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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hornby (ranked 6273 p4p, 3801 weight class) and Kotaro Asakura (ranked 326 p4p, 238 weight class). The key to victory for Ben Hornby has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Hornby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hornby 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.
Asakura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asakura - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Hornby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asakura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hornby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hornby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Hornby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Hornby moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hornby if he has to take too many more of those.
Hornby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hornby tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Hornby off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hornby 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.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hornby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Hornby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Asakura as Hornby shoots in.
Asakura throws a head kick that Hornby semi-blocks.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hornby.
Hornby tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura feints and then cracks Hornby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hornby down.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Hornby is rocked!
Hornby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Hornby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura thows a body kick. Hornby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Hornby takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hornby is breathing heavily.
Asakura lands a front kick.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Asakura lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hornby crumples to the floor! Asakura milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kotaro Asakura!
Kotaro Asakura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemanja Kenitov (ranked 6383 p4p, 3957 weight class) and Rengar Tritty (ranked 671 p4p, 491 weight class). Nemanja Kenitov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Kenitov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rengar Tritty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Kenitov misses
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenitov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenitov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenitov tries to clinch up
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenitov throws a leg kick
and Tritty counters with a straight right hand.
Kenitov tries to land a body kick
and Tritty counters with a left and a right that stings Kenitov.
Kenitov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenitov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenitov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tritty counters with a straight right hand.
Kenitov throws a lazy head kick
and Tritty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenitov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tritty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tritty jabs Kenitov right on the nose. Kenitov blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tritty cracks Kenitov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenitov throws a lazy body kick
and Tritty counters with a two punch combo.
Tritty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenitovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenitov throws a series of punches but Tritty moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kenitov
and Tritty counters with a left and a right that stings Kenitov.
Tritty scores with a body shot.
Kenitov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tritty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kenitov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kenitov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tritty counters with a three punch combo that has Kenitov backing up. Kenitov nods at Tritty to acknowledge the strikes.
Rengar Tritty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Tritty scores with a punch to the head.
Tritty stalks Kenitov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kenitov's face. Kenitov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kenitov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tritty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tritty checks the leg kick.
Tritty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tritty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tritty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kenitov throws a lazy head kick
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenitov throws a sloppy head kick
and Tritty counters with a one-two to the body.
Kenitov throws a sloppy head kick
and Tritty counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Tritty scores with a four punch combination!
Kenitov wants to clinch
and Kenitov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tritty throws a combination. Kenitov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tritty clobbers Kenitov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nemanja Kenitov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenitov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tritty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenitov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenitov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenitov drops his hands momentarily and Tritty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tritty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenitov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenitov throws a sloppy head kick
and Tritty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tritty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Tritty lands with a straight right. Kenitov didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tritty scores with a four punch combination!
Kenitov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tritty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenitov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tritty scores with a one two! Kenitov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tritty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenitov is rocked!
Tritty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kenitov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kenitov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tritty finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenitov's head.
Oh Kenitov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenitov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tritty to counter with a crisp jab.
Tritty scores with a hook to the body. Kenitov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tritty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kenitov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kenitov looks to clinch but Tritty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kenitov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rengar Tritty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cestmir Cejka (ranked 4052 p4p, 6542 weight class) and Usman Magomedsharipov (ranked 478 p4p, 636 weight class). Usman Magomedsharipov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Usman Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Cejka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedsharipov doesn't seem phased though.
Cejka falls off balance throwing a combination
so Magomedsharipov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magomedsharipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Cejka being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Cejka is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cejka is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka is working an open guard so Magomedsharipov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedsharipov momentarily.
Cejka misses with a wild body shot.
Cejka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cejka digs a good body shot into Magomedsharipov's ribs.
Cejka's corner calls for a 1-2. Cejka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedsharipov fails to land the takedown.
Cejka's corner calls for a 1-2. Cejka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cejka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Magomedsharipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Cejka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cejka scores with a nice head shot.
Cejka connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Cejka is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A lazy left from Cejka finds it's target.
 Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Cejka misses with a combination
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejka is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Magomedsharipov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cejka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedsharipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedsharipov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cejka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magomedsharipov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cejka to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cejka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedsharipov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedsharipov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cejka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cejka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cejka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedsharipov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Magomedsharipov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cejka to his feet.
Cejka scores with a jab. Magomedsharipov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Cejka with a hook.
Cejka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cejka scores with the left hand. Magomedsharipov knows he should have avoided that one.
Magomedsharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cejka finish him?
Magomedsharipov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedsharipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedsharipov seems to have recovered his senses.
Cejka misses with a two punch combination.
