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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 2448 p4p, 24629 weight class) and Vitja Kostlov (ranked 352 p4p, 731 weight class). Llewellyn comes into the arena with Doomsday blaring out of the sound system. Vitja Kostlov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitja Kostlov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kostlov has time to react.
Vitja Kostlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostlov throws a lazy head kick
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Llewellyn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn tries to bench press Kostlov off him but Kostlov keeps the position.
Llewellyn looks to move to half guard but instead Kostlov has passed into mount! Damn!
Llewellyn can't escape the position.
Llewellyn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back.
Llewellyn wants to sweep but Kostlov has passed to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llewellyn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostlov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn seems a little lost for a moment, as Kostlov dominates the positioning.
Llewellyn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Kostlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llewellyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back.
Llewellyn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Llewellyn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Llewellyn wants to sweep here but Kostlov controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Llewellyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kostlov passes into side control.
Kostlov moves into full mount!
Llewellyn is in a horrible position here. Kostlov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Llewellyn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Llewellyn is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostlov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Llewellyn is trying desperately to improve position.
Kostlov raining down shots from the mount!
Kostlov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kostlov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Llewellyn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostlov.
 It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
Kostlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kostlov showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Llewellyn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Llewellyn with the active half guard here but Kostlov passes nicely into side control.
Llewellyn tries to buck Kostlov off but Kostlov is having none of it.
Llewellyn stops Kostlov from passing to mount.
Llewellyn is trying to improve his position.
Llewellyn manages to get back to half guard.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Llewellyn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitja Kostlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Llewellyn tests Kostlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Llewellyn counters with a takedown into side control.
Llewellyn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kostlov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Llewellyn's guard! Nice work there by Kostlov!
Llewellyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kostlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kostlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llewellyn is keeping the position for now.
Kostlov wants to control from the top but Llewellyn keeps moving.
Kostlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kostlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Llewellyn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kostlov frees his head nicely. Oh but Llewellyn has switched to an armbar! Kostlov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). AJ Llewellyn!
Our winner, AJ Llewellyn, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tolya Magomedov (ranked 24406 p4p, 2274 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 366 p4p, 133 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tolya Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov is trying to keep Henderson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
Magomedov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Henderson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson can't control as he wanted to and Magomedov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Magomedov wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henderson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Henderson but great work by Magomedov.
Henderson is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Henderson tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov throwing strikes but Henderson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Henderson wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Henderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Henderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Henderson has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson working away.
Henderson taking a break here but Magomedov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Well, if Henderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Henderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedov sprawls well. Magomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tolya Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov!
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Henderson uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Henderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tolya Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
Henderson trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Tolya Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Henderson has passed into half guard.
Magomedov is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Henderson moves nicely into side control.
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.
Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Magomedov is trying to escape and Henderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Magomedov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
A very excited looking Harry Henderson 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 Mo Greene (ranked 3702 p4p, 3575 weight class) and Rick Martel (ranked 491 p4p, 470 weight class). Martel has chosen Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Martel!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greene looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Martel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mo Greene has been cut.
Martel scores with a knee to the head.
Martel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Martel.
Martel lands a knee to the body.
Martel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Martel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mo Greene's cut is getting worse.
Martel lands a good knee to the midsection. Greene won't want to take too many of those.
Martel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martel scores with a shot to the side of Greene's head.
A body shot lands from Martel.
Martel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martel drops Greene with a big knee straight up the middle! Greene is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Greene is rocked!
Martel lands an uppercut, right on the button! Greene tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Martel!
After the fight, Rick Martel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 2734 p4p, 3786 weight class) and Jimothy Jones (ranked 354 p4p, 478 weight class). Jimothy Jones 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimothy Jones !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Sakuraba slips the punch.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones with a hook.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Sakuraba defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuraba momentarily.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Sakuraba.
Jones is trying to push Sakuraba away but Sakuraba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakuraba scores with a nice head shot.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Sakuraba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakuraba scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
 Jones is rocked!
Sakuraba arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jones 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hayato Sakuraba!
An out of breath Hayato Sakuraba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Ryan (ranked 2313 p4p, 2223 weight class) and Donsal Ori (ranked 333 p4p, 320 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Donsal Ori was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsal Ori!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ryan tries for a kimura but Ori is defending well.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Ori is defending well.
Ryan throws an elbow but Ori slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ori, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ori struggling a bit here.
Ryan trying to control the position but Ori is working away.
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Ryan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Ori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ori trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ori won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Ori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ori has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ori has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ori waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ryan to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ori passes into side control.
Ori is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan tries to bench press Ori off him but Ori keeps the position.
Ryan wants to control but Ori postures up.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Ori keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ori is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ori is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Ori blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Ori trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ori is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryan is staying active.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Ori is defending the position.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ori makes his way to full guard, as Ryan worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donsal Ori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb Ryan's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Ori lands a big right hook! Ryan looks hurt but is still standing! Ori lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ryan falls down and Ori dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ryan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ori runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donsal Ori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Dominator (ranked 4419 p4p, 3487 weight class) and Fucccup Trump (ranked 565 p4p, 457 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mariusz Dominator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fucccup Trump!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trump.
