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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Jones (ranked 6880 p4p, 25344 weight class) and Heboa Jasoy (ranked 696 p4p, 736 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heboa Jasoy !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jasoy won't be happy with that.
Jasoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jasoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is putting a hurting on Jasoy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Jasoy is defending well.
Jasoy is not content to let Jones control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasoy tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jasoy has given up his back here.
Jasoy wants to escape the position.
Jasoy fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Will Jones go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jasoy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jones throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jasoy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for the RNC.
Jones is hanging on to Jasoy 's back as he tries to escape.
Jones is looking to control Jasoy but Jasoy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jasoy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jasoy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the position.
Jones looking to break Jasoy 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jasoy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jasoy is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Jasoy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jasoy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jasoy is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jasoy is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones tightening his grip on Jasoy , looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Jasoy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jasoy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You can see the frustration on Jasoy 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jasoy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
Jones has the hooks in. Jasoy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jasoy taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Jones!
A very excited looking Victor Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozo Ambrozije (ranked 25186 p4p, 6039 weight class) and Android Gero (ranked 707 p4p, 647 weight class). Jozo Ambrozije 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozo Ambrozije!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Gero!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrozije shoots in but Gero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ambrozije changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gero tries to avoid it but Ambrozije manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gero to the ground. Gero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gero tries for a takedown but Ambrozije sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gero misses with a two punch combination.
Gero looks winded!
Gero wants to clinch up but Ambrozije keeps it at a distance.
Gero misses with a wild combination.
Gero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrozije gets a clinch.
Gero is trying to pull guard but Ambrozije has him pressed against the cage.
Jozo Ambrozije has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Gero.
Ambrozije jumps guard but Gero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambrozije could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrozije is trying to pull guard but Gero has him pressed against the cage.
Ambrozije tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gero smiles and moves away.
Ambrozije fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gero, pushing him back against the cage.
Ambrozije tries to break free but Gero pushes him back against the cage.
Ambrozije is trying to force a seperation but Gero has the dominant position.
Ambrozije ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ambrozije no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gero wanted to stand there but Ambrozije had control of the position.
Gero won't allow Ambrozije to sweep him here.
Ambrozije is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gero is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ambrozije holds on and takes a little breather.
Ambrozije continues to stall.
Ambrozije is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gero preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gero tries for a takedown but Ambrozije circles away easily
and Ambrozije counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ambrozije is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gero is staying active underneath Ambrozije, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ambrozije seems to be looking for submissions.
Ambrozije wants to take a breather but Gero is having none of it.
Ambrozije throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ambrozije is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gero still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gero has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ambrozije's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrozije tries to buck Gero off but Gero is having none of it.
Gero tries to score with some ground and pound. Ambrozije controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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 Jozo Ambrozije will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ambrozije throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gero's waist but Gero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ambrozije off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Gero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gero tries to clinch up
and Ambrozije counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ambrozije seems to be looking for submissions.
Gero wants to control but Ambrozije passes into side.
Ambrozije is staying tight to Gero's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gero is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrozije trying to control but Gero postures up.
Ambrozije is pressing down on Gero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ambrozije has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gero has managed to get both his arms back between Ambrozije's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambrozije is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ambrozije.
Ambrozije is pushing down on Gero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gero is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambrozije has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ambrozije misses with a head shot. Gero uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambrozije accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gero trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambrozije accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambrozije stopping the sweep attempt from Gero.
Ambrozije trying to control the position from guard on top but Gero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambrozije will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije pushes down on Gero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ambrozije is trying to control the action in half guard but Gero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ambrozije wants to stand up but Gero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ambrozije thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ambrozije seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambrozije looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gero!
Ambrozije trying to control the action but Gero is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ambrozije wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gero, who protects the arm well.
Ambrozije fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrozije working away.
Gero dodges the ground and pound from Ambrozije.
Ambrozije throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jozo Ambrozije dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ambrozije tries to clinch up but Gero circles away and keeps his distance.
Ambrozije shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ambrozije performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ambrozije missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jozo Ambrozije overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero wants to improve his position but Ambrozije is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrozije not doing much here.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ambrozije works his way into full mount!
Ambrozije controlling his opponent.
Gero wants to hold on but Ambrozije pushes him away.
Ambrozije is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gero is surviving well by controlling Ambrozije's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ambrozije.
Ambrozije tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ambrozije trying to control but Gero is having none of it.
Ambrozije is really struggling to control Gero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije thowing shots but they're missing.
Gero is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ambrozije throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ambrozije throws some wild stikes that Gero manages to avoid easily.
