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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 3665 p4p, 5107 weight class) and Bob Syruncle (ranked 490 p4p, 607 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Syruncle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syruncle misses with a straight right.
Glover is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Syruncle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Syruncle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syruncle throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Glover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Syruncle misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syruncle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover takes one to the chin there.
Syruncle scores with a sloppy right hand. Glover should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syruncle. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syruncle.
Syruncle misses with an uppercut
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Glover blocks a head kick by Syruncle.
It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Syruncle.
Glover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syruncle throws a front kick aimed at Glover's knee but Glover avoids it well.
Syruncle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Syruncle duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syruncle lands a really nice looking cross but Glover seems unphased.
Syruncle misses with an uppercut
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
Syruncle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Syruncle duly obliges.
Bob Syruncle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syruncle swings widly with a right hand
and Glover scores with a counter punch that sends Syruncle to the canvas! Glover smells blood - he's punishing Syruncle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Syruncle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
A relieved looking Buster Glover thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Nasty (ranked 5396 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Pate Mfer (ranked 633 p4p, 464 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nasty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whip It by - DEVO. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Nasty's head back.
Nasty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer defending well as Nasty loads up on a big left hand.
Nasty ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer slips under a jab from Nasty.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nasty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nasty throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer closes the distance and pushes Nasty back into the cage.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nasty backwards.
Nasty is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nasty tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 It looks like Dirt Nasty has been cut.
Nasty takes a shot to the head.
 Nasty is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oh Nasty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasty lands a left hand.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Nasty.
Nasty is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nasty to his knees! Mfer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mfer!
Dirt Nasty was interviewed post fight and said 'Dangleangleangle'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sova (ranked 3394 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Thomas Quessy (ranked 425 p4p, 512 weight class). Quessy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NTM - Ma Benz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pavel Sova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Quessy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sova.
Sova moves into range and clinches up with Quessy.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Sova content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Sova has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy misses with the head strike.
Quessy looking to slow down the pace here.
Quessy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Sova.
Sova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quessy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quessy presses Sova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sova keeps control of Quessy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quessy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sova to keep the fight standing.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Quessy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sova walks away with a smile on his face. Quessy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pavel Sova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quessy blocks an elbow strike from Sova.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova leaning against his opponent.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Sova lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sova lands an elbow that stopped Quessy in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sova.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova swings wildly with an uppercut but Quessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sova looking to slow down the pace here.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Sova landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sova putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quessy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sova lands an elbow inside.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
Quessy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Sova blocks an uppercut.
Quessy avoids a wild elbow strike from Sova.
Quessy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova landing knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova pushes off an throws an elbow but Quessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quessy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quessy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quessy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sova.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy is looking to break free of the clinch but Sova has double underhooks.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Sova misses with a punch on the inside.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quessy's face.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Quessy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sova throws an elbow but misses.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Quessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sova is looking to clinch.
Sova throws a looping overhand right but Quessy ducks down to avoid it.
Quessy tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quessy.
Sova utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy is trying to break the clinch but Sova has him pressed against the cage.
Sova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quessy can do to turn this around?
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Sova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quessy or not.
Sova lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Quessy stalling in the clinch but Sova improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sova pushes off an throws an elbow but Quessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sova is struggling to control the position.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Sova avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy is trying to push Sova away but Sova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quessy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sova lands a good knee to the midsection. Quessy won't want to take too many of those.
Quessy wants to stall.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sova.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy breaks the clinch.
Quessy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sova.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Sova avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sova.
Sova moves in looking to clinch but Quessy pushes him off.
Sova forces Quessy back against the cage and clinches.
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sova is working Quessy over against the cage.
Quessy blocks an elbow strike.
Quessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Sova avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sova.
Quessy scores with a shot to the side of Sova's head.
Quessy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sova controls his hands.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Quessy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quessy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Sova.
Sova presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sova unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sova obliges.
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!
Sova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Sova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sova is working Quessy over against the cage.
Quessy is breathing heavily.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Sova.
Sova working Quessy over with knees to the body.
Sova lands a good knee to the midsection. Quessy won't want to take too many of those.
Sova lands a nice knee to the body.