Dominator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominator slips a jab from Trump.
Dominator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trump shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dominator throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a good low kick that Dominator was not able to check.
Dominator lands a high kick!
 It looks like Fucccup Trump has been cut.
Trump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Dominator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dominator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trump will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trump lands a glancing blow to the side of Dominator's 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!
Trump connects with the punch.
Trump throws a head kick that half lands.
Dominator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trump.
Good leg kick by Trump.
Dominator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trump slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Dominator ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominator misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Trump moves away from the strike by Dominator.
Dominator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Dominator checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trump tries to land a body kick
and Dominator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Dominator throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Dominator lands a glancing blow to the side of Trump's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trump.
Dominator misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Trump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dominator misses with a head kick.
Dominator scores with a jab to the body.
Trump throws a low kick but Dominator moves out of range easily.
Trump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Trump throws a leg kick but Dominator sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Dominator.
A lazy left from Dominator finds it's target.
That has opened up Fucccup Trump's cut even more.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominator.
A lazy body kick from Trump
letting Dominator counter with a right hand.
Dominator's corner calls for a 1-2. Dominator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dominator moves out of range of the body kick from Trump.
Dominator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dominator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trump looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trump throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dominator throws a leg kick but Trump sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trump avoids the body shot from Dominator.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominator misses the shot to the body.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The cut above Fucccup Trump's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Trump lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dominator.
Trump cracks a nice hook into Dominator's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump looks to land a left hand but Dominator moved out of range nicely.
Trump moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Trump feints a counter leg kick.
Dominator takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dominator slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dominator's sensitive parts.
Trump takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trump throws the kick towards the body but Dominator avoids it.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominator moves out of range as Trump throws a body kick.
Dominator is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump misses the jab.
Dominator sizes up Trump with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trump slips under a jab from Dominator.
Dominator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dominator misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
Trump misses with a low kick as Dominator jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Dominator ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Trump.
Dominator is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dominator throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump needs to keep his hands up - Dominator had a free shot at his head there.
Trump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dominator misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Trump wants to land a leg kick but Dominator is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dominator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dominator as he connects with a hook.
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump thows a leg kick but Dominator checks it
enabling Dominator to counter with a crisp jab.
Fucccup Trump's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominator connects with a leg kick.
Trump throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trump defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand.
Trump is looking for the big counter here.
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 Mariusz Dominator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fucccup Trump's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dominator misses with a head kick.
Dominator loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Dominator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dominator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mariusz Dominator is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Trump lands a high kick!
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominator throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Dominator. That snapped Trump's head back.
Dominator checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump misses with a body kick.
Trump tries to land a front kick but Dominator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trump slips under a jab from Dominator.
Trump tries to land a leg kick but Dominator saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Dominator misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries to land a leg kick but Dominator saw it coming and moves away.
Dominator scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trump.
Trump misses with a hook.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Dominator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominator connects with a leg kick.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominator.
Crunch! Trump slams his shin into Dominator's torso.
Dominator scores with a sloppy right hand. Trump should have avoided that one.
Trump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dominator has time to react.
Dominator throws a jab when Trump was well out of range.
Trump feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominators jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick lands for Trump.
Trump staying out of range there.
Trump tries a quick counter leg kick but Dominator is wise to it.
Trump fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominator misses the target.
Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trump throws out a leg kick but Dominator moves out of range and Trump only half commits.
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dominator finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
Dominator really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dominator misses with a looping left.
Dominator blocks the body kick.
Dominator throws a big shot that misses.
Dominator misses with a looping left.
Dominator throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
Trump walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dominator.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump scores with a head kick. Dominator tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Trump tenderised Dominator's leg. Dominator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trump throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dominator connects with a single shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fucccup Trump's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mariusz Dominator!
Mariusz Dominator thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 552 p4p, 1250 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 84 p4p, 186 weight class). Frank Blank 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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
Vargas lands with a cross.
It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Blank gets tackled into the cage by Vargas. Vargas maintains the clinch.
Blank working hard to break the clinch.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
Blank blocking some punches.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blank has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Blank's ribcage. Blank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blank looks winded!
Vargas works on Blank's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanks head.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vargas - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
Vargas gets through Blank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Vargas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas has Blank pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Blank is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Vargas - that's hurt Blank badly! Oh, another knee lands and Blank is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Blank doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Arturo Vargas!
After winning the bout, Arturo Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Barbosa (ranked 115 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 18 p4p, 149 weight class). Lucas Barbosa 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Hand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hand slips a jab from Barbosa.
Hand lands a jab.
It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Hand moved out of range.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hand sprawls well. Hand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Hand moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hand.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Hand shakes it off.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa throws a hook but Hand avoids it easily.
Hand throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Hand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Hand, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Hand against the cage but Hand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hand!
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working.