Ambrozije landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ambrozije swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gero is now in Ambrozije's guard. A big mistake from Ambrozije there, giving up the dominant position!
Gero stopping the sweep attempt from Ambrozije.
Ambrozije is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije wants to stand up but Gero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ambrozije throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ambrozije thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gero's head.
Ambrozije moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Ambrozije crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrozije thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Android Gero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jozo Ambrozije is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambrozije trying to control the position but Gero is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozo Ambrozije showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambrozije, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozo Ambrozije!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cade Connors (ranked 6775 p4p, 6472 weight class) and Thorulf Hammar (ranked 694 p4p, 680 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cade Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thorulf Hammar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Connors clinches with his opponent.
Hammar trying to stall but Connors improves his position.
Connors is looking for a takedown.
Hammar stalling against the cage.
Hammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connors misses with a body punch.
Connors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammar.
Connors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammar stalling against the cage.
Connors pushes Hammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connors misses with a body punch.
Hammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors throws a right and a left that Hammar avoids nicely.
Connors moves in looking to clinch but Hammar pushes him off.
Connors moves into the clinch.
Connors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammar tries to throw a body punch but Connors avoids it by throwing Hammar back against the cage.
Connors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Connors scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been informed that Hammar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Connors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Connors as Hammar tries to tie him up.
Connors tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammar smiles and moves away.
Hammar throws a head kick that Connors semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammar.
Connors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammar with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors tries to clinch but Hammar moves out of range.
Connors on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorulf Hammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammar throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connors with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammar counters with a left and a right that stings Connors.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cade Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connors walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hammar.
Connors fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammar throws out a counter right but Connors avoids it with no problem.
Cade Connors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Connors misses.
Connors's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connors scrambles back to his feet.
Hammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Hammar finds it's target.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Connors throws a body punch but Hammar moves out of range.
Hammar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Connors lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors needs to keep his hands up - Hammar had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Connors 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connors tries for a takedown but Hammar circles away easily
and Hammar counters with a three punch combo that has Connors backing up. Connors nods at Hammar to acknowledge the strikes.
Connors is breathing heavily.
Hammar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connors.
Hammar feints a counter leg kick.
Connors gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammar pushes Connors away with a front kick.
Connors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammar.
Hammar throws out a counter right but Connors avoids it with no problem.
Hammar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammar.
Hammar lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connors has his takedown stuffed
and Hammar counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hammar tenderised Connors's leg. Connors is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammar. That's going to slow Connors down.
Hammar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connors takes one to the chin there.
Connors on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammar. Hammar obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connors takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Connors.
Hammar lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammar works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick there by Hammar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammar.
Connors wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorulf Hammar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hammar scores with a body shot.
Connors has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammar.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammar.
Hammar works the jab nicely.
Connors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammar counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hammar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Connors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connors looks to clinch
and Hammar counters with an outside leg kick.
Hammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Connors.
Hammar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connors.
Connors on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hammar scoring well with a low kick there.
Hammar jabs Connors to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Connors takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Connors misses with a few strikes there.
Hammar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Hammar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammar scores with a jab. Connors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Hammar finds it's way through Connors's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connors throws a series of punches but Hammar moves out of range.
Connors shoots and misses
and Hammar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammar swivels and escapes.
Hammar scores with a jab. Connors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammar keeps Connors at a distance using the push kick.
Connors will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammar throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
Connors has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammar.
Hammar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hammar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Connors in his tracks.
Hammar throws a shot to the body.
Hammar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hammar connects with a leg kick.
Hammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammar digs a good body shot into Connors's ribs.
Hammar scores with a jab.
Hammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammar misses with a wild combination.
Thorulf Hammar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors takes a kick to the side of the head.
Connors throws a combination that misses
letting Hammar counter with a right hand.
Hammar works the jab nicely.
Hammar feints and then cracks Connors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connors down.
Hammar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hammar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connors shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connors moves in looking to clinch but Hammar pushes him off.
That kick from Hammar tenderised Connors's leg. Connors is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cade Connors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammar scoring well with a low kick there.
Connors closes the distance and clinches up with Hammar, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes Hammar against the cage but Hammar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cade Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammar scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connors misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Hammar.
Hammar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Hammar lands but Connors takes it in his stride.
A jab from Hammar does it's job there.
Hammar digs a good hook to Connors's body.
Connors takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Hammar - just one landing.
Hammar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammar lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hammar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorulf Hammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Connors has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammar.
Hammar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connors throws out the jab.
