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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 25076 p4p, 6903 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 713 p4p, 696 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Matrix!
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, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adebisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adebisi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matrix throws a right hand that Adebisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Adebisi also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adebisi! But no joy.
Matrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adebisi throws out a counter right but Matrix avoids it with no problem.
Matrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adebisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adebisi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matrix is defended easily by Adebisi.
Adebisi throws out a counter right but Matrix avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adebisi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Adebisi tries to sprawl out of it but Matrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adebisi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matrix tries to clinch
and Adebisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Matrix is looking to clinch but Adebisi is avoiding it.
Matrix closes the distance but Adebisi moves to the side
and Adebisi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Adebisi circles away.
Adebisi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adebisi defends well and Matrix ends up having to push Adebisi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adebisi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adebisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adebisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix with a poor takedown
and Adebisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matrix is defended easily by Adebisi.
Adebisi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tries to clinch
and Adebisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matrix with a poor takedown
and Adebisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adebisi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matrix with a body shot.
Matrix is breathing heavily.
Adebisi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrix tries to clinch
enabling Adebisi to counter with a crisp jab.
Matrix misses with a head kick.
Matrix tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Adebisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Matrix misses
and Adebisi counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adebisi defends well and Matrix ends up having to push Adebisi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Adebisi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matrix goes for a takedown attempt but Adebisi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matrix throws a right hand that misses
and Adebisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Adebisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrix fails with the takedown
and Adebisi counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matrix has his takedown stuffed
letting Adebisi counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matrix tries to clinch up
and Adebisi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Matrix misses
enabling Adebisi to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matrix.
Matrix tries to clinch but Adebisi moves away
and Matrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Matrix is rocked!
Matrix throws a head kick that misses
and Adebisi rattles Matrix with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Matrix tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Adebisi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Matrix stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi!
Simon Adebisi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Starfish (ranked 24545 p4p, 25014 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 678 p4p, 679 weight class). The key to victory for Stevie Starfish has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Starfish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Starfish's guard.
Starfish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hammer dives into side control.
Starfish looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hammer taking a breather here.
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Hammer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hammer.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Starfish is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hammer yanks on the arm and Starfish is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hammer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Hammer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Tellurite (ranked 25022 p4p, 3557 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 678 p4p, 435 weight class). Mike Tyson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yancy Tellurite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tellurite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tellurite somewhat.
Tellurite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Tellurite takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tellurite.
Tyson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Tellurite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tellurite fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Yancy Tellurite has been cut.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson darts in and clinches Tellurite up against the cage.
Tellurite has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson instigates a clinch.
Tellurite wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellurite dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tyson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tellurite.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson stands up and beckons Tellurite to join him on the feet.
Tellurite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tellurite on the side of the head.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tellurite sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellurite shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Tellurite persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tellurite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tellurite misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tellurite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tellurite tries to get out of the position.
Tellurite is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tellurite defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Tellurite is working away.
Tellurite is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tellurite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tyson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurite flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tellurite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tellurite is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tellurite keeps working.
Tellurite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tellurite keeping control of the position.
Tellurite has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tellurite regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four 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.
Tellurite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyson tries to stand but Tellurite is controlling from the bottom.
Tellurite is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tyson has his hands clasped together but Tellurite extends and breaks Tyson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tellurite.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yancy Tellurite!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erl Jonsen (ranked 5371 p4p, 5144 weight class) and Bryon McPhearson (ranked 570 p4p, 555 weight class). McPhearson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Control. The key to victory for Erl Jonsen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erl Jonsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryon McPhearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhearson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jonsen!
You can see the frustration on Jonsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jonsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McPhearson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McPhearson drops an elbow to the side of Jonsen's head.
McPhearson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McPhearson lands with a punch from half guard.
McPhearson working Jonsen over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPhearson slips a nice elbow through Jonsen's hands, connecting with Jonsen's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPhearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McPhearson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McPhearson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McPhearson slips a nice elbow through Jonsen's hands, connecting with Jonsen's forehead.
Jonsen is rocked!
Nice strikes from McPhearson there.
Oh Jonsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhearson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McPhearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McPhearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McPhearson working Jonsen over with strikes.
McPhearson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McPhearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McPhearson winds up and cracks Jonsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McPhearson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McPhearson lands a nice short elbow.
McPhearson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McPhearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jonsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McPhearson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McPhearson lands a nice short elbow.
McPhearson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jonsen! More strikes land and this one is all over! McPhearson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryon McPhearson!
