Gempeler, at least for the moment.
Phillips working for a triangle but Gempeler defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips has his feet on Gempeler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gempeler misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gempeler's waist but Gempeler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
Phillips decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gempeler wants to get back to his feet.
Gempeler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phillips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stalling.
Gempeler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Phillips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gempeler misses with a right hand
and Phillips moves into the clinch.
Gempeler is trying to stall.
Phillips blocking some punches.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gempeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Gempeler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gempeler throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Gempeler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phillips in his tracks.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredo Gempeler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Gempeler as Phillips shoots in.
Gempeler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Gempeler just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips slips under a jab from Gempeler.
Phillips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gempeler plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Phillips to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Phillips just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fredo Gempeler!
Fredo Gempeler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Korobov (ranked 5760 p4p, 24933 weight class) and Aaron Nitro (ranked 619 p4p, 740 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Korobov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Nitro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Korobov.
Korobov is looking to counter punch.
Nitro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korobov sprawls well. Korobov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nitro gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nitro looks to move away, Korobov throws a big counter combo but Nitro just gets out of the way.
Nitro throws a head kick that misses.
Nitro closes the distance and pushes Korobov back into the cage.
Korobov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitro manages to break the clinch.
Nitro shoots and misses
and Korobov counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Nitro has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magomed Korobov!
Magomed Korobov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pettus (ranked 6181 p4p, 6919 weight class) and Leo Bougie (ranked 616 p4p, 655 weight class). Leo Bougie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Pettus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bougie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bougie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bougie scores with a shoulder strike.
Pettus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bougie is defending well.
Bougie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pettus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bougie fails to land.
A short uppercut from Bougie.
Bougie wants the takedown. Pettus is fighting it off but Bougie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pettus's guard against the cage.
Pettus keeping moving, preventing Bougie from controlling successfully.
Bougie scoring with some ground and pound.
Bougie chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bougie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bougie lands a couple of elbows.
Pettus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pettus keeping moving, preventing Bougie from controlling successfully.
Bougie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bougie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bougie cracks Pettus with a solid left hand.
Bougie chips away with some ground and pound.
Pettus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bougie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pettus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bougie on the ground.
Bougie throwing strikes from guard but Pettus blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bougie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bougie with a nice head shot there.
Pettus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougie advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bougie lands some shots froms side control.
Bougie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bougie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pettus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bougie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pettus to see if he's OK.
Bougie working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bougie scoring with punches and elbows.
Bougie grinds an elbow into Pettus's temple.
Bougie working the body and head with strikes.
Bougie landing strikes.
Pettus seems a little lost for a moment, as Bougie dominates the positioning.
Pettus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougie is chipping away with strikes.
Bougie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pettus tries to buck Bougie off but Bougie is having none of it.
Bougie controlling the position from side mount.
Bougie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bougie cracks Pettus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bougie scoring with punches and elbows.
Pettus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bougie lands a few punches from side control.
Bougie working the ground and pound from side control.
Bougie landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bougie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bougie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pettus down.
Bougie lands a nice forearm strike.
Bougie lands a nice forearm strike.
Bougie taking a breather here.
Bougie landing a few strikes.
Pettus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bougie connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bougie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pettus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bougie moves into full mount!
Bougie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bougie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pettus throws a head kick that misses.
Bougie throws a looping overhand right but Pettus ducks down to avoid it.
Pettus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bougie misses with a looping right.
Bougie throws out a loose jab but Pettus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bougie misses with a body shot.
Bougie looks to land a right hand but Pettus moved out of range.
Bougie throws a shot from downtown. Pettus moves away and avoids it.
Pettus is looking to counter the offense by Bougie and move into the clinch.
Bougie misses with a double jab
and Pettus counters with a series of strikes. Bougie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bougie closes the distance and pushes Pettus back into the cage.
Bougie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pettus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettus just trying to survive but Bougie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pettus is taking damage to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougie looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bougie connects with a big shot to the side of Pettus's head.
Bougie scores with punches from the back.
Bougie lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bougie.
Pettus is trapped and Bougie is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bougie is landing with strikes from the back.
Bougie is punishing Pettus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pettus is trying to remain composed but Bougie is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bougie.
Bougie lands punches and elbows.
Bougie lands punches and elbows.
Pettus is covering up but some of the strikes from Bougie are getting through and doing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bougie punishes Pettus with strikes from the back mount.
Bougie is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bougie gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bougie gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bougie apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bougie rushes Pettus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pettus prevents a body shot from Bougie.