Connors misses with a takedown
and Hammar counters with a one-two to the body.
Hammar lands with a straight right. Connors didn't see that one coming.
Connors shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Hammar there.
Some wild striking there from Connors.
Connors looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammar lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammar thows a body kick. Connors tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar cracks Connors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammar lands a nice shot that snaps Connors's head back.
Hammar throws a head kick that half lands.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Connors throws an overhand right that lands on Hammar's shoulder, as Hammar tries to avoid the shot.
Hammar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connors looks to land a combination but Hammar avoids it well.
Connors slips a jab and a cross from Hammar.
Connors went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Connors closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left lands for Hammar.
Connors throws a combination that misses
and Hammar counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammar scoring well with a low kick there.
Hammar scores with a jab to the head.
Hammar throws a good cross that connects.
Cade Connors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Hammar lands but Connors takes it in his stride.
Hammar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Connors. That did some damage!
Connors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connors being controlled against the cage.
Connors prevents a body shot from Hammar.
Connors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hammar as the two fighters clinch.
Hammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammar breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammar.
Connors takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Hammar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammar counters with a three punch combo that has Connors backing up. Connors nods at Hammar to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cade Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Hammar.
Hammar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connors.
Connors shoots and misses
and Hammar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Connors takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thorulf Hammar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Connors takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammar lands a glancing blow to the side of Connors's head.
Hammar throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammar digs a good hook to Connors's body.
An inside leg kick from Connors misses.
Hammar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hammar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connors moves to clinch but Hammar breaks away
and Hammar counters with a big head kick but Connors shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar connects with a leg kick.
Hammar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hammar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connors doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammar scores with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammar throws a head kick that Connors semi-blocks.
Hammar cracks a nice hook into Connors's ribs.
Hammar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connors has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connors tries to clinch up
and Hammar counters with a good low kick that Connors was not able to check.
Connors misses with a hook
and Hammar counters with a three punch combo that has Connors backing up. Connors nods at Hammar to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorulf Hammar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammar 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorulf Hammar!
During a confident post fight interview, Thorulf Hammar 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Takizowa (ranked 6629 p4p, 6527 weight class) and Robert Ross (ranked 681 p4p, 680 weight class). Shiro Takizowa 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiro Takizowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Ross!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross gets caught napping as Takizowa dives in and scores a takedown. Ross manages to retain guard.
Ross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ross is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Takizowa has his hands clasped together but Ross extends and breaks Takizowa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Ross!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Primo Runduski (ranked 3588 p4p, 4879 weight class) and Albrerich Tiny Tim (ranked 231 p4p, 285 weight class). Primo Runduski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Primo Runduski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albrerich Tiny Tim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runduski steps in with a hook that catches Tiny Tim right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Runduski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tiny Tim looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Runduski!
Primo Runduski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santa Perez (ranked 3257 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 399 p4p, 467 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Santa Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santa Perez's waist but Santa Perez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Santa Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov is trying to drag Santa Perez to the mat but Santa Perez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santa Perez gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santa Perez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jorge Santa Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
A nice left hand lands by Santa Perez.
Still in the clinch, Santa Perez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santa Perez.
Santa Perez misses with some punches.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Santa Perez lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Santa Perez.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santa Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Santa Perez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Santa Perez.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Santa Perez is controlling him.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santa Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santa Perez is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santa Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santa Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov looks winded!
Santa Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Santa Perez.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Santa Perez lands a right hand.
Santa Perez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Santa Perez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Santa Perez presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Santa Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santa Perez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Santa Perez.
Santa Perez scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Perez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Santa Perez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Santa Perez.
Santa Perez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Santa Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
 Magomedov is rocked!
Santa Perez lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Santa Perez finish him?
Santa Perez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santa Perez scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Santa Perez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santa Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santa Perez lands a body shot.
Santa Perez lands a nice uppercut.
Santa Perez lands with a left to the head.
Santa Perez scores with a shoulder strike.
Santa Perez lands a shot to the body.
Santa Perez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Santa Perez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Santa Perez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santa Perez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Santa Perez.
Santa Perez lands a big right hand that drops Magomedov! The killer instinct kicks in and Santa Perez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santa Perez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Santa Perez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorge Santa Perez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 3382 p4p, 3626 weight class) and Verney Lapierre (ranked 215 p4p, 234 weight class). Dux's entrance music is Bloodsport. A fine choice. Lapierre has chosen Sugar as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Verney Lapierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lapierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lapierre sneaks back into half guard.
Lapierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux distracts Lapierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lapierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux pushing down on Lapierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Dux.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux drops an elbow to the side of Lapierre's head.