Bryon McPhearson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Reese (ranked 4231 p4p, 4213 weight class) and Lubor Straka (ranked 532 p4p, 529 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lubor Straka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Straka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Straka connects with a body shot.
Straka throws a big shot that misses.
Reese shoots for a takedown but Straka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Straka misses with a body shot.
Reese dives in and grabs Straka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Straka pushes down on Reese's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Straka misses its intended target.
Reese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reese instigates a clinch.
Straka being controlled against the cage.
Reese breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straka keeps the fight on the outside.
Straka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reese is fending him off so far but Straka persists. Nope, Reese circles away and we're back to standing.
Straka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reese eats them both and turns towards Straka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Straka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reese as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straka misses the jab.
Straka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reese.
Reese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Straka gets caught flat footed, as Reese shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Straka is looking for a triangle but Reese pushes his legs off easily.
Straka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Straka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reese preventing the sweep.
Reese has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Straka to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reese is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Straka pulls down on the head and he's put Reese to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lubor Straka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olej Saganov (ranked 5230 p4p, 3523 weight class) and Big Hittah (ranked 569 p4p, 427 weight class). Hittah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pierce The Veil. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olej Saganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Hittah!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hittah avoids the body shot from Saganov.
Saganov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hittah misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Hittah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saganov misses with an uppercut. Hittah saw that one coming.
Hittah throws a shot from downtown. Saganov moves away and avoids it.
Big Hittah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saganov lands with a cross.
Hittah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hittah throws a nice looking combination but Saganov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saganov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saganov needs to keep his hands up - Hittah had a free shot at his head there.
Saganov throws a body punch but Hittah moves out of range.
A slow jab from Saganov misses its intended target.
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!
Hittah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saganov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saganov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saganov duly obliges.
Saganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hittah drops Saganov with a beautiful combination! Saganov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hittah is looking for the KO!
It looks like Olej Saganov has been cut.
We've been told by Saganov's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hittah defending well as Saganov loads up on a big left hand.
Hittah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saganov.
The fighters circling - Saganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hittah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saganov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hittah ducks under a wild hook from Saganov.
Saganov jabs at Hittah's body.
Hittah lands a big right hand that sends Saganov crashing to the mat! Hittah stays standing though and waves Saganov back to his feet!
Saganov is rocked!
Saganov backs away from a small jab... but Hittah lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Saganov crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hittah with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Big Hittah!
Big Hittah bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juju Chavez (ranked 3589 p4p, 2838 weight class) and Frankie DeLuna (ranked 237 p4p, 183 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Juju Chavez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juju Chavez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juju Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chavez is able to avoid easily.
DeLuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeLuna.
DeLuna lands a head shot.
Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavez somewhat.
DeLuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chavez lands a jab to DeLuna's midsection.
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by DeLuna. DeLuna maintains the clinch.
Chavez has DeLuna pressed against the cage, preventing DeLuna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeLuna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavez smiles and moves away.
DeLuna missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As DeLuna tries to get set, Chavez tries to push him back and clinch up but DeLuna manages to avoid the attempt.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeLuna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLuna throws a sloppy head kick
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
DeLuna lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeLuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez tries to counter with a takedown but DeLuna is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Reach Around in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from DeLuna misses.
Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Chavez gets the takedown into side control.
Chavez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends DeLuna's belly button to the back.
Chavez is looking to wear down DeLuna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLuna moves into the clinch successfully.
DeLuna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeLuna letting Chavez take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeLuna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chavez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juju Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chavez.
Chavez is pushing DeLuna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeLuna.
Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeLuna tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
DeLuna can't break the clinch.
Chavez cracks DeLuna with a nice body shot.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeLuna's defenses.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
DeLuna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
DeLuna takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeLuna's efforts to push away.
DeLuna tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chavez slows down the pace here.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
DeLuna working hard to break the clinch.
DeLuna is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeLuna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeLuna breaks from the clinch.
Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeLuna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeLuna tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeLuna scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Chavez.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chavez tries to bum rush DeLuna with a series of wild strikes but DeLuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frankie DeLuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuna goes for a double leg but Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chavez continues to drive forward.
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLuna's elbow.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but DeLuna blocks it.
Chavez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeLuna wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeLuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeLuna is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeLuna has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
DeLuna takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Frankie DeLuna has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
DeLuna has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chavez prevents DeLuna from breaking the clinch.
DeLuna can't break the clinch.
Juju Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeLuna is trying to keep an underhook but Chavez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
DeLuna pushes Chavez off looking to stand but Chavez dives back in and keeps control.
