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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McBrowner (ranked 4247 p4p, 4341 weight class) and Elvis Stormberg (ranked 91 p4p, 95 weight class). 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 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel McBrowner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvis Stormberg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McBrowner is looking to regain half guard here but Stormberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Stormberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McBrowner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McBrowner is trying to get back to full guard.
Stormberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McBrowner is looking to improve his position.
McBrowner is pressing down on Stormberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBrowner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stormberg wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stormberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
McBrowner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stormberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrowner is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBrowner pushes down on Stormberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McBrowner tries to pass to full mount but Stormberg defends it.
Stormberg trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBrowner trying to mount his opponent but Stormberg defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrowner 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.
Stormberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stormberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBrowner pulls his head out easily.
Stormberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBrowner pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBrowner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McBrowner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McBrowner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McBrowner!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel McBrowner 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Five (ranked 4688 p4p, 4687 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 144 p4p, 143 weight class). 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 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five misses with a kick to the body
and Two counters with a three punch combo that has Five backing up. Five nods at Two to acknowledge the strikes.
Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Two avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Two.
Five misses with a takedown attempt - Two sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Two clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two breaks the clinch.
Two shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Two showed some decent athleticism there.
Five is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Five avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five is looking to improve his position.
Two takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Two works his foot free and advances to mount.
Five can't escape the position.
Two controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Five throwing hammer fists to the chest of Two. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two controlling from mount.
Five is looking to improve his position but Two isn't that keen on the idea.
Two throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Five is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Two has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two!
Test Two 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cheyenne Little Dove (ranked 4705 p4p, 4867 weight class) and Mike Barnes (ranked 276 p4p, 284 weight class). Mike Barnes struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cheyenne Little Dove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little Dove takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Little Dove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Little Dove closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Little Dove.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Little Dove gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Little Dove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Little Dove lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Little Dove won't allow it.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove.
Little Dove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Little Dove.
Little Dove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Little Dove has double underhooks.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.
Little Dove throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove.
Little Dove keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Little Dove fails to land.
Little Dove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage.
Little Dove has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes stalling the fight.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Little Dove has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Little Dove has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Little Dove has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Little Dove gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Little Dove.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Little Dove fails to land.
Little Dove misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Little Dove scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Little Dove.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little Dove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage.
Little Dove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little Dove lands with a cross.
 Barnes is rocked!
Little Dove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Little Dove finish him?
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Little Dove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Little Dove keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little Dove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Little Dove misses.
Little Dove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Little Dove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little Dove scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheyenne Little Dove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Little Dove has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheyenne Little Dove!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Senior Coles (ranked 3887 p4p, 4493 weight class) and Liam Mcgregor (ranked 442 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Senior Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liam Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcgregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcgregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Mcgregor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coles is keeping the position for now.
Coles is trying to control the position but Mcgregor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles pulls Mcgregor in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Coles shows good takedown defense.
Coles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mcgregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coles defends well and Mcgregor ends up having to push Coles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgregor shoots in and drives through. Coles sprawls well.
Senior Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Mcgregor.
No luck for Coles with that takedown attempt.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Coles. Coles gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coles sprawls well initially but Mcgregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgregor thows a huge punch but Coles dodges it nicely.
Mcgregor with the ground and pound but Coles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coles trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
Coles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coles working a defensive guard here.
Coles trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcgregor controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgregor defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor gets to his feet. Coles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Coles avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor instigates a clinch.
Coles tries a knee to the head but Mcgregor blocks it.
Coles is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgregor has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
Coles shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coles but Coles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Mcgregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor gets underhooks to prevent Coles's takedown attempt.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
Mcgregor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Coles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Coles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgregor throws a fast counter high kick but Coles manages to duck under it in time.
Coles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor dives in and grabs Coles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coles pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out.
Senior Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Mcgregor.
Mcgregor moves into the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Coles avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coles to keep the fight standing.
Mcgregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coles to keep the fight standing.
Coles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coles!
You can see the frustration on Coles's face as Mcgregor controls the position.
Mcgregor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Coles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Coles works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coles trying to control the position.
Mcgregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coles in particular looking to stall.
Mcgregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coles is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcgregor scores with a few weak punches.