Pettus blocks an uppercut.
Bougie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pettus tries to pull guard but Bougie holds him up against the cage and eventually Pettus drops back down to his feet.
Pettus misses with a knee strike.
Pettus is trying to push Bougie away but Bougie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pettus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bougie smiles and moves away.
Bougie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettus, pushing him back against the cage.
Bougie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bougie cracks Pettus with a nice body shot.
Bougie tries to throw a body punch but Pettus avoids it by throwing Bougie back against the cage.
Bougie lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Bougie.
Bougie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pettus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bougie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Pettus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bougie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bougie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bougie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bougie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bougie lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bougie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bougie wants to control but Pettus is keeping him busy.
Bougie lands with a punch from half guard.
Bougie is trying to control. Pettus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bougie controlling the pace.
Bougie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bougie throwing shots but Pettus is blocking nicely.
Pettus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bougie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bougie connects with a nice short shot to Pettus's temple.
Bougie slows the pace down in half guard.
Bougie drops an elbow to the side of Pettus's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bougie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pettus misses with a takedown attempt
and Bougie counters by moving into the clinch.
Bougie lands an uppercut.
Bougie lands a nice uppercut.
Bougie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pettus blocking some punches.
Pettus working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bougie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bougie struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettus controls his hands.
Bougie misses with the head strike.
Bougie lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougie working aggressively here.
Bougie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bougie scores with a shoulder strike.
Pettus is trying to maintain a safe position but Bougie gets an underhook and turns Pettus into the cage.
Bougie pushes Pettus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bougie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bougie lands with a short shot to the head.
Pettus has Bougie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bougie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Pettus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bougie throws a head punch that misses.
Bougie misses with a punch on the inside.
Bougie stops a takedown attempt from Pettus.
Bougie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bougie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bougie lands with a short shot to the head.
Bougie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pettus backwards.
Bougie lands a left hand.
Bougie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pettus tries to kick Bougie off in order to stand up. Bougie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
Bougie happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettus is not content to let Bougie control the position.
Bougie scores with punches from side control.
Bougie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bougie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bougie lands an elbow.
Bougie working the ground and pound.
Bougie staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bougie lands a few punches from side control.
Bougie scores with punches from side control.
Bougie landing strikes.
Pettus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bougie connects with a decent elbow.
Bougie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bougie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bougie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bougie working the body and head with strikes.
 Pettus is rocked!
Bougie working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Pettus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bougie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Bougie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leo Bougie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bougie lands a big left to the face of Pettus, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Bougie and another - Pettus is out! Bougie stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Bougie!
Leo Bougie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magby Mahrez (ranked 4132 p4p, 5670 weight class) and Lee Jordan (ranked 486 p4p, 588 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magby Mahrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahrez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrez.
Mahrez attempts a counter takedown but Jordan avoids it well and moves away.
Jordan swings for the body but Mahrez moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahrez is defended easily by Jordan.
Jordan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahrez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Jordan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan lands a jab to the nose.
Mahrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magby Mahrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan throws a body punch but Mahrez moves out of range.
Mahrez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Mahrez avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Mahrez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jordan thuds his right hand into Mahrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahrez in his tracks.
Lee Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahrez with a poor takedown
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jordan - just one landing.
Mahrez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Mahrez is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordan is defending well.
Mahrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Jordan is trying to get back to half guard.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahrez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahrez has an Americana. Jordan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mahrez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mahrez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magby Mahrez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ollistor Avariim (ranked 2582 p4p, 6343 weight class) and Michael Conte (ranked 82 p4p, 190 weight class). Ollistor Avariim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ollistor Avariim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Conte!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conte is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avariim's half guard.
Conte is controlling the pace.
Conte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avariim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conte stops Avariim from getting back to his feet.
Conte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avariim pushes Conte off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte tries for a takedown but Avariim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avariim moves away.
Avariim has managed to clinch.
Conte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avariim lands a knee to the head.
Conte pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Avariim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Conte's brow.
Conte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avariim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conte content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avariim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conte tries to pull guard but Avariim won't allow it.
Ollistor Avariim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Conte.
Conte slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avariim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conte avoids it.
Conte fails to pull guard.
Conte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Avariim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conte has had enough of the clinch but Avariim keeps him there for the moment.
Avariim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conte blocks an elbow strike from Avariim.
Conte is trying to drag Avariim to the mat but Avariim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Conte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Avariim has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conte lands a takedown into guard.
Avariim uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Conte fails with the takedown.
