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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gajah Mada (ranked 24028 p4p, 24497 weight class) and Adeyloe Ndawy (ranked 729 p4p, 741 weight class). Mada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fighter Mode. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajah Mada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adeyloe Ndawy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndawy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mada tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ndawy cracks Mada with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Mada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mada throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mada struggling a bit here.
Ndawy controlling the position.
Ndawy lands a nice forearm strike.
Mada 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.
Mada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndawy wants to control but Mada is keeping him busy.
Mada wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ndawy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mada keeps working.
Ndawy working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndawy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ndawy swings around for an armbar but Mada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ndawy's guard.
Ndawy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mada throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndawy controls Mada momentarily but Mada frees himself.
Ndawy looking for a sweep. Not yet Ndawy, not yet.
Mada prevents Ndawy from getting back to his feet.
Ndawy trying to keep a closed guard but Mada is proving a slippery customer.
Ndawy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mada postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndawy wants to stand up but Mada is controlling him.
Mada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndawy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ndawy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mada is one step ahead there.
Ndawy is trying to control the position but Mada postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mada won't allow Ndawy to sweep him here.
Mada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mada wants to stand but Ndawy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ndawy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mada is trying to defend but Ndawy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mada is looking to improve his position.
Ndawy wants to stand up but Mada has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mada is refusing to be controlled, as Ndawy sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ndawy is looking to advance position but Mada won't allow it.
Mada missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ndawy is keen to just control but Mada is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ndawy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Mada is trying to keep Ndawy in close.
Ndawy wants to pass the guard but Mada is keeping the position.
Mada keeping moving, preventing Ndawy from controlling successfully.
Ndawy looking to pass the guard.
Mada throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mada throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ndawy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mada moves into full guard.
Ndawy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adeyloe Ndawy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ndawy quickly recovers to half guard.
Mada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ndawy trying to hold on to Mada's head to control him but Mada postures up.
Ndawy landing small, sideways elbows.
Ndawy is trying to get back to full guard.
Ndawy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mada.
Mada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mada is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndawy looking for submissions off his back.
Adeyloe Ndawy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ndawy is looking to control Mada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ndawy avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndawy wants to get back to his feet.
Ndawy is looking to control Mada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ndawy avoid being mounted?
Mada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ndawy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ndawy is looking to improve his position.
Ndawy is looking to control Mada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ndawy avoid being mounted?
Mada stops Ndawy from getting back to his feet.
Mada throwing shots but Ndawy is blocking nicely.
Ndawy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mada is working away from the top position though.
Ndawy actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mada is thwarting Ndawy's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ndawy moves into the clinch.
A short left from Ndawy.
Ndawy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ndawy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ndawy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ndawy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mada flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mada is looking for a sweep. Ndawy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ndawy is trying to work for a kimura but Mada is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ndawy lands a nice short elbow.
Ndawy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ndawy trying to mount his opponent but Mada defends it.
Mada is looking to control Ndawy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mada avoid being mounted?
Ndawy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ndawy is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mada is staying active underneath Ndawy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mada tries to get to full guard but Ndawy has control of the leg.
Ndawy is keen to just control but Mada is a slippery customer.
Mada trying to control but Ndawy postures up.
Mada is not content to let Ndawy control the position.
Ndawy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mada punching from the bottom.
Ndawy seems to be working for a kimura but Mada defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mada is trying to get back to full guard.
Ndawy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndawy wants to control but Mada is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adeyloe Ndawy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ndawy pushes Mada up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ndawy breaks the clinch.
Ndawy throws a head kick but Mada moves out of range.
Ndawy has Mada up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mada.
Mada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ndawy backwards.
Ndawy decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndawy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ndawy trying to control the position.
Ndawy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mada is one step ahead there.
Ndawy controls Mada momentarily but Mada frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ndawy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mada has managed to get both his arms back between Ndawy's legs - danger averted.
Ndawy controlling Mada's posture.
Ndawy trying to keep a closed guard but Mada is proving a slippery customer.
Mada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mada preventing the sweep.
Ndawy wants to get back to his feet but Mada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Mada throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndawy is trying to control the position but Mada postures up.
