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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shoto Todoroki (ranked 3997 p4p, 6084 weight class) and Zied Hakimi (ranked 503 p4p, 637 weight class). Zied Hakimi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shoto Todoroki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zied Hakimi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todoroki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todoroki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todoroki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakimi misses with a hook.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown but Hakimi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakimi sprawls well. Hakimi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todoroki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoto Todoroki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todoroki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Todoroki working the ground and pound.
Todoroki working away.
Hakimi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todoroki working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todoroki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hakimi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todoroki lands some shots froms side control.
Hakimi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Todoroki connects with a decent elbow.
Hakimi tries to buck Todoroki off but Todoroki is having none of it.
Todoroki working the body and head with strikes.
Hakimi is looking for a sweep.
Todoroki has hold of Hakimi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hakimi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Todoroki cranks the arm and Hakimi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hakimi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shoto Todoroki!
Shoto Todoroki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bispen (ranked 1836 p4p, 3369 weight class) and Mikie Lee (ranked 234 p4p, 422 weight class). Lee has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee slips under a jab.
Bispen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bispen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bispen jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bispen scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bispen throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bispen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bispen lands a right hook to the body.
Bispen misses with a straight left.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bispen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Bispen lands a jab.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bispen tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Lee connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Bispen blocks a head kick by Lee.
It looks like Bispen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bispen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bispen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Bispen counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Bispen moves out of range easily.
Bispen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Bispen throws a good cross that connects.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee drives through and clinches with Bispen against the cage.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bispen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bispen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bispen.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Lee is rocked!
Bispen lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lee is looking to close the distance but Bispen sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lee crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lee is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ivan Bispen!
Our winner, Ivan Bispen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Mikie Lee had this to say: 'No way he beats me clean. He has to be juicing. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Haze (ranked 2281 p4p, 2264 weight class) and Oliver Robson (ranked 296 p4p, 291 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darryl Haze !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Haze ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haze has been working on his balance at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Robson.
Haze can't break the clinch.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haze or not.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haze .
Nice body punch from Robson.
Haze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze 's elbow.
Haze is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson presses Haze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Haze is breathing heavily.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Haze 's head.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
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!
Haze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze blocks the elbow strike.
Haze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robson cracks Haze with a nice body shot.
Robson pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Haze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Robson.
Robson presses Haze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson gets through Haze 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Haze is rocked!
Robson dips a shoulder and cracks Haze with a mighty uppercut! Haze falls back against the cage and Robson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Haze is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Robson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 1977 p4p, 2524 weight class) and First Wife (ranked 252 p4p, 318 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, First Wife!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife has Skallagrimsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands an uppercut.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson gets through Wife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wife.
Wife misses with some punches.
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skallagrimsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skallagrimsson pushes a forearm under Wife's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wife is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
A relieved looking Eyvind Skallagrimsson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 2667 p4p, 2054 weight class) and Grow Up (ranked 349 p4p, 260 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grow Up!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Up looks like he's trying to stand up.
Up missing with punches from the bottom.
Up manages to get to full guard.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but Up is working from the bottom.
Up is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Up is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Up is keeping the position.
Up has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Up tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Up is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
Up has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Up biding his time, controlling Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't escape the position.
Up throwing sloppy strikes.
Lee tries to escape but Up has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Up has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Up is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Up let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Up slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee turns into Up and is now in his guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Up is keeping the position for now.
Lee stops Up from standing up.
Up looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Up is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Up looking to control.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Up is keeping the position for now.
Lee is standing up over Up. Up looks to escape but Lee dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Up's guard.
Up keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Up can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Up trying to control from the bottom.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Up is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Up is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee prevents Up from improving his position.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Up taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Up is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Up sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee prevents Up from improving his position.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Up can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Up throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Up tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Up is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Up wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Up knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a kimura but Up is defending well.
Up manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Up is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Up looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Up keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Up trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Up is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Up is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Up pinned against the cage. Up gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee misses with the body kick
and Up counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Up is controlling well.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Up sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Up drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Up is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Up circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Up is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Up tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee won't allow Up to get back to his feet.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Up is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee prevents Up from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Up has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Up is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee stops Up from getting back to his feet.