Lapierre looking for subs from the bottom but Dux mounts him!
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!
Lapierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lapierre looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lapierre is still trying to improve position.
Lapierre is in a horrible position here. Dux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lapierre is squirming around, avoiding Dux's attempts to control the action.
Dux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lapierre is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux breaks from Lapierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dux unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux cracks Lapierre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lapierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux with shots to the head and body - Lapierre looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lapierre is rocked!
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lapierre is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lapierre in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lapierre to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Our winner, Frank Dux, 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dzastins Vilums (ranked 4323 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Niall ODooley (ranked 502 p4p, 364 weight class). Niall ODooley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dzastins Vilums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall ODooley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by ODooley.
Vilums fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ODooley avoids it really well and circles away.
ODooley lands the left hand.
ODooley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vilums takes a jab right on the kisser.
ODooley jabs Vilums right on the nose. Vilums blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from ODooley.
ODooley scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilums takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilums misses with a takedown attempt
and ODooley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilums gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilums misses with a takedown attempt
and ODooley counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzastins Vilums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ODooley catches Vilums with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
ODooley lands a head shot.
A left and a right from ODooley both land. Nice combination.
Vilums takes a jab right on the kisser.
ODooley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vilums on the side of the head.
 Vilums is rocked!
Niall ODooley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilums throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ODooley was covering up waiting for the punch and Vilums finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vilums drops back looking for a leg! ODooley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ODooley manages to kick Vilums off! Vilums jumps back into ODooley's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODooley wants to stand but Vilums is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilums trying to control the position from guard on top but ODooley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilums 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.
Vilums won't allow ODooley to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilums drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vilums jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilums trying to control the position from guard on top but ODooley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilums stays in close to ODooley's body and controls the position.
ODooley wants to stand and escape but Vilums is having none of it.
Vilums advances to half guard.
Vilums trying to control the action but ODooley is working from the bottom.
Vilums stops ODooley from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vilums is working for a kimura but ODooley is defending it quite comfortably.
Vilums moves into full mount! ODooley won't be happy about that!
Vilums can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ODooley is looking to escape.
Vilums looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niall ODooley dominated that round.
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.
ODooley connects with a looping right hand.
ODooley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vilums.
ODooley works Vilums's body with a nice hook.
ODooley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
ODooley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vilums throws an overhand right that lands on ODooley's shoulder, as ODooley tries to avoid the shot.
ODooley lands with an overhand left.
ODooley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilums tries to move into range but ODooley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ODooley scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ODooley lands a jab.
ODooley punishes Vilums's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODooley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ODooley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ODooley lands a jab-cross combination.
ODooley misses with a combination
and Vilums counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vilums'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.
Vilums seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. ODooley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dzastins Vilums!
Dzastins Vilums seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Valle (ranked 1640 p4p, 4470 weight class) and Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr (ranked 171 p4p, 377 weight class). Valle comes to the cage accompanied by Faraon Love Shady - Mi Cunumi. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Valle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valle is fending him off so far but Da Silva Jr persists. Nope, Valle circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valle but Valle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr clinches up against the cage.
Valle lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but Valle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jesus Valle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr.
Valle lands a left hand.
Da Silva Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr has been cut.
Da Silva Jr gets control of Valle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Valle stands up from Da Silva Jr's guard - Valle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valle missing with a left hand there. Da Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva Jr's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Silva Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Jr jumps guard but Valle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Silva Jr blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Da Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valle walks away with a smile on his face. Da Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva Jr fails to pull guard.
Valle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva Jr avoids it.
Da Silva Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valle lands an elbow inside.
Da Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Valle holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva Jr drops back down to his feet.
Valle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Valle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valle drops Da Silva Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Da Silva Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Da Silva Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valle misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Valle finish him?
Valle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valle throws an overhand right that has Da Silva Jr reeling! Valle follows up with more punches and Da Silva Jr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Valle!
Jesus Valle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesus Valle thanked SMESH Nutrition 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Hhsshhshshs'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Biko (ranked 2045 p4p, 3610 weight class) and Brian Garcia (ranked 263 p4p, 429 weight class). Jon Biko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Garcia's chin.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Biko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Biko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biko rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Biko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Biko throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Biko avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
I was talking to Biko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Biko.
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Biko is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biko defends well.
Biko throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biko stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Biko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biko throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Biko is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia is rocked!
Biko loads up on a big left hand. Garcia felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Biko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Garcia can't hide his disappointment, as Biko celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Biko!
Jon Biko retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jon Biko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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