Coles is looking to take a break and control but Mcgregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgregor throws a counter combo.
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.
Coles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coles checks the leg kick.
Coles tries for a takedown but Mcgregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coles somewhat.
Coles tries for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away easily
and Mcgregor counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Coles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coles pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coles is pulling down on Mcgregor's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Mcgregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Coles sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coles misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coles as he avoids it easily.
Mcgregor has closed the distance and engaged Coles in a clinch.
Coles tries for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks.
Coles manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liam Mcgregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coles keeping full guard, as Mcgregor tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgregor postures up in Coles's guard and throws a big left but Coles blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coles trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgregor has Coles up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgregor is keeping the position for now.
Coles trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcgregor wriggles free and stands up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coles.
Mcgregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coles avoids it really well and circles away.
Senior Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Mcgregor.
Coles tries for a takedown but Mcgregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Coles shows good takedown defense.
Coles stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgregor. Mcgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Senior Coles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor gets a clinch.
Coles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coles fails to pull guard.
Mcgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coles with the inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coles.
Coles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgregor's sensitive parts.
Coles throws a body punch but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Coles has his takedown stuffed
and Mcgregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcgregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor drags the fight down to the ground.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Coles from controlling successfully.
Coles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgregor can't keep his opponent in guard - Coles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Senior Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgregor tries to get to full guard but Coles has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor taking some punishment here, with Coles in his half guard.
Liam Mcgregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coles is working for a kimura but Mcgregor is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Mcgregor.
I've got Mcgregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Mcgregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Six (ranked 4805 p4p, 4803 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 106 p4p, 108 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Fisher was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six shoots in but no luck this time.
Six looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Six wants to get up but he can't break Fisher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fisher is trying to keep Six in close.
Fisher wants to stand but Six is controlling the position.
Six wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher being controlled here, momentarily.
Six drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Six jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Six with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into Six's guard.
Six is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Six is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Six keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher stays in close to Six's body and controls the position.
Six looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Six working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Six is pulling down on Fisher's head. It's preventing any offense from Fisher, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Six working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisher scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fisher.
I think Fisher 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fisher 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 4373 p4p, 4372 weight class) and Lasse Virinen (ranked 99 p4p, 97 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasse Virinen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Virinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Virinen misses with a looping left.
Virinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virinen lands with a straight right. Weismuller didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Virinen takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Virinen defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Virinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Virinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Virinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virinen swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weismuller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virinen throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Virinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Virinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Virinen!
Lasse Virinen gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Forza (ranked 4885 p4p, 4612 weight class) and Holger Frankborger (ranked 110 p4p, 140 weight class). Holger Frankborger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimundo Forza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Holger Frankborger!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankborger dives in and scores a takedown into Forza's guard.
Forza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Frankborger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Forza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frankborger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frankborger gets a double leg takedown into Forza's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Forza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frankborger controls the pace.
Forza looking for a guillotine here but Frankborger defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankborger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Forza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frankborger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frankborger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frankborger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Forza keeping full guard, as Frankborger tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frankborger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frankborger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankborger looking to pass the guard.
Frankborger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frankborger tries to free his leg and advance position but Forza is retaining full guard.
Frankborger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Forza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frankborger has Forza in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frankborger trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankborger has his foot on Forza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forza works his way back into a safe position though.
Forza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Forza trying to control but Frankborger is working from the bottom.
Forza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Forza drops back looking for a leg! Frankborger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frankborger manages to kick Forza off! Forza jumps back into Frankborger's guard.
Frankborger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forza trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankborger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forza advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimundo Forza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Forza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimundo Forza!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 4883 p4p, 4685 weight class) and Bison FireWalker (ranked 111 p4p, 105 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bison FireWalker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FireWalker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sampaio sprawls well initially but FireWalker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sampaio trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FireWalker prevents Sampaio from improving his position.
Sampaio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
FireWalker is pushing down on Sampaio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sampaio is fighting to maintain full guard but FireWalker has managed to sneak the leg through.
FireWalker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sampaio moves into full guard.
Sampaio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! FireWalker rolls with it to try and escape but Sampaio cranks on the arm and FireWalker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fortunado Sampaio!
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