Grow Up has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Up trying to control from the bottom.
Up is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Up's waist but Up gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Up is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Up as Lee shoots in.
Lee looks to clinch
and Up counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Up sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Up is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to improve his position but Up is controlling well.
Up trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Up thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee won't allow Up to pass to mount.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Up defends well.
Up trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Robert Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Up might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Up defends well.
Up wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Up is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robert Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Up is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lee!
A relieved looking Robert Lee 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bean Bryant (ranked 1006 p4p, 1297 weight class) and Iso Paa (ranked 136 p4p, 173 weight class). Bean Bryant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Iso Paa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa misses with a hook.
A head kick by Paa misses
and Bryant counters by moving into the clinch.
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Paa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in for a double leg but Paa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Paa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bryant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Bryant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paa has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Bryant crashes against the mat.
Bryant gets to mount! Paa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bryant wants to control the pace but Paa is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bryant wants to pass to mount but Paa is defending the position.
Bryant is looking to stall here but Paa recovers full guard.
Paa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Bryant passes into half guard.
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryant is working away from the top position though.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Paa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paa wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paa is looking to control Bryant 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
Paa moves into full guard.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Paa is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryant is pushing down on Paa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paa is fighting to maintain full guard but Bryant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
Bryant is pressing down on Paa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paa is holding on for now.
Paa is looking to control Bryant 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
Bryant 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.
Bryant prevents Paa from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bean Bryant dominated that round.
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.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Paa scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bean Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryant with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa pulls Bryant in to control the position.
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paa keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Paa is retaining full guard.
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bryant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryant .
Bryant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant 's back!
Bryant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Räkälä inform us that Paa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paa looking for the choke but no joy.
Paa looking for the RNC.
Bryant is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant won't enjoy being in this position. Paa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bryant is tapping - it's over boys! Paa picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 610 p4p, 1617 weight class) and DeShawn Robinson (ranked 84 p4p, 215 weight class). Maestro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shortwire - Reconfig. DeShawn Robinson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson scores with a kick to the body.
Maestro misses with a looping left.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Maestro shoots in but no luck this time.
Maestro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maestro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Maestro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Robinson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Robinson prevents Maestro from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson tries to bench press Maestro off him but Maestro keeps the position.
Maestro trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Maestro taking a breather here.
Maestro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maestro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maestro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro postures up.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maestro is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robinson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maestro trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro postures up.
Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro postures up.
That's four 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.
Maestro tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Maestro controls the position from side control.
Maestro tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
Maestro is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maestro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maestro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maestro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maestro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy.
Maestro slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Robinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Maestro from advancing to side control.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro trying to control the pace.
Maestro is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Matija Maestro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maestro trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robinson tries to score with a low kick but Maestro moves his leg out of the way.
DeShawn Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Maestro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
Maestro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robinson is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Robinson won't allow Maestro to pass to mount.
Robinson 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.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Maestro.
Maestro is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maestro is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Maestro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Maestro eventually gives up the hold.
Maestro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Robinson stops Maestro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro works his way to his opponent's back.
Robinson tries to roll but Maestro sticks to his back.
Maestro looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Maestro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Maestro gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maestro checks it well.
Maestro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maestro lands in his opponent's guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maestro working a defensive guard here.
Maestro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Robinson has his hands clasped together but Maestro extends and breaks Robinson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maestro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike KnockOut (ranked 1078 p4p, 1210 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 144 p4p, 166 weight class). Bob Probert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KnockOut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert misses the jab.
KnockOut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probert wants to slow KnockOut down by chopping away at his legs.
Probert throws out a loose jab but KnockOut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KnockOut.
Probert misses with a straight left.
KnockOut is looking to counter punch.
A big left from KnockOut misses.
Probert's coach down at The House Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Probert's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
KnockOut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probert manages to avoid it.