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hand rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hand has his hands clasped together but Barbosa extends and breaks Hand's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barbosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 216 p4p, 276 weight class) and Maurice Tillet (ranked 29 p4p, 41 weight class). The key to victory for Guilherme Godoi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maurice Tillet!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
Tillet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Godoi defends well and Tillet ends up having to push Godoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tillet scores with a nice strike.
Godoi cracks Tillet with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Godoi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tillet to stand back up!
Tillet is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillet has his takedown stuffed
and Godoi counters with a huge right that knocks Tillet out cold! Godoi is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Godoi!
Our winner, Guilherme Godoi, 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 Kofi Ousmane (ranked 429 p4p, 101 weight class) and Remi Chavaski (ranked 59 p4p, 17 weight class). Remi Chavaski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kofi Ousmane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ousmane misses with a hook
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Ousmane fights it but they end up in guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane being controlled here, momentarily.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ousmane is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Ousmane is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chavaski dives in and grabs Ousmane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ousmane pushes down on Chavaski's head and hops out.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavaski shoots in for a double leg but Ousmane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ousmane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavaski.
Chavaski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ousmane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ousmane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane throws a jab when Chavaski was well out of range.
Chavaski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kofi Ousmane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Ousmane, which made it look bad.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavaski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ousmane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavaski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ousmane manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ousmane keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it.
Chavaski seems to be working for a kimura but Ousmane defends the submission attempt.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but Ousmane defending well.
Ousmane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chavaski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chavaski's back!
Ousmane controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski tries to break free.
Chavaski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ousmane biding his time, controlling Chavaski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Ousmane 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.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ousmane throws a hook to the side of Chavaski's head but Chavaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavaski avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Chavaski tries to counter with a clinch but Ousmane shakes him off and moves away.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Ousmane didn't expect that.
Chavaski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ousmane dives on top into guard.
Ousmane stays in close to Chavaski's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane passes Chavaski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavaski manages to get to full guard.
Chavaski looking to control.
Chavaski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ousmane stacks Chavaski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ousmane!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ousmane scoring with punches and elbows.
Chavaski is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ousmane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ousmane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chavaski struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane trying to control the position but Chavaski is working away.
Chavaski is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Chavaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ousmane controlling the position from side mount.
Chavaski tries to control but Ousmane manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ousmane controlling well, preventing Chavaski from escaping the position.
Ousmane is riding his opponent, not letting Chavaski buck him off.
Ousmane scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chavaski is looking for a way out.
Ousmane controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Ousmane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Chavaski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ousmane.
Chavaski closes the distance and clinches up with Ousmane, looking for a takedown. Chavaski pushes Ousmane against the cage but Ousmane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ousmane as he jumps to the side.
Ousmane scores with a body shot.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ousmane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane passes Chavaski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavaski is looking to improve his position.
Ousmane drops an elbow to the side of Chavaski's head.
Chavaski is trying is best to control the position here.
Chavaski is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Ousmane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ousmane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ousmane.
Ousmane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Ousmane.
Chavaski is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chavaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Ousmane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Chavaski slips the punch.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski shoots in but Ousmane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Chavaski slips the punch.
Chavaski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavaski shoots in for a double leg but Ousmane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ousmane throws a hook but Chavaski avoids it easily.
Ousmane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavaski moves away.
Chavaski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ousmane defends it well.
Chavaski slips a straight right by Ousmane.
Ousmane scores with a jab. Chavaski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Ousmane misses
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Ousmane didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ousmane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Ousmane clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chavaski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ousmane sprawls well. He's pushed Chavaski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ousmane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavaski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chavaski shoots in and drives through. Ousmane sprawls well.
Chavaski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
Chavaski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ousmane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavaski scrambles back to his feet.
Ousmane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavaski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ousmane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kofi Ousmane is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavaski.
Chavaski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ousmane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Chavaski slips under a jab.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ousmane sprawls well initially but Chavaski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chavaski tries to pass to full mount but Ousmane defends it.
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it.
Chavaski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ousmane is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ousmane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Chavaski avoids the punch easily.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski drops his hands momentarily and Ousmane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavaski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ousmane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavaski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ousmane pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane has his hands on Chavaski's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kofi Ousmane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Ousmane misses with a hook.
Ousmane cracks Chavaski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavaski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ousmane.
Chavaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ousmane swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ousmane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chavaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Chavaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control.
Chavaski trying to control the position but Ousmane is working away.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavaski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ousmane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kofi Ousmane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski looking to control but instead Ousmane has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ousmane is trying is best to control the position here.
Chavaski is trying to work for a kimura but Ousmane is defending well.
Chavaski wants to advance to full mount but Ousmane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Chavaski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ousmane scores with a shot to the body.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Ousmane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavaski wants to counter with a clinch but Ousmane pushes him away.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Chavaski wants to counter the offense by Ousmane and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski slips under a jab from Ousmane.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Ousmane misses with an uppercut. Chavaski saw that one coming.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Chavaski slips a jab from Ousmane.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane lands with a cross.
Ousmane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavaski.
Chavaski misses with a hook. Ousmane ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavaski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Ousmane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ousmane, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Ousmane!
Kofi Ousmane is the new lightweight champion!
Kofi Ousmane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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