Avariim rushes Conte and presses him up against the cage.
Conte fails to pull guard.
Avariim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Conte wants to take the fight to the mat but Avariim manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avariim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conte managing to block the knees to the body from Avariim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conte tries to pull guard but Avariim won't allow it.
Avariim keeps control of Conte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Conte takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Michael Conte has been cut.
Avariim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conte is defending well for now.
Conte jumps guard but Avariim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Avariim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Conte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conte is trying to force a seperation but Avariim has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ollistor Avariim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Conte'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.
Conte has Avariim up against the cage in a clinch.
Conte is trying to break the clinch but Avariim is controlling him.
Conte manages to pull guard.
Conte looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Avariim has picked Conte up and slammed him! Conte can't keep hold of the triangle and Avariim manages to pass to side control!
Avariim stands up and beckons Conte to his feet.
Conte misses with a takedown attempt - Avariim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte shoots in looking for a takedown. Avariim tries to sprawl out of it but Conte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avariim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conte darts in looking for a takedown but Avariim gets double underhooks and turns Conte into the cage.
As Conte tries to get set, Avariim tries to push him back and clinch up but Conte manages to avoid the attempt.
Ollistor Avariim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Conte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avariim looks to throw the jab but Conte is out of range.
Conte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avariim sprawls well. Avariim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conte gets slowly back to his feet.
Avariim is looking to counter the offense by Conte and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Conte.
Conte shoots for a takedown but Avariim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Avariim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Avariim throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Conte tries to keep at a distance but Avariim has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avariim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Avariim.
Conte tries to circle away but Avariim has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Avariim.
Conte is breathing heavily.
Avariim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Conte tries to stall but Avariim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Avariim lands an elbow inside.
Avariim 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.
Avariim scores with a knee to the head.
Conte looking for a takedown.
Avariim crunches a lovely knee into Conte's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Avariim.
Ollistor Avariim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avariim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Avariim pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avariim stalling in the clinch.
Avariim lands a knee to the body.
Conte blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Avariim.
Conte jumps guard but Avariim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Avariim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conte lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conte looking for a takedown.
Conte has Avariim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avariim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conte wants to get back to striking at distance but Avariim won't allow it.
Avariim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avariim gets underhooks to prevent Conte's takedown attempt.
Avariim lands an elbow inside.
Avariim lands an elbow inside that Conte shrugs off.
Avariim crunches a lovely knee into Conte's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avariim landing knees to the body.
Avariim connects with a knee to the head.
Conte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avariim lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ollistor Avariim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Conte'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. This is the final round!
Avariim rushes Conte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avariim is keeping busy.
Conte trying to stall but Avariim improves his position.
Nice elbow from Avariim.
Conte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conte drives through and clinches with Avariim against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conte can't find room to land a body shot as Avariim controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Avariim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conte is trying to break free.
Avariim is pressed up against the cage. Conte has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avariim down to the mat. Avariim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avariim as he jumps to the side.
Conte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conte tries for a takedown but Avariim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ollistor Avariim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Conte.
Some bone on bone action there as Avariim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avariim moves into the clinch.
Avariim stalling in the clinch.
Conte has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Avariim after a bit of a struggle.
Avariim lands an elbow inside.
Avariim putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Conte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avariim is pushing Conte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Avariim lands a good knee to the midsection. Conte won't want to take too many of those.
Conte takes an elbow to the temple.
Avariim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conte is defending well for now.
Avariim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Avariim has Conte pushed against the cage.
Avariim controlling the action here for a moment.
Avariim leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avariim stops a takedown attempt from Conte.
Avariim working Conte over with knees to the body.
Avariim lands a nice elbow.
Avariim lands a damaging elbow.
Avariim lands a knee to the body.
Conte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avariim walks away with a smile on his face. Conte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Avariim rushes Conte and presses him up against the cage.
Conte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avariim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Avariim takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avariim lands a damaging elbow.
Conte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avariim prevents it.
Avariim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Avariim connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Avariim.
Conte wants to break free but Avariim has control.
Avariim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Michael Conte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ollistor Avariim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conte is trying to break the clinch but Avariim has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ollistor Avariim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avariim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ollistor Avariim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oke Swahn (ranked 1364 p4p, 3108 weight class) and Chiharu Shiba (ranked 212 p4p, 429 weight class). Shiba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sick Puppies - Survive. This should be a great matchup!
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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 Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiharu Shiba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shiba on the side of the head.
It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Swahn avoids the head kick by Shiba.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Swahn moved away.
