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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Idowu (ranked 24254 p4p, 24788 weight class) and Landon Miranda (ranked 620 p4p, 631 weight class). Idowu comes to the cage accompanied by Rough And Rugged - Asher D and Daddy Freddy. Miranda has chosen Your Eyes as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Landon Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu throws a series of punches but Miranda moves out of range.
Idowu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miranda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Idowu lands with a good body shot.
Idowu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miranda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Idowu lands with a cross.
Idowu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miranda.
Idowu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Idowu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu lands a left and a right that send Miranda crashing to the mat, dazed. Idowu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Miranda is rocked!
Idowu lands a nice hook to Miranda's body. Miranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Miranda looks winded!
Idowu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miranda at a distance.
Miranda gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Idowu points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Miranda wakes up just in time to hear Idowu thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Idowu!
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Idowu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Landon Miranda spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, good fight man'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Salman (ranked 5072 p4p, 5049 weight class) and Frendy Saputra (ranked 403 p4p, 401 weight class). Saputra has chosen Ora Minggir Tabrak as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmad Salman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frendy Saputra!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salman shoots in for a takedown but Saputra shows good takedown defense.
Salman sets himself, and Saputra steps forward looking for the clinch! Salman avoids it this time.
Saputra slaps away a takedown attempt from Salman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saputra darts in and clinches Salman up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saputra is stalling here.
Saputra avoiding damage.
Saputra jumps into guard, dragging Salman to the mat.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Salman defends easily.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saputra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman looking to pass the guard.
Saputra trying to control the position here.
Salman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saputra is looking for a triangle but Salman pushes his legs off easily.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saputra is looking for a triangle but Salman pushes his legs off easily.
Saputra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saputra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salman controls the pace.
Salman won't allow Saputra to sweep him here.
Saputra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saputra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saputra is pulling down on Salman's head. It's preventing any offense from Salman, at least for the moment.
Salman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saputra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salman has managed to get both his arms back between Saputra's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saputra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saputra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saputra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salman defends it easily.
Saputra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman tries to free his leg and advance position but Saputra is retaining full guard.
Saputra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saputra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frendy Saputra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saputra has closed the distance and engaged Salman in a clinch.
Saputra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salman is defending well for now.
Saputra manages to pull guard.
Saputra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saputra being controlled here, momentarily.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saputra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saputra controls Salman momentarily but Salman frees himself.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salman is aware though and is defending well.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salman wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saputra moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Salman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saputra pulls Salman into guard.
Saputra working for a triangle but Salman defends it easily.
Saputra being controlled here, momentarily.
Saputra has his foot on Salman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salman works his way back into a safe position though.
Saputra working for a triangle but Salman defends it easily.
Salman wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Salman defends easily.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra is trying to control the position but Salman postures up.
Saputra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saputra clinches up with Salman and pushes him back against the cage.
Salman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salman can't get the takedown.
Saputra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saputra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra looking to control.
Salman passes Saputra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saputra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salman trying to control from half guard but Saputra is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frendy Saputra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Salman gets a clinch.
Salman trying to land knees to the body.
Saputra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saputra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salman's efforts to push away.
Salman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Salman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saputra misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salman blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saputra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salman uses from the top position.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Salman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salman stands and throws Saputra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saputra!
Saputra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saputra tries to reverse the position but Salman maintains control.
Salman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saputra is looking to escape.
Frendy Saputra has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saputra reaches up and holds on to Salman to control the position.
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Salman is really struggling to control Saputra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saputra is trying desperately to improve position.
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Saputra tries to lock up and control but Salman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saputra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saputra is desperately trying to improve his position but Salman has a good base and remains in mount.
Salman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saputra tries to hold on but Salman postures up.
Saputra is squirming around, avoiding Salman's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saputra wants to control but Salman is having none of it.
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Saputra tries to hold on but Salman pushes him away.
Saputra looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Salman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saputra is looking to escape.
Saputra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Ahmad Salman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salman punching from mount but Saputra doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Salman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saputra 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frendy Saputra!
After winning the bout, Frendy Saputra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Fury (ranked 2667 p4p, 3448 weight class) and Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 362 p4p, 448 weight class). Fury comes into the arena with STREET FIGHTER THEME SONG blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Minoru Ii. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Fury.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.
Fury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minoru Ii moves into range and clinches up with Fury.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Minoru Ii is controlling him.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minoru Ii closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minoru Ii is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Minoru Ii keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
Minoru Ii presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Minoru Ii gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii is working Fury over against the cage.
Minoru Ii works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Minoru Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Fury is rocked!
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Minoru Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii is working Fury over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fury with a big uppercut! Fury tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fury to the mat! Fury covers up and Minoru Ii unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 1760 p4p, 3688 weight class) and Jonathan Couturier (ranked 266 p4p, 473 weight class). Jonathan Couturier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terence Erenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Couturier!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couturier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier cracks Erenberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Couturier swinging wildly here.
Erenberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erenberg lands a nice hook to Couturier's body. Couturier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Erenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Erenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Erenberg moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Erenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Erenberg is looking to take a break and control but Couturier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couturier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Erenberg.
Erenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couturier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Erenberg working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Erenberg'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.
Erenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working.
Erenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Erenberg working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couturier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Erenberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Erenberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Couturier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Erenberg is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erenberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Erenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg cracks Couturier with a big elbow.
Couturier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away.
Couturier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Erenberg is controlling him well.
Erenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
Erenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couturier regains half guard there - taking advantage of Erenberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couturier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couturier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Erenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Erenberg passes into half guard.
Erenberg passes to full mount!
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Couturier has given up his back here. Will Erenberg look for the submission or keep pounding away?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg has his arm under Couturier's chin here. Game over son! Erenberg squeezes tightly and Couturier is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dansworth (ranked 2672 p4p, 2496 weight class) and Feofilakt Markarian (ranked 336 p4p, 313 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Feofilakt Markarian enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Dansworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feofilakt Markarian!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markarian slips a jab from Dansworth.
Dansworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dansworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markarian.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves away
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dansworth lands a body shot.
Markarian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dansworth has time to react.
Markarian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Dansworth. That snapped Markarian's head back.
Markarian looks to clinch
and Dansworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dansworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dansworth misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Dansworth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dansworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Dansworth.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Dansworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansworth looks to land a combination but Markarian avoids it well.
Dansworth throws the left hand but Markarian avoids the punch easily.
Markarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dansworth.
Dansworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Dansworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markarian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Dansworth circles away.
Dansworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markarian has managed to clinch.
Markarian has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
Dansworth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dansworth as the two fighters clinch.
Dansworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Markarian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dansworth blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markarians head.
Markarian keeps control of Dansworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Markarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dansworth.
Dansworth breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markarian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dansworth's head backwards.
Markarian tries to clinch there but Dansworth circles away.
Dansworth misses with a looping left.
Markarian is looking to clinch but Dansworth is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dansworth. Markarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dansworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markarian wants to clinch
and Dansworth counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markarian closes the distance but Dansworth moves to the side
and Dansworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves out of range.
Dansworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dansworth cracks Markarian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dansworth.
Feofilakt Markarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dansworth missing with a left hand there. Markarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dansworth throws a combination that misses
and Markarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Markarian.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dansworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dansworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Dansworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Markarian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dansworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Markarian.
Dansworth throws a combination that misses
and Markarian counters with a left to the body.
Dansworth swings for the body but Markarian moves out of range.
Dansworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dansworth is looking to counter punch.
Markarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Dansworth circles away.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dansworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dansworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Markarian is just out of range.
Markarian slips a jab and a cross from Dansworth.
Markarian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dansworth.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markarian presses Dansworth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dansworth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dansworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Dansworth misses the target.
Dansworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markarian can do to turn this around?
Markarian is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markarian. Dansworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dansworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dansworth throws a big shot that misses.
Dansworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markarian moves away.
Dansworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dansworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dansworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Markarian is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markarian wants to clinch up but Dansworth keeps it at a distance.
Dansworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansworth is trying to break free.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Dansworth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dansworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dansworth throws a hook but Markarian avoids it easily.
Dansworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dansworth misses with a wild body shot.
Dansworth avoids the body shot from Markarian.
Markarian needs to keep his hands up - Dansworth had a free shot at his head there.
Dansworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dansworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves away
and Markarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greg Dansworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Markarian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dansworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dansworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dansworth cracks Markarian with an open hand slap.
Dansworth scores with a one two! Markarian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Markarian is looking to clinch.
Markarian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markarian clinches with his opponent.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markarians head.
Dansworth breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markarian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves out of range.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dansworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dansworth cracks Markarian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markarian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dansworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dansworth. Those never looked like landing.
Markarian is looking to clinch.
Dansworth feints with a jab and clips Markarian right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Markarian is sent crashing into the canvas and Dansworth leaps in for the kill! Markarian tries to get to his feet but Dansworth is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Markarian is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dansworth!
Greg Dansworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stances Slumponyhu (ranked 2895 p4p, 3271 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 357 p4p, 396 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stances Slumponyhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slumponyhu misses with a body shot.
Slumponyhu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dispatch Regulator lands a jab.
Dispatch Regulator walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slumponyhu.
Dispatch Regulator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slumponyhu slips a jab and a cross from Dispatch Regulator.
Slumponyhu misses with a wild body shot.
Slumponyhu throws a lazy right hand but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dispatch Regulator raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dispatch Regulator has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Slumponyhu is predictable there
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dispatch Regulator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator slips a jab from Slumponyhu.
Dispatch Regulator was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Slumponyhu swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a thumping low kick.
Stances Slumponyhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slumponyhu is breathing heavily.
Dispatch Regulator throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a jab.
 It looks like Stances Slumponyhu has been cut.
Slumponyhu throws a shot from downtown. Dispatch Regulator moves away and avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dispatch Regulator lands a big head kick that sends Slumponyhu tumbling to the mat! Dispatch Regulator takes a step backwards and waves Slumponyhu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slumponyhu is rocked!