Ndawy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mada postures up in Ndawy's guard and throws a big left but Ndawy blocks it.
Mada throws a big right hand that misses.
Mada stopping the sweep attempt from Ndawy.
Ndawy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ndawy scores with a spinning back kick!
Ndawy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mada gets back to half guard.
Mada is looking for a sweep. Ndawy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndawy wants to stand up but Mada has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mada is looking to improve his position.
Ndawy is trying to control. Mada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mada is trying to get back to full guard.
Ndawy wants to get back to his feet.
Ndawy is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ndawy is keen to just control but Mada is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ndawy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mada is looking for a sweep.
Ndawy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mada keeps working.
Gajah Mada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mada misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mada throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Adeyloe Ndawy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ndawy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mada keeps working.
Ndawy wants to stand but Mada has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeyloe Ndawy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndawy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adeyloe Ndawy!
Gajah Mada spoke after the fight, saying 'World please forgive Me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shearer (ranked 25159 p4p, 5654 weight class) and Tony Tornado (ranked 755 p4p, 630 weight class). Shearer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coming Home Newcastle. 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 White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Shearer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Tornado!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shearer cracks Tornado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tornado cracks Shearer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Andy Shearer has been cut.
Tornado lands a jab to the nose.
Shearer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tornado is just out of range.
Shearer scores with a nice right hand.
Tornado walks into a straight right hand from Shearer.
Shearer misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Tornado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shearer throws a right hand that misses
and Tornado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tornado moves forwards but Shearer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tornado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tornado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tornado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shearer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tornado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shearer.
Tornado avoids the body shot from Shearer.
Shearer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tornado moves away.
Shearer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tornado on the side of the head.
Tornado throws the left hand but Shearer avoids the punch easily.
Tornado jabs at Shearer's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shearer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tornado sizes up Shearer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tornado lands a left and a right that sends Shearer crashing to the canvas! Tornado dives into mount looking to finish!
 Shearer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tornado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Shearer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tornado throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shearer seems to have got his legs back now.
Tornado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shearer has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tornado's lack of action.
Tornado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tornado stalling away here and it's allowed Shearer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shearer is working an open guard so Tornado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shearer misses with a looping right.
Shearer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Tornado scores with a four punch combination!
Andy Shearer's cut is getting worse.
Shearer stuns Tornado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tornado scores with a jab.
Shearer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tornado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shearer digs a good hook to Tornado's body.
Shearer missing with a left hand there. Tornado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado ducks under a wild hook from Shearer.
Andy Shearer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tornado throws a right and a left that Shearer avoids nicely.
Shearer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shearer just misses with a punch to the body.
Shearer misses with a left hand
and Tornado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tornado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tornado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shearer to score with a decent uppercut.
Shearer throws out a loose jab but Tornado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shearer throws a shot from downtown. Tornado moves away and avoids it.
Tornado moves out of range of the strikes.
Shearer just misses with a punch to the body.
Shearer misses with a straight left.
Shearer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tornado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tornado misses.
Tornado misses with an uppercut.
Tornado works Shearer's body with a nice hook.
Tornado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shearer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shearer walks into a jab.
Andy Shearer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A cross from Tornado lands.
Shearer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shearer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tornado was well out of range. Poor timing from Shearer.
Shearer looks to land a right hand but Tornado moved out of range.
Tornado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shearer.
The fighters circling - Shearer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tornado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shearer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tornado manages to avoid it.
Shearer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tornado.
Shearer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tornado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tornado moves out of range as Shearer strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tornado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Shearer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shearer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tornado. Tornado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tornado throws a hook but Shearer avoids it easily.
Tornado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tornado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tornado scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tornado.
Shearer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tornado counters with a right hand to the body.
Tornado slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Tornado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Tornado finds it's target.
Shearer lands with a right hand.
Tornado lands a jab to the nose.
Tornado moves away from the strike by Shearer.
Tornado lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Shearer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tornado is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tornado.
Shearer scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tornado.
Tornado throws a lazy right hand but Shearer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shearer staying out of range there.
Tornado moves out of range of the strikes.
Tornado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shearer throws a poor cross that misses
and Tornado counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Shearer lands.
Shearer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tornado.