Cejka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedsharipov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cejka on his heels. He'll look to pass Cejka's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka 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.
Cejka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Cejka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedsharipov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cejka is looking to stand back up but Magomedsharipov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cejka.
Usman Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedsharipov thows a huge punch but Cejka dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov stops Cejka from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cejka pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedsharipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cejka looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cejka misses with a combination
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedsharipov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedsharipov controlling the position from side mount.
Cejka wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedsharipov looking to control but instead Cejka has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov looks to land a strike but Cejka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magomedsharipov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedsharipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedsharipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedsharipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cejka wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cejka keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt - Cejka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Cejka there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Cejka.
Cejka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cejka as he connects with a hook.
Magomedsharipov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cejka works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cejka!
Magomedsharipov swings around for an armbar but Cejka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedsharipov's guard.
Cejka won't allow Magomedsharipov to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedsharipov is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to improve his position but instead Cejka has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cejka throws the left hand but Magomedsharipov avoids the punch easily.
Cejka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cejka throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cejka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedsharipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cejka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cejka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cejka has escaped and now he's on top!
Magomedsharipov has a closed guard, preventing Cejka from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand up but Cejka is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cejka uses it to pass to side control.
Usman Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cejka wants to stand but Magomedsharipov has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cejka throws a right and a left that Magomedsharipov avoids nicely.
Magomedsharipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedsharipov fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cejka throws a combination that misses
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cejka wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov with the ground and pound but Cejka uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magomedsharipov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cejka keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Cejka to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cejka keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cejka lands a nice hook to Magomedsharipov's body. Magomedsharipov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cejka throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cejka. That snapped Magomedsharipov's head back.
Magomedsharipov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cejka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedsharipov walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cejka misses with a left hand
and Magomedsharipov counters with a single leg into guard. Cejka didn't expect that.
Cejka wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cestmir Cejka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cejka, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killian Andrew (ranked 2119 p4p, 3524 weight class) and Decantery Jonson (ranked 304 p4p, 470 weight class). Andrew comes to the cage accompanied by Redcorn. Decantery Jonson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Killian Andrew's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Andrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Decantery Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Killian Andrew has been cut.
Jonson throws a shot from downtown. Andrew moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Andrew.
Jonson misses the shot to the body.
Jonson swings widly with a right hand
and Andrew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andrew has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jonson defend it? Andrew steps over the head and cranks it - Jonson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Andrew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Killian Andrew!
Killian Andrew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gog Cox (ranked 4165 p4p, 25200 weight class) and Justin Killer (ranked 491 p4p, 699 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gog Cox!
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, Justin Killer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killer.
A little feinted left hand from Cox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Cox counters with a quick kick to the body but Killer blocks it.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cox has hold of one of Killer's legs. Killer is fighting the takedown attempt but Cox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cox drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cox as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Killer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cox! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gog Cox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adalberto Soria (ranked 3409 p4p, 2968 weight class) and Rock Steady (ranked 403 p4p, 361 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soria might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to why can't we be friends. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Las Vegas, Adalberto Soria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Steady!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soria shoots in for a takedown but Steady shows good takedown defense.
Steady ducks under a wild hook from Soria.
Soria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steady.
Soria feinted with a counter takedown.
Soria tries for a takedown but Steady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steady.
Some wild striking there from Steady.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Soria.
Soria goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steady rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Soria's guard! Nice work there by Steady!
Soria has his feet on Steady's thighs here. He's pushed Steady off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steady screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adalberto Soria!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adalberto Soria made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Murphy (ranked 5137 p4p, 3304 weight class) and Chad Johnson (ranked 590 p4p, 408 weight class). Murphy comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - Smash Shit Up blaring out of the sound system. Paddy Murphy 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paddy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Paddy Murphy has been cut.
Johnson throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
A head kick by Johnson - that's a beauty! Murphy is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Johnson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chad Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Candy Routure (ranked 3770 p4p, 4338 weight class) and Shaun Basham (ranked 464 p4p, 521 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Candy Routure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Basham!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Basham gets tackled into the cage by Routure. Routure maintains the clinch.
Basham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Routure has a couple of punches blocked by Basham.
Basham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Routure has him pressed against the cage.
Basham is trying to break free.
Basham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Basham blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Routure misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Routure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Routure misses with the head strike.
Basham blocks an uppercut.
Basham takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basham wants to get back to striking at distance but Routure won't allow it.
Routure scores with a shoulder strike.
Basham blocks an uppercut.
Routure misses with some punches.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Routure has Basham pressed against the cage.
Routure definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Basham trying to stall but Routure improves his position.