KnockOut scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from KnockOut finds it's way through Probert's defenses.
KnockOut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probert momentarily.
A jab from Probert misses.
KnockOut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probert.
KnockOut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but KnockOut ducks down to avoid it.
Probert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
KnockOut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert takes one to the chin there.
Probert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Probert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KnockOut throws out the jab.
KnockOut misses with a jab to the body
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert throws a shot from downtown. KnockOut moves away and avoids it.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert slips under a jab.
KnockOut misses with an uppercut.
Probert throws a body punch but KnockOut moves out of range.
Mike KnockOut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Probert lands an overhand right.
KnockOut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Probert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
KnockOut throws a poor cross that misses
and Probert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KnockOut.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from KnockOut misses its target.
KnockOut tests Probert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KnockOut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
KnockOut slips a jab from Probert.
KnockOut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from KnockOut misses the target.
KnockOut thuds his right hand into Probert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
KnockOut avoids the body shot from Probert.
A quick step to the side and KnockOut tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Probert misses.
KnockOut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
KnockOut throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert.
KnockOut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Probert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KnockOut throws a hook but Probert avoids it easily.
KnockOut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
KnockOut misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut lands with a shot to the body.
Probert throws a leg kick which misses KnockOut's front leg but catches the back leg as KnockOut tries to avoid it.
Probert lands the left hand.
KnockOut misses with a straight left.
KnockOut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Probert misses with a body shot.
It looked like KnockOut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Probert scores with a shot to the body.
Probert avoids the body shot from KnockOut.
Probert takes a swing at KnockOut's ribcage but misses.
KnockOut connects with the punch.
Probert lands a nice looking body shot.
KnockOut throws a jab when Probert was well out of range.
Probert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
KnockOut throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from KnockOut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Probert throws a leg kick which misses KnockOut's front leg but catches the back leg as KnockOut tries to avoid it.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Probert misses.
The fighters circling - KnockOut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Probert - just one landing.
Probert moves forwards but KnockOut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert moves away from the strike by KnockOut.
Probert connects with a right hand. KnockOut shakes it off.
KnockOut throws a poor cross that misses
and Probert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Probert cracks a nice hook into KnockOut's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
KnockOut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
KnockOut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Probert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Probert misses with a leg kick
and KnockOut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert swings widly with a right hand
and KnockOut counters with a stiff right hand.
Probert slips a straight right by KnockOut.
KnockOut throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
Probert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from KnockOut with a body shot.
Probert drops his hands momentarily and KnockOut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
KnockOut avoids the body shot from Probert.
KnockOut misses with a hook. Probert ducked under it nicely.
Probert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
KnockOut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob Probert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - KnockOut coming out on top.
KnockOut misses with an uppercut
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert avoids the body shot from KnockOut.
Probert with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but KnockOut is just out of range.
KnockOut misses with an uppercut.
Probert let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
KnockOut lands a slapping body shot.
Probert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Probert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces KnockOut back to the cage. Probert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
KnockOut is rocked!
Probert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KnockOut circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh KnockOut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
KnockOut swings for the body but Probert moves out of range.
and Probert counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts KnockOut! He's just covering up as Probert starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Probert!
After the fight, Bob Probert was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 495 p4p, 1508 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 78 p4p, 206 weight class). Agent Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Armando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armando throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith moves out of range as Armando strikes.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armando feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Donk. Armando catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Armando's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Armando throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Armando with a nice cross.
Smith clinches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Armando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
Smith tries to work over Armando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armando.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
Smith misses with some punches.
Armando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Armando blocks it.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armando pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Armando lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with some punches.
Armando has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Armando misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Armando working aggressively here.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Armando.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Armando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a body shot from Armando.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armando backwards.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Armando.
Armando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Armando.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Armando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Armando blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith is leaning against Armando and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armando.
Armando blocks a body shot from Smith.
Armando blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armando misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Armando takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Armando lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Armando tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Armando back against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Agent Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
Smith drops Armando with a beautiful combination! Armando stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Armando is rocked!