Tornado jabs at Shearer's body.
Shearer scores with a jab. Tornado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tornado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shearer momentarily.
Shearer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shearer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Tornado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shearer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jeez, Andy Shearer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shearer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tornado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tornado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shearer finds it's way round the side to connect with Tornado's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tornado lands a jab.
Tornado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shearer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tornado.
A jab from Shearer misses.
Tornado throws a body shot but no joy.
Tornado moves out of range as Shearer strikes.
Tornado scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado lands a head shot.
Tornado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andy Shearer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Tornado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cgi Pander (ranked 3873 p4p, 24499 weight class) and Andre King (ranked 497 p4p, 730 weight class). Andre King acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cgi Pander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre King!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King wants to clinch.
King lands a big head kick that sends Pander tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Pander back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Cgi Pander has been cut.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Pander wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Pander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King letting Pander take a breather here.
King jumps guard but Pander turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Cgi Pander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
Pander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pander could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
King breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Pander, which made it look bad.
Pander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two 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.
King lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pander crumples to the floor! King milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andre King!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Masvidal (ranked 24590 p4p, 4729 weight class) and Kyle Veli (ranked 667 p4p, 513 weight class). Masvidal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scarface. Kyle Veli struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Veli!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice combo by Masvidal! Oh, that's hurt him - Veli falls to the canvas and Masvidal follows him into side control.
 Veli is rocked!
 It looks like Kyle Veli has been cut.
Masvidal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Veli is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal throws a quick head kick that knocks Veli silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Masvidal is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Masvidal!
An intense looking Jorge Masvidal took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Need another 28 victories before my time is done'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 3529 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Sergei Sokolov (ranked 131 p4p, 108 weight class). Sokolov has chosen The Jack Wood - Murder as his entrance music. Julio Christ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergei Sokolov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sergei Sokolov has been cut.
Christ 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.
Christ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Christ.
Sokolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokolov misses with a double jab
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokolov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christ cracks Sokolov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sokolov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Christ pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sokolov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Christ!
Our winner, Julio Christ, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sergei Sokolov had this to say: 'There is no time for regrets, just to try to recover as quickly as possible for the next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keenwah Granes (ranked 2198 p4p, 5107 weight class) and Aaron Humble (ranked 243 p4p, 438 weight class). Granes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 敢不敢. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aaron Humble enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenwah Granes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Humble!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Granes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granes.
Humble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Humble enables Granes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Humble manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Granes stands and throws Humble's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Granes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Granes working the body and head with strikes.
Humble looks winded!
Humble taking a bit of punishment here - Granes scoring with strikes.
Granes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Humble will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Granes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humble is being controlled here.
Granes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Granes has an Americana. Humble didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Granes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Granes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Keenwah Granes!
After the fight, Keenwah Granes 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 1400 p4p, 3490 weight class) and Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 162 p4p, 352 weight class). Kyle Kristian Galeos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montpoisante looks to land a combination but Galeos avoids it well.
Galeos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Montpoisante throws a jab but it's blocked by Galeos.
Despite the aggression on Galeos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Montpoisante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galeos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montpoisante. Montpoisante obviously looking to wear him down.
Galeos has Montpoisante up against the ropes in a clinch.
Galeos pulls guard successfully.
Montpoisante stands up from Galeos's guard - Montpoisante perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galeos is defended easily by Montpoisante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante throws a nice looking combination but Galeos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Galeos.
Montpoisante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galeos's head.
It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Galeos or perhaps it was just good defense by Montpoisante, which made it look bad.
Daniko Montpoisante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
Galeos moves in looking to clinch but Montpoisante pushes him off.
Montpoisante throws a quick counter kick to the body but Galeos avoids it.
Montpoisante tries a head kick but it misses.
Montpoisante misses with a hook. Galeos ducked under it nicely.
Galeos looks to land a combination but Montpoisante avoids it well.
Montpoisante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galeos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montpoisante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montpoisante thuds his shin into the meat of Galeos's side.
Montpoisante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Montpoisante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Montpoisante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galeos tries to stall but Montpoisante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montpoisante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montpoisante taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galeos jumps guard but Montpoisante stands there with Galeos around his waist. Galeos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montpoisante's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Montpoisante tries a knee to the head but Galeos blocks it.
