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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Israel Adesanya (ranked 6099 p4p, 24414 weight class) and Jack Ryker (ranked 554 p4p, 601 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Israel Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Ryker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adesanya as he avoids it easily.
Adesanya lands with a straight right. Ryker didn't see that one coming.
Adesanya feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ryker sprawling to the canvas! Ryker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adesanya finish him?!
 Ryker is rocked!
 It looks like Jack Ryker has been cut.
Adesanya fakes the body blow, causing Ryker to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ryker goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warmaster Barnett (ranked 6224 p4p, 24436 weight class) and Ryan Nemeth (ranked 565 p4p, 618 weight class). Barnett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This is WAR by - GWAR. Nemeth is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Straight Ahead by PENNYWISE . Ryan Nemeth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warmaster Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Nemeth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nemeth.
Nemeth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnett's sensitive parts.
Nemeth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nemeth moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
A low kick from Nemeth is predictable there
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnett 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.
Barnett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemeth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnett passes into half guard.
Nemeth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nemeth is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Warmaster Barnett!
Warmaster Barnett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Mihailov (ranked 5844 p4p, 24896 weight class) and Janky Jankens (ranked 593 p4p, 681 weight class). Jankens has chosen Straight Outta Compton by- NWA as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Janky Jankens was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Mihailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janky Jankens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihailov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mihailov swinging wildly here.
Jankens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihailov has time to react.
Jankens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihailov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mihailov looks to land a left hand but Jankens moved out of range nicely.
Mihailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankens scores with the left hand. Mihailov knows he should have avoided that one.
Mihailov misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jankens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jankens scores with the left hand. Mihailov knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov throws a hook but Jankens blocks it.
Jankens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mihailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jankens.
Jankens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihailov.
Jankens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihailov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jankens to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailov throws out a loose jab but Jankens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Janky Jankens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankens has managed to clinch.
Mihailov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jankens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Jankens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankens digs a right hand into Mihailov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mihailov's gas tank.
Jankens lands with a right to the head.
Jankens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mihailov.
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
Jankens works on Mihailov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jankens lands a shot to the body.
Jankens lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Jankens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mihailov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankens scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Mihailov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jankens on the inside.
Oh Mihailov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Jankens as the two fighters clinch.
Jankens creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mihailov with a big uppercut! Mihailov tries to clinch up but Jankens pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mihailov to the mat! Mihailov covers up and Jankens unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Janky Jankens!
A victorious Janky Jankens 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 5462 p4p, 3700 weight class) and Alois Vrana (ranked 547 p4p, 440 weight class). Alois Vrana 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana throws a fast counter high kick but Durant manages to duck under it in time.
Vrana takes one to the chin there.
Vrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Durant.
Durant lands an overhand right.
Durant misses with a low kick as Vrana jumps back.
Durant swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durant is fending him off so far but Vrana persists. Nope, Durant circles away and we're back to standing.
Durant tries to sprawl but Vrana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vrana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrana wants to take a breather but Durant is having none of it.
Durant tries to roll over but Vrana keeps him under control.
Vrana throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Durant to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant wants to sweep here but Vrana controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrana wants to pass the guard but Durant is keeping the position.
Vrana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vrana darts in looking for a takedown but Durant gets double underhooks and turns Vrana into the cage.
Durant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrana misses with a hook.
As Vrana backs away, Durant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Vrana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alois Vrana.
Vrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durant.
Vrana tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vrana lands a leg kick that knocks Durant off balance momentarily.
Vrana drops his hands momentarily and Durant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durant is looking to slow Vrana down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant slaps away a takedown attempt from Vrana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana tries to keep at a distance but Durant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vrana can't break the clinch.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durant.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana is rocked!
The referee calls for Durant to work.
Vrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Durant finish him?
Durant pushes Vrana against the cage. Durant is working some dirty boxing. Durant pushes off with a quick right hook! Vrana goes down! Vrana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Durant moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Hornby (ranked 3634 p4p, 3536 weight class) and Henry Tacos (ranked 334 p4p, 326 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Hornby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hornby seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tacos connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Tacos.
A head kick misses from Hornby.
Tacos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hornby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tacos!
Hornby trying to control the action but Tacos is working from the bottom.
Hornby working away.
Tacos trying to control but Hornby flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hornby controlling from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hornby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornby is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hornby wants to control but Tacos is keeping busy.