Armando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a huge right that knocks Armando out cold! Smith is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Agent Smith!
Agent Smith is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Agent Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demo Kable (ranked 631 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Wanderlei Rua (ranked 86 p4p, 228 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demo Kable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kable just misses with a punch to the body.
Kable jabs at Rua's body.
Kable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Kable changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua misses with a hook. Kable ducked under it nicely.
Kable staying out of range there.
Rua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Rua misses.
Jab by Rua.
Kable seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Kable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kable steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Kable looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Kable just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua tries to clinch
and Kable counters with a three punch combo that has Rua backing up. Rua nods at Kable to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 It looks like Demo Kable has been cut.
Kable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kable is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kable throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua misses with a hook
and Kable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
Kable misses with an uppercut.
Rua jabs at Kable's body.
Rua moves out of range as Kable strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kable. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua slips a straight right by Kable.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Kable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua works Kable's body with a nice hook.
Kable with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kable connects with a crisp jab.
Rua thuds a left hand into Kable's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kable misses with a right hand
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kable cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua working aggressively here.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua pushes Kable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Kable blocks with his arms.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kable backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by Kable.
Kable blocking some punches.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kable is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Kable breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kable moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Kable.
Kable lands a two punch combo.
Kable fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Kable.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kable.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Kable misses its intended target.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kable takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Kable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Wanderlei Rua's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Kable counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kable misses with the combination.
Kable misses with a hook to the body
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kable throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Kable misses with a body shot.
Kable takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kable tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Kable.
Rua throws a hook but Kable avoids it easily.
Rua has Kable up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kable tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Rua misses with some punches.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wanderlei Rua will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kable with a nice cross.
Rua throws a leg kick but Kable checks it.
Kable stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Kable connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Wanderlei Rua's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua looks to throw the jab but Kable is out of range.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kable at a distance.
Kable lands with a good body shot.
Kable misses with a left hand
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Rua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kable.
Rua connects with a body shot.
Kable looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kable throws a big shot that misses.
Kable throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kable with a jab.
Kable throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua drops Kable with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kable looks back up at him and smiles so Rua waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kable is rocked!
Demo Kable's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Kable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kable defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Kable misses the target.
Kable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kable looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Kable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kable ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Kable looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Kable takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua throws a jab when Kable was well out of range.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kable throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua lands a slapping body shot.
Kable takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kable lands with a good body shot.
Kable lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua punishes Kable's body with a nice straight punch.
Kable takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kable.
A counter left hand to the body from Kable misses its target.
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kable blocks a body shot from Rua.
Wanderlei Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kable.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Kable has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rua.
Kable takes a shot to the head.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Kable avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by Kable.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Kable controls his hands.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Kable's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rua.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kable backwards.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rua.
Rua presses Kable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kable backwards.
Demo Kable's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rua.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua pushes Kable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Kable has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rua pushes Kable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kables head.
Rua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kable up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Kable misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kable has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua misses with some punches.
Kable blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Kable misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Kable catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Rua catches Kable right on the button with a cross.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rua digs a good body shot into Kable's ribs.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Kable's shoulder, as Kable tries to avoid the shot.
Kable ducks right into an uppercut from Rua.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua moves away from the strike by Kable.
A countering left hand to the body from Rua misses.
Kable scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kable takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Kable saw that one coming.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kable.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kable loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Rua sends Kable crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rua is motioning to the referee to let Kable up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kable throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Kable sets himself, and Rua steps forward looking for the clinch! Kable avoids it this time.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kable misses the target.
Kable misses with a body shot.
Kable's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kable scrambles back to his feet.
Rua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Kable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Demo Kable's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kable.
Kable waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Kable seems to have got his legs back now.
Rua jabs at Kable's body.
Rua lands a big uppercut and Kable crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kable looks OK. Rua waves Kable back to his feet!
Rua finds Kable's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kable flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Rua lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kable will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderlei Rua!
Wanderlei Rua is the new heavyweight champion!
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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