Montpoisante landing knees to the head.
Galeos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galeos blocks a jab.
Montpoisante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Montpoisante finds it's way through Galeos's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galeos misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Montpoisante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montpoisante throws a series of strikes that have Galeos backpedaling.
Galeos is rocked!
Galeos doesn't manage to clinch there - Montpoisante circles away.
Galeos is still on wobbly legs! Can Montpoisante finish him?
Montpoisante scores with a head kick. Galeos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Galeos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante throws a lazy head kick
and Galeos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galeos.
Galeos is looking to work some ground and pound but Montpoisante has wrist control.
Montpoisante wants to hit a sweep here but Galeos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Montpoisante there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montpoisante tries to buck Galeos off but he can't manage it.
Montpoisante wants to hold on but Galeos pushes him away.
Galeos seems to have recovered his senses.
Montpoisante is trying desperately to improve position.
Galeos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montpoisante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montpoisante is working hard here to advance position.
Montpoisante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galeos prevents Montpoisante from getting the reversal.
Galeos trying to control but Montpoisante is having none of it.
Montpoisante wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniko Montpoisante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kristian Galeos'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.
Montpoisante pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Galeos back to the ropes. Montpoisante follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick from Montpoisante misses.
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galeos tries for a takedown but Montpoisante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniko Montpoisante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montpoisante connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Montpoisante's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Galeos closes the distance and clinches.
Montpoisante connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galeos's face.
Montpoisante lands a nice elbow.
Galeos wants to take the fight to the mat but Montpoisante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Montpoisante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeoss head.
Montpoisante tries to work over Galeos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Montpoisante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montpoisante is pushing Galeos up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Montpoisante connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galeos's face.
That has opened up Kyle Kristian Galeos's cut even more.
Montpoisante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galeos is defending well for now.
Montpoisante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galeos can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galeos is defending well for now.
Galeos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montpoisante connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galeos's face.
Galeos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montpoisante tries to land knees in the clinch but Galeos avoids the damage to the body.
Montpoisante lands with a light punch inside.
Galeos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Montpoisante tries to work over Galeos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montpoisante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montpoisante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montpoisante working Galeos over with knees to the body.
Montpoisante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galeos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galeos forces Montpoisante back against the ropes and clinches.
Galeos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galeos clinches up with Montpoisante and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galeos trying to stall but Montpoisante improves his position.
Montpoisante has Galeos pressed against the ropes.
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!
Montpoisante gets through Galeos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galeos tries to pull guard but Montpoisante forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Daniko Montpoisante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Montpoisante is trying to stall.
Galeos prevents a body shot from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montpoisante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galeos.
Montpoisante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montpoisante lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Galeos wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante tries to land a knee to the head but Galeos blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galeos as Montpoisante tries to tie him up.
Galeos wants to take the fight to the mat but Montpoisante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galeos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montpoisante misses with the head strike.
Galeos wants a takedown.
Galeos is trying to pull guard but Montpoisante has him pressed against the ropes.
Montpoisante crunches a lovely knee into Galeos's ribcage.
Galeos is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galeos as Montpoisante tries to tie him up.
Daniko Montpoisante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montpoisante crunches a lovely knee into Galeos's ribcage.
Montpoisante manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montpoisante misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galeos avoiding damage as Montpoisante throws knees to the body.
Montpoisante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galeos.
A body shot lands from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante tries a body shot but Galeos blocks it.
Montpoisante misses with a knee strike.
Montpoisante trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Montpoisante throws an elbow but misses.
Montpoisante crunches a lovely knee into Galeos's ribcage.
Galeos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montpoisante using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montpoisante misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante is trying to stall.
Galeos trying to control the position but instead, Montpoisante has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galeos into the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniko Montpoisante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kristian Galeos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montpoisante tries a head kick but it misses.
Galeos slips under a jab from Montpoisante.
Galeos shoots in but Montpoisante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montpoisante pushes Galeos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Montpoisante scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montpoisante looking to slow down the pace here.
Montpoisante looking to stall.