Shiba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swahn misses with a hook.
Swahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Shiba is predictable there
and Swahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shiba's knee momentarily.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swahn misses the jab.
Shiba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Swahn.
Shiba misses with a leg kick
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Swahn.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Swahn as he checks the leg kick.
Shiba tried to score with a low kick but Swahn checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shiba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiba's head.
Shiba wants to clinch up but Swahn keeps it at a distance.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swahn is able to avoid easily.
Swahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swahn.
Shiba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swahn. That one must have hurt.
Shiba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shiba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Swahn is out of range.
Swahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shiba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swahn.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swahn avoids the head kick by Shiba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Swahn moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Swahn's leg but Swahn calmly moves out of range.
Swahn lands a big uppercut and Shiba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shiba looks OK. Swahn waves Shiba back to his feet!
 Shiba is rocked!
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
Shiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Swahn finish him?
Swahn circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Shiba tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Swahn wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oke Swahn!
During a confident post fight interview, Oke Swahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Run Away (ranked 2041 p4p, 3220 weight class) and Tyron Scott (ranked 259 p4p, 397 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Gods Bound by Rules. Tyron Scott is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Run Away!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Away misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Away didn't expect that.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Away is proving hard to escape from.
Scott stands up and waves to Away to follow him.
Scott forces Away back against the cage and clinches.
Away tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Away back against the cage.
Away jumps into guard, dragging Scott to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Away.
Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Away trying to control but Scott postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Away controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Away is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Away avoid being mounted?
Away desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Away wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott tries to stand and escape but Away is controlling the position.
Scott gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Away misses with a body punch
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Away fights it but they end up in guard.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Away's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Away gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Away manages to retain guard.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Away looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Away is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Away doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Away fails to land.
Away tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Scott has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Away regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to stand but Away is controlling from the bottom.
Away looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Away dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Run Away is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Away throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Away's guard.
Scott stands up from Away's guard - Scott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Away tries to clinch up.
Scott swings for the body but Away moves out of range.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Away stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott cracks Away with a right hand to the side of the head.
Away is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Scott drives through with a takedown into Away's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Away controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Away is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Scott stands up from Away's guard - Scott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Away's guard.
Away is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Away is breathing heavily.
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott has Away up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott presses Away against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scott forces Away back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Scott.
Scott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scott stands up.
Scott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scott moves out of range as Away strikes.
Away swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott wants to stand but Away has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Scott gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Away fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Away trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Away throws an elbow but misses.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to trip Away. He has hold of a leg but Away is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Scott persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Scott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Away, up you get!
Away lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Scott rushes Away and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott with a jab.
Scott clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Away.
Scott has picked Away up - he's going for a ride! Scott dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Scott is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Away to get to his feet.
Away throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Away jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.
Away throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Away thinking.
Scott rushes Away and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Away can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scott manages to end up in side control.
Scott decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Away wants to clinch
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Away didn't expect that.
Away working for submissions but it's allowed Scott to get to half guard.
Scott decides to stand up.
Scott looking to score a takedown here. Away is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in Away's guard.
Scott stands and steps away. Away gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Away throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Away rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Scott stands and steps away. Away gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Away throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Scott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Away does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Away's half guard.
It looks like Scott is going to stand back up.
Away regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Away is proving hard to escape from.
Away is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
Scott decides to stand up.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Away misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Away manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A cross from Scott lands.
Away misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Away misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Away misses with a hook to the body
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Away won't be happy with that.
Away is looking for a sweep.
Scott working away.
Tyron Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott stands up.
Scott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Away looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Away misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Away throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Scott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Away trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Away, up you get!
Tyron Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott blocks a body shot from Away.
Away takes a shot to the head.
Scott tightens his grip and picks Away up, before dumping him to the ground. Away manages to land in guard.
Away has an active guard here but Scott has managed to pass into half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Scott decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott avoids the body shot from Away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Away was covering up waiting for the punch and Scott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Away's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Away looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scott puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Away is looking to improve his position.
Scott decides to stand up.
A slow jab from Away misses its intended target.
Away throws a leg kick
and Scott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Scott stands and steps away. Away gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Away walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Away rather than just go for the knockout.
Away tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Run Away has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Away stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Away misses with an uppercut
so Scott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott with a jab.
Away thows a leg kick but Scott checks it
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Away is controlling Scott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Scott postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Away to stand up.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Away under the eye.
Away tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Scott misses.