Routure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Routure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Routure throws a head punch that misses.
Basham takes a shot to the head.
Basham blocks a body shot from Routure.
Routure misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Routure misses with the head strike.
Routure throws a head punch that misses.
Routure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Routure lands a left hand.
Routure lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Routure gets through Basham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Shaun Basham has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basham.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Basham trying to stall but Routure improves his position.
Routure working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routure throws a punch but it's blocked by Basham.
Basham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Routure has a couple of punches blocked by Basham.
Routure lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Basham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Routure working aggressively here.
Basham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Routure is keeping busy.
Basham is trying to stall.
Basham blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basham backwards.
Basham blocks an uppercut.
Routure throws a punch but it's blocked by Basham.
Routure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Routure pressing his opponent against the cage.
Basham wants to break free but Routure has control.
Routure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Routure has Basham pressed against the cage, preventing Basham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Routure stalling against the cage.
Basham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Candy Routure dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Basham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Routure pushes Basham up against the cage in a clinch.
Routure is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basham can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Routure effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basham.
Routure working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Routure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Routure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Routure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routure swings wildly with an uppercut but Basham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Routure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basham blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routure lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basham or not.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Routure can't find room to land a body shot as Basham controls the action.
Routure has a couple of punches blocked by Basham.
A shot in the inside from Routure.
Routure throws a punch but it's blocked by Basham.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Candy Routure has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Routure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Routure works on Basham's body with a couple of short punches.
Routure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Routure has a couple of punches blocked by Basham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routure is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basham.
Routure tries to work over Basham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Routure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Routure misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Routure.
Routure lands a hook to the side of the head.
Routure working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Routure lands an uppercut.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Basham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routure has a couple of punches blocked by Basham.
A nice right hand lands inside from Routure.
Routure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Basham blocking some punches.
Routure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Routure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Routure lands a left hand.
Basham looking to stall.
Routure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Routure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Routure.
Still in the clinch, Routure scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basham blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Basham looking to slow down the pace here.
Routure scores with a nice hook to the head.
Routure lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Routure.
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!
Routure pushes Basham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Routure lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Basham is breathing heavily.
Routure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Routure softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That has opened up Shaun Basham's cut even more.
Routure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Routure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Candy Routure dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Basham's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Routure drives through and clinches with Basham against the cage.
Routure misses with a body punch.
Routure effectively controlling the action here.
Routure working aggressively here.
Basham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Routure slowing the pace effectively.
Routure has a couple of punches blocked by Basham.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Routure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Routure.
Routure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routure swings wildly with an uppercut but Basham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Routure.
Routure misses with the head strike.
Routure misses with the head strike.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Routure displaying some good clinch control by pressing Basham up against the cage.
Routure manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Basham is looking to break free of the clinch but Routure has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routure throws a head punch that misses.
Routure tries to throw a body punch but Basham avoids it by throwing Routure back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Routure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Basham is trying to break the clinch but Routure is controlling him.
Basham blocks an uppercut.
Routure misses with some punches.
Basham wants to get back to striking at distance but Routure won't allow it.
Basham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Routure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Routure stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Routure.
Basham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Routure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Routure.
Basham has had enough of the clinch but Routure keeps him there for the moment.
Routure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Routure misses with some punches.
Routure presses Basham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Routure misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Routure.
Basham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Routure swings wildly with an uppercut but Basham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Routure stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routure working aggressively here.
Routure struggles to land a body shot inside as Basham controls his hands.
Basham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Basham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Routure throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bashams head.
Routure scores with a shoulder strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Routure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Routure.
Routure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaun Basham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Routure scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Candy Routure showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Routure, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Candy Routure!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Baltaretu (ranked 2297 p4p, 2865 weight class) and Joe Mike Augustine (ranked 289 p4p, 364 weight class). Baltaretu comes to the cage accompanied by Chatarra - Jincho. Joe Mike Augustine 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Baltaretu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Mike Augustine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Augustine.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Augustine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Augustine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Joe Mike Augustine has been cut.
Augustine taking a bit of punishment here - Baltaretu scoring with strikes.
Baltaretu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Augustine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baltaretu.
Augustine is not content to let Baltaretu control the position.
Baltaretu lands a nice forearm strike.
Baltaretu wants to control but Augustine is keeping him busy.
Baltaretu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baltaretu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Augustine down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustine being controlled for a moment.
Baltaretu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustine keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.
That has opened up Joe Mike Augustine's cut even more.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound but Augustine is defending the strikes.
Augustine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.
The cut above Joe Mike Augustine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Mike Augustine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu retains his light heavyweight title!
Andrei Baltaretu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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