Tacos wants to control his opponent's hands but Hornby gets his hands free.
Tacos wants to escape the position.
Will Hornby go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hornby looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hornby looking for the choke but no joy.
Tacos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos trying to control the action but Hornby just sinks the hooks in.
Hornby is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tacos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tacos for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hornby controlling the positon.
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.
Tacos is in a bad position with Hornby working for a choke. Tacos manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Hornby keeping moving, preventing Tacos from controlling successfully.
Tacos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hornby has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tacos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hornby controls Tacos momentarily but Tacos frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Hornby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, jab by Tacos - just one landing.
Tacos connects with a nice looking jab.
Hornby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacos avoids it really well and circles away.
Tacos stuns Hornby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tacos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hornby moves out of range as Tacos strikes.
Hornby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tacos looks to land a combination but Hornby avoids it well.
Tacos misses with a lunging right hand
and Hornby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hornby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornby tries to pull guard but Tacos won't allow it.
Hornby manages to pull guard.
Ralphie Hornby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tacos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tacos controls the pace.
Hornby is pulling down on Tacos's head to control his posture.
Hornby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
Hornby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
Hornby is trying to keep Tacos in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tacos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ralphie Hornby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hornby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hornby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacos throws an overhand right that lands on Hornby's shoulder, as Hornby tries to avoid the shot.
Hornby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hornby tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos takes a swing at Hornby's ribcage but misses.
Hornby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacos looks to land a combination but Hornby avoids it well.
Hornby moves out of range as Tacos strikes.
Hornby misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Tacos misses.
Tacos misses with a double jab.
Hornby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacos misses the jab.
Hornby darts in looking for a takedown but Tacos gets double underhooks and turns Hornby into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornby tries for a takedown but Tacos manages to get underhooks.
Hornby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tacos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tacos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Tacos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tacos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Tacos throws a lazy right hand but Hornby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacos loads up on a big right hand but Hornby slips the punch.
Hornby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tacos counters with a nice body shot.
Hornby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hornby throws a right hand that Tacos ducks under and follows up with a left that Tacos also avoids with ease.
Hornby throws a body shot but no joy.
Hornby misses with the body kick
letting Tacos counter with a right hand.
Tacos stuns Hornby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacos swings widly with a right hand
and Hornby counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tacos taking a breather.
Hornby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacos misses with a two punch combination.
Hornby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hornby misses with a wild combination.
Tacos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tacos misses.
Hornby attempts a counter takedown but Tacos avoids it well and moves away.
Tacos lands with a hook. Hornby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tacos throws a series of strikes that have Hornby backpedaling.
Hornby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hornby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tacos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tacos throws a solid leg kick but Hornby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tacos.
Hornby slips a straight right by Tacos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henry Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tacos throws out a counter right but Hornby avoids it with no problem.
Tacos misses with an uppercut. Hornby saw that one coming.
Hornby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hornby looks for a takedown but Tacos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornby dodges the punch combination from Tacos.
Tacos tries to bum rush Hornby with a series of wild strikes but Hornby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hornby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tacos.
Tacos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Hornby.
Hornby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tacos tries to bum rush Hornby with a series of wild strikes but Hornby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tacos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hornby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacos swinging wildly here.
It looked like Hornby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Tacos does no damage.
A punch combination from Tacos misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos ducks under a wild hook from Hornby.
Tacos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hornby lands a two punch combo.
Tacos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tacos, as that shot connected.
Hornby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacos avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Tacos as Hornby shoots in.
Tacos lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tacos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tacos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tacos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryon McPhearson (ranked 3350 p4p, 4820 weight class) and Jonathan St Pierre (ranked 398 p4p, 498 weight class). McPhearson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Control. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170
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179
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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 New York, Bryon McPhearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhearson dives in and grabs St Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes down on McPhearson's head and hops out.
McPhearson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McPhearson 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.
McPhearson working the ground and pound from side control.
McPhearson scores with punches from side control.
McPhearson throws a strike aimed at the side of St Pierre's head but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre defending against the ground and pound.
St Pierre dodges the ground and pound from McPhearson.
St Pierre managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McPhearson.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McPhearson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
St Pierre is pressing down on McPhearson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McPhearson wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
McPhearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPhearson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McPhearson manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre stands and throws McPhearson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McPhearson is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
St Pierre 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.
McPhearson is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St Pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but McPhearson keeps working.
St Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhearson is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre is trying to move to mount but McPhearson reverses beautifully and ends up in St Pierre's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McPhearson throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre throws a strike but McPhearson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Pierre doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre pushes a forearm under McPhearson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McPhearson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan St Pierre!
Jonathan St Pierre 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Sydal (ranked 4020 p4p, 3225 weight class) and Lerrick Dewis (ranked 463 p4p, 391 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Sydal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lerrick Dewis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dewis is trying to get back to half guard.
Sydal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sydal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sydal prevents Dewis from improving his position.
Dewis is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis moves into full guard.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewis looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Dewis keeps moving.
Dewis is controlling Sydal's posture.
Sydal preventing the sweep.
Sydal passes into half guard.
Dewis actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sydal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sydal's back!
Sydal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dewis missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Dewis manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dewis working for a choke but Sydal reverses nicely into Dewis 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal pushing down on Dewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sydal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully.
Dewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sydal manages to get himself to full guard.
Dewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sydal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sydal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet but Dewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sydal trying to keep a closed guard but Dewis is proving a slippery customer.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lerrick Dewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sydal clinches.
Sydal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sydal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dewis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sydal's guard. Nice work there by Dewis.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dewis trying to control but Sydal is working from the bottom.
Sydal looking to control.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dewis.
Dewis won't allow Sydal to sweep him here.
Dewis advances position into side control!
Sydal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sydal won't allow Dewis to pass to mount.
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sydal manages to get to full guard.
Dewis pushing down on Sydal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewis slows the pace down in half guard.
Dewis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Sydal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sydal is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewis trying to control from half guard but Sydal is working away.
Dewis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Dewis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dewis is thwarting Sydal's attempts to control the position.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sydal keeps working.
Dewis working Sydal over with strikes.
Dewis trying to control the action but Sydal is working from the bottom.
Sydal trying to hold on to Dewis's head to control him but Dewis postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sydal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sydal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Dewis there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lerrick Dewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sydal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dewis wants a takedown.
Sydal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dewis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sydal to the mat. Sydal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dewis stays in close to Sydal's body and controls the position.
Dewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sydal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is stalling in the full guard.
Sydal keeping full guard, as Dewis tries to pass.
Lerrick Dewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dewis.
Sydal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sydal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dewis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewis is trying to improve his position.
Dewis keeps trying to improve his position.
Dewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sydal taking a breather here.
Sydal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sydal wants to stand but Dewis has his arm trapped.
Sydal lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydal is working Dewis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sydal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dewis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sydal is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sydal landing punches.
Dewis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sydal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dewis.
Sydal is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dewis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sydal tries to get the hooks in deep but Dewis pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sydal lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dewis tries to escape but Sydal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Dewis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sydal!
Dewis tries to escape but Sydal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dewis is keeping busy.
Dewis tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dylan Sydal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lerrick Dewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dewis is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dewis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Chan (ranked 3788 p4p, 3283 weight class) and Lemmy Kilmeister (ranked 438 p4p, 393 weight class). Kilmeister has chosen Ace of Spades by - MOTORHEAD as his entrance music. Jackie Chan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lemmy Kilmeister!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chan looks to throw a body kick
and Kilmeister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilmeister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilmeister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilmeister tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilmeister tries to avoid it but Chan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilmeister to the ground. Kilmeister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chan misses with a body shot
and Kilmeister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kilmeister.
Chan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Chan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilmeister cracks Chan with a hook to the temple - Chan is on wobbly legs here! Kilmeister swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kilmeister wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lemmy Kilmeister!
Lemmy Kilmeister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 1990 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Easy Ee (ranked 261 p4p, 370 weight class). Easy Ee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Worf Mogh's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Easy Ee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ee. Those never looked like landing.
Mogh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ee swinging wildly here.
Ee misses with a hook
and Mogh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mogh counters with a straight right hand.
Ee tries to bum rush Mogh with a series of wild strikes but Mogh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Ee.
Mogh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mogh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ee just manages to avoid it.
Ee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mogh feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mogh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mogh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mogh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mogh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ee throws a shot from downtown. Mogh moves away and avoids it.
Ee misses with a combination
and Mogh moves into the clinch.
Mogh breaks from the clinch.
Ee throws the left hand but Mogh avoids the punch easily.
Mogh moves out of range as Ee strikes.
Ee with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ee throws the left hand but Mogh avoids the punch easily.
Ee misses with a two punch combination.
Mogh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Easy Ee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ee! Mogh is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Easy Ee!
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