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Away manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Away is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott stands and steps away. Away gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Away's guard.
Away is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Away misses its intended target.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Away ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Away looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scott lands the left hand.
Away misses with a jab to the body
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Away wants to get back to full guard but Scott has passed into side control.
Away is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott stands up.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Away was covering up waiting for the punch and Scott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Away is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Away needs to keep his hands up - Scott had a free shot at his head there.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Away strikes from the bottom but Scott passes into mount!
Away tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott get's back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Scott!
An intense looking Tyron Scott took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I come to show everyone what it means to be the true God of Ultra-Violence! This title now belong's to me by rights, so bring me the new victum!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Elskamp (ranked 4184 p4p, 5741 weight class) and Abraham Aguilar (ranked 531 p4p, 634 weight class). Dirk Elskamp had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Elskamp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elskamp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elskamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aguilar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elskamp lands a body shot.
Elskamp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Elskamp's head coaches at Aloha MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elskamp moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elskamp.
Elskamp stalling the fight.
Aguilar trying to control the position but instead, Elskamp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aguilar into the cage.
Elskamp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elskamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elskamp lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguilar takes one on the button.
It looks like Abraham Aguilar has been cut.
Aguilar looks winded!
Aguilar tries for a takedown but Elskamp circles away easily
enabling Elskamp to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elskamp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aguilar sprawling to the canvas! Aguilar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Elskamp finish him?!
Elskamp drops Aguilar with a big left hand! Aguilar is injured, injured bad! Elskamp jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Elskamp!
Dirk Elskamp is the new middleweight champion!
Dirk Elskamp decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 1707 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Milos Obilic (ranked 226 p4p, 376 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milos Obilic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Obilic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shewmaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obilic.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shewmaker's elbow.
Shewmaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shewmaker blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker tries a body shot but Obilic blocks it.
Shewmaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Obilic pushes Shewmaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shewmaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obilic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shewmaker misses with some punches.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obilic tries to work over Shewmaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Obilic.
Shewmaker 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.
Shewmaker is breathing heavily.
Obilic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shewmaker backwards.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shewmaker throws an elbow but misses.
Shewmaker trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shewmaker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obilic's brow.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obilic blocking some punches.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic misses with a body punch.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shewmaker's elbow.
Shewmaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker prevents a body shot from Obilic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shewmaker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obilic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obilic pushes Shewmaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shewmaker's elbow.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Shewmaker controls the action.
Obilic tries a body shot but Shewmaker blocks it.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shewmaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obilic lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic tries to work over Shewmaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obilic.
Obilic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Shewmaker controls the action.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obilic lands with a right to the head.
Obilic gets through Shewmaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic misses with a body punch.
Obilic lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shewmaker.
Obilic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic tries a body shot but Shewmaker blocks it.
Obilic lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obilic is leaning against Shewmaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic lands with a light punch inside.
Obilic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands.
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Shewmaker avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the cage.
Shewmaker throws a head punch that misses.
Obilic tries to work over Shewmaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic lands a right hand.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands a nice uppercut.
Obilic is leaning against Shewmaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obilic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Obilic.
Obilic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obilic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands.
Obilic tries a body shot but Shewmaker blocks it.
Obilic works on Shewmaker's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shewmaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obilic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Obilic - just one landing.
Obilic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shewmaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Shewmaker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Obilic tries a body shot but Shewmaker blocks it.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the head.
Shewmaker is rocked!
Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Obilic.
Shewmaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Obilic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Shewmaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obilic tries to work over Shewmaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obilic creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shewmaker with a big uppercut! Shewmaker tries to clinch up but Obilic pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shewmaker to the mat! Shewmaker covers up and Obilic unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milos Obilic!
Milos Obilic is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Milos Obilic 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dubois (ranked 4257 p4p, 25031 weight class) and Kevin The KnockOut (ranked 513 p4p, 701 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Dubois has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Dubois!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin The KnockOut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubois misses with a series of wild punches.
The KnockOut has managed to clinch.
Dubois wants to break free but The KnockOut has control.
Dubois tries to pull guard but The KnockOut won't allow it.
The KnockOut tightens his grip and picks Dubois up, before dumping him to the ground. Dubois manages to land in guard.
The KnockOut wants to control from the top but Dubois keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The KnockOut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubois is keeping the position for now.
The KnockOut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The KnockOut is posturing up here but Dubois has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The KnockOut tries to roll out but it's too tight and The KnockOut has to tap! Slick submission there by Dubois!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Dubois!
Daniel Dubois retains his heavyweight title!
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