Montpoisante can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galeos goes for a takedown attempt but Montpoisante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montpoisante scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galeos shoots in looking for a takedown but Montpoisante manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galeos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniko Montpoisante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
Montpoisante lands a leg kick that knocks Galeos off balance momentarily.
Galeos avoids the head kick by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montpoisante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Galeos avoids the head kick by Montpoisante.
Galeos shoots for a takedown but Montpoisante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galeos is defended easily by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick but Galeos checks it.
Galeos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montpoisante circles away.
Galeos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Galeos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galeos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Galeos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montpoisante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montpoisante lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Montpoisante. No joy for Galeos on that attempt.
Galeos darts in looking for a takedown but Montpoisante gets double underhooks and turns Galeos into the ropes.
Galeos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Montpoisante wants to control but Galeos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galeos is just content to waste time from the top position. Montpoisante takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Montpoisante controlling the position.
Kyle Kristian Galeos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galeos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montpoisante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montpoisante forces Galeos back against the ropes and clinches.
Montpoisante lands a knee to the head.
Galeos jumps guard but Montpoisante turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Montpoisante tries a knee to the head but Galeos blocks it.
Montpoisante lands a good knee to the midsection. Galeos won't want to take too many of those.
Montpoisante misses with some punches.
Montpoisante lands a nice elbow.
Montpoisante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galeos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montpoisante smiles and moves away.
Galeos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Galeos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galeos wants to take a breather but Montpoisante is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante pushes Galeos off looking to stand but Galeos dives back in and keeps control.
Galeos thows a huge punch but Montpoisante dodges it nicely.
Montpoisante is trying to control but can't.
Galeos is trying to control the action in half guard but Montpoisante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Montpoisante is looking to improve his position.
Galeos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Galeos stops Montpoisante from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniko Montpoisante clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kristian Galeos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montpoisante moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Montpoisante rushes Galeos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Galeos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galeos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montpoisante pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Galeos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galeos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montpoisante smiles and moves away.
Daniko Montpoisante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
Galeos slips a jab and a cross from Montpoisante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galeos fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Montpoisante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galeos has his takedown stuffed
and Montpoisante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montpoisante forces Galeos back against the ropes and clinches.
Montpoisante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galeos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante crunches a lovely knee into Galeos's ribcage.
Galeos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Montpoisante throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galeos blocks it with crossed arms.
Montpoisante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montpoisante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montpoisante landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Galeos letting Montpoisante take a breather here.
Montpoisante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montpoisante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galeos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Montpoisante looking to throw knees to the head but Galeos is blocking nicely.
Galeos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montpoisante walks away with a smile on his face. Galeos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galeos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montpoisante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montpoisante lands a slapping body shot.
Montpoisante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galeos's head.
Galeos has closed the distance and engaged Montpoisante in a clinch.
Montpoisante lands a good knee to the midsection. Galeos won't want to take too many of those.
Galeos is looking for a takedown.
Montpoisante tries to throw a body punch but Galeos avoids it by throwing Montpoisante back against the ropes.
Galeos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montpoisante has Galeos pressed against the ropes, preventing Galeos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montpoisante missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montpoisante connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galeos's face.
Montpoisante lands with a left to the head.
Montpoisante misses with a knee to the head.
Montpoisante scores with a shot to the side of Galeos's head.
Montpoisante throws a head punch that misses.
Montpoisante tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Galeos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montpoisante has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Galeos - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Montpoisante, and another! Galeos is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Daniko Montpoisante!
Daniko Montpoisante retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 1080 p4p, 2076 weight class) and Javier Pimba (ranked 155 p4p, 280 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cajun Puto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pimba!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimba misses with a looping right.
Pimba swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Pimba misses with a wild body shot.
Pimba throws a right and a left that Puto avoids nicely.
Pimba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puto counters with a single leg into guard. Pimba didn't expect that.
Puto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puto wants to control from the top but Pimba keeps moving.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Pimba is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Pimba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pimba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pimba sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto is trying to control. Pimba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Pimba is defending well.
Pimba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pimba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes to full mount!
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pimba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pimba prevents Puto from taking his back.
Pimba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pimba has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Puto trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pimba is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto retains his heavyweight title!
Cajun Puto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'.
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