Dispatch Regulator throws an uppercut from hell that sends Slumponyhu clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dispatch Regulator stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Stances Slumponyhu spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll starting doing PEDs'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jenerick Montgomery (ranked 1503 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Legend Debonaire (ranked 205 p4p, 199 weight class). Jenerick Montgomery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Legend Debonaire's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenerick Montgomery !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Debonaire!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debonaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montgomery misses with a two punch combination.
Debonaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Debonaire throws a lazy body kick
and Montgomery counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Debonaire!
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Debonaire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Debonaire is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Montgomery off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery tries to escape but Debonaire has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Debonaire patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Montgomery tries to roll but Debonaire sticks to his back.
Debonaire has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Montgomery has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Montgomery 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Montgomery is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debonaire wants to control but Montgomery is keeping busy.
Montgomery is in bad spot here.
Montgomery is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Debonaire working for the choke.
Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Debonaire gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Debonaire.
Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Debonaire gets his hands free.
Debonaire is hanging on to Montgomery 's back as he tries to escape.
Montgomery staying busy and making it hard for Debonaire to control.
Debonaire is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Debonaire has the hooks in. Montgomery is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery manages to reverse the position and now he's in Debonaire's guard. Nice work there by Montgomery .
Montgomery slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Montgomery throws a big elbow that misses.
Montgomery throws a big elbow that misses.
Debonaire keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery pushing down on Debonaire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Debonaire is refusing to be controlled, as Montgomery sits in half guard.
Montgomery is looking for a kimura here.
Montgomery moves nicely into side control.
Debonaire sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Legend Debonaire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montgomery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Debonaire defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Debonaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montgomery clobbers Debonaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery sizes up Debonaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Debonaire lands an overhand right.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery swings for the body but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Debonaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debonaire.
Montgomery slips a jab from Debonaire.
Debonaire swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Debonaire is out of range.
Debonaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
No joy there for Montgomery , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Debonaire throws a low kick, looking for Montgomery 's leg but Montgomery calmly moves out of range.
Montgomery feinted with a counter takedown.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery . Debonaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Debonaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legend Debonaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Debonaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debonaire checks a low kick from Montgomery .
Debonaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Montgomery checks a leg kick.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montgomery doesn't seem bothered though.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debonaire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Debonaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery .
Montgomery throws a head kick but Debonaire moves out of range.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire misses with a head kick.
Debonaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Debonaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery works the jab nicely.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Debonaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Debonaire
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Montgomery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Debonaire sees it coming and defends easily.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
Montgomery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Debonaire sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Debonaire looking for submissions off his back.
Debonaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery .
Debonaire gets back to full guard.
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.
Debonaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Debonaire is retaining full guard.
Debonaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Debonaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montgomery works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montgomery tries to pass to full mount but Debonaire defends it.
Debonaire is in trouble now - Montgomery has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jenerick Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Debonaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Montgomery should have avoided that one.
Debonaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montgomery throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Debonaire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Debonaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Debonaire lands a jab to the nose.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
A head kick by Debonaire misses
and Montgomery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montgomery .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debonaire keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Jenerick Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Debonaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montgomery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Debonaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montgomery is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debonaire can't keep his opponent in guard - Montgomery advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Montgomery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Montgomery throws a strike but Debonaire avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving.
Debonaire keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montgomery postures up.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Debonaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montgomery has gone for a leg lock! Debonaire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Montgomery 's guard.
Montgomery has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Debonaire has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to buck Debonaire off but Debonaire is having none of it.
Debonaire tries to advance to mount but Montgomery denies him.
Debonaire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montgomery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Montgomery gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Debonaire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montgomery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Debonaire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Debonaire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legend Debonaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Debonaire 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legend Debonaire!
Legend Debonaire gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voracic Frank (ranked 1172 p4p, 2010 weight class) and Tripp Faller (ranked 165 p4p, 257 weight class). Voracic Frank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voracic Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tripp Faller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank digs a good hook to Faller's body.
Voracic Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faller fails with a takedown attempt.
Faller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Faller walks into a left hand.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Frank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faller looks winded!
Frank cracks Faller with an uppercut from hell and Faller crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Frank's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Faller is rocked!
 It looks like Tripp Faller has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Faller is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
Frank passes into half guard.
Faller seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank prevents Faller from getting the reversal.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faller regains half guard.
Frank prevents Faller from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Faller won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Faller is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faller tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank controlling the pace.
Frank continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frank's back!
Frank rolls, trying to escape but Faller keeps control of the position.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Faller thows a strike but Frank uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Frank as he ends up in Faller 's guard!
Faller keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Faller.
Faller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
Faller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faller tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Faller moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Voracic Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tripp Faller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frank clobbers Faller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frank!
Frank prevents Faller from improving position.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Frank is not content to let Faller control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank parries the strikes from Faller easily there. Faller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frank to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faller tries to score with some ground and pound. Frank controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Faller wants to take a breather but Frank manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Faller.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frank trying to control the position.
Faller stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Faller with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Faller stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Faller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faller misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faller is breathing heavily.
Frank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Faller gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Frank gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voracic Frank!
A relieved looking Voracic Frank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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