Chavez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chavez drops an elbow to the side of DeLuna's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chavez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chavez works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna is trying to stand up.
Chavez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DeLuna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeLuna shrugs it off.
DeLuna is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Chavez has taken his back!
Chavez throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting DeLuna!
DeLuna wants to get back to his feet.
DeLuna is covering up but some of the strikes from Chavez are getting through and doing damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuna trying to get back to his feet but Chavez is in full control for now.
Chavez tightening his grip on DeLuna, looking for the choke.
Chavez has DeLuna flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna is trying to stand back up.
Chavez has his arm under DeLuna's chin here. Game over son! Chavez squeezes tightly and DeLuna is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juju Chavez!
A less than humble Juju Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael OMalley (ranked 1675 p4p, 2529 weight class) and Dosh Oh (ranked 182 p4p, 261 weight class). OMalley's entrance music is Tekashi 6ix9ine - Tati. A fine choice. Michael OMalley 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dosh Oh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh loads up on a big right hand but OMalley slips the punch.
OMalley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oh sprawls and moves away.
OMalley takes one to the chin there.
OMalley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh misses with a right hand
and OMalley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
OMalley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OMalley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OMalley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy.
OMalley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OMalley trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley looking to pass the guard.
OMalley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh looking to hit a scissor sweep but OMalley is one step ahead there.
OMalley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OMalley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OMalley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh clinches with his opponent.
OMalley tries to score a body lock takedown but Oh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OMalley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oh misses with a straight left.
OMalley ducks under a wild hook from Oh.
OMalley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OMalley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oh finds it's way round the side to connect with OMalley's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh lands with a hook. OMalley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OMalley slips a jab and a cross from Oh.
Oh shoots and misses
and OMalley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
OMalley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OMalley is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it.
OMalley is keen to just control but Oh is a slippery customer.
OMalley misses with a head shot. Oh uses the momentum to regain guard.
OMalley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OMalley throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OMalley manages to get himself to full guard.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh pushing down on OMalley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley controlling the position for now.
OMalley is not content to let Oh control the position.
OMalley tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
OMalley is refusing to be controlled, as Oh sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dosh Oh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oh takes a swing at OMalley's ribcage but misses.
OMalley attempts a counter takedown but Oh avoids it well and moves away.
Oh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh throws an off balance right hand
and OMalley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oh's guard.
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Oh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oh's head.
OMalley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OMalley advances position into side control!
OMalley cracks Oh with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from OMalley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OMalley working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
OMalley is chipping away with strikes.
Oh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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. OMalley connects with a nice short shot to Oh's temple.
OMalley working over Oh with some ground and pound. Oh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OMalley working over Oh with some ground and pound. Oh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OMalley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oh defending well though.
Oh blocking the ground and pound attempt from OMalley.
OMalley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oh defending well though.
OMalley trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it.
OMalley slips a nice elbow through Oh's hands, connecting with Oh's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OMalley thows a huge punch but Oh dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh won't allow OMalley to pass to mount.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from OMalley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet.
OMalley postures up.
OMalley looking to sit in guard and control but Oh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OMalley's guard.
Oh trying to control the action but OMalley is working from the bottom.
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
OMalley is refusing to be controlled, as Oh sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OMalley is holding on to half guard well.
OMalley trying to control but Oh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael OMalley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oh throws a lazy right hand but OMalley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh gets a takedown into half guard.
Michael OMalley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OMalley is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OMalley avoid being mounted?
OMalley regains full guard. Nicely done.
OMalley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Oh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley throws a big right hand that misses.
OMalley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OMalley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up.
Oh keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass.
OMalley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OMalley is pushing down on Oh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oh is fighting to maintain full guard but OMalley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh is controlling OMalley's trapped leg to prevent OMalley from advancing to side control.
OMalley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OMalley lands strikes from half guard.
Oh wants to get back to full guard.
Oh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oh is staying active underneath OMalley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oh controls OMalley momentarily but OMalley frees himself.
OMalley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
OMalley scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley controls the position.
Oh regains half guard there - taking advantage of OMalley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
OMalley with the ground and pound but Oh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
OMalley trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
OMalley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oh is on top in guard.
Oh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh postures up in OMalley's guard and throws a big left but OMalley blocks it.
Oh scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OMalley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oh controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh stands and throws OMalley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dosh Oh.
I think Oh 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dosh Oh!
Michael OMalley was interviewed post fight and said 'Not much I can say. Great game plan and execution by the champ, my hat goes off to him. Congrats. Back to the drawing board for me. I'll be back, you can bet on that.'.
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