Sova lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sova moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quessy trying to stall but Sova improves his position.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Quessy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Quessy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quessy lands a left hand.
Sova prevents Quessy from breaking the clinch.
Quessy can't break the clinch.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy is trying to stall.
Sova scores with a hook to the body.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Pavel Sova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Quessy.
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Sova prevents the takedown attempt.
Sova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sova on the inside.
Sova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy is looking to control Sova's arms but Sova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quessy has his back to the cage.
Quessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sova's elbow.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sova landing knees to the body.
Quessy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quessy's elbow.
Sova presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quessy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quessy is looking for a takedown.
Pavel Sova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quessy tries a body shot but Sova blocks it.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pavel Sova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sova misses with a knee to the head.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova lands a left hand.
Sova prevents Quessy from breaking the clinch.
Quessy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sova controls his hands.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy looking to stall.
Thomas Quessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sova!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RaeRae Usman (ranked 3603 p4p, 2750 weight class) and Vitor Almeida (ranked 482 p4p, 386 weight class). Usman comes to the cage accompanied by Once Were Warriors Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Almeida checks a leg kick.
Almeida lands with a shot to the body.
Almeida throws a right hand that Usman ducks under and follows up with a left that Usman also avoids with ease.
Usman is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Almeida. That's going to slow Usman down.
Usman doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Almeida as he avoids it easily.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Almeida lands a jab-cross combination.
Almeida checks a low kick from Usman.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman shoots and misses
and Almeida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Usman's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almeida.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usman is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Almeida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Almeida digs a good hook to Usman's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Almeida looks to land a body kick but Usman moved away.
Nice shot by Almeida.
Vitor Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida moves out of range of the body kick from Usman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Almeida! But no joy.
Almeida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks.
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Usman's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Almeida.
Almeida tries to land a front kick but Usman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Usman throws a quick counter head kick but Almeida was just out of range.
Almeida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Almeida counters with a right hand to the body.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Usman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.
Almeida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Usman tries to land a front kick but Almeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Usman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Almeida.
Usman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almeida's corner calls for a 1-2. Almeida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Almeida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Usman under the eye.
Almeida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Usman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Almeida tests Usman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman fails with the takedown.
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick and Usman moves out of range easily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Usman got wobbled bad by a big combination! Almeida presses forward with punches and knees until Usman stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Usman closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Almeida!
A relieved looking Vitor Almeida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated RaeRae Usman had this to say: 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ezuego (ranked 3486 p4p, 5173 weight class) and Jannick Michielsen (ranked 435 p4p, 582 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Ezuego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jannick Michielsen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ezuego shoots in but Michielsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ezuego 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.
Michielsen wants to get back to his feet but Ezuego is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ezuego slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego won't allow Michielsen to get back to his feet.
Ezuego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezuego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ezuego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ezuego shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Michielsen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen misses with a two punch combination.
Ezuego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michielsen misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ezuego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ezuego scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ezuego slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezuego prevents Michielsen from standing back up.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Michielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michielsen tries to kick Ezuego off but Ezuego keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Michielsen is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ezuego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michielsen.
Michielsen cracks Ezuego with an open hand slap.
Ezuego looks for a takedown but Michielsen sprawls well.
Ezuego manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Michielsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Michielsen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ezuego controls the pace.
Michielsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ezuego is controlling him.
Ezuego is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezuego seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Michielsen for as long as he can get away with.
Michielsen is looking to stand up but Ezuego isn't so interested in that idea.
Ezuego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michielsen gets caught flat footed, as Ezuego shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ezuego controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michielsen is looking to stand up but Ezuego isn't so interested in that idea.
Ezuego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michielsen wants to stand but Ezuego is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ezuego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Jason Ezuego will probably get the nod.
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.
Ezuego shoots in and drives through. Michielsen sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Michielsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michielsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ezuego bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Michielsen's face as Ezuego controls the position.
Michielsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jason Ezuego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ezuego controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego'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 one minute gone in the round.
Ezuego continues to stall.
That's two 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.
Michielsen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezuego tries for a takedown but Michielsen circles away easily
and Michielsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michielsen lands with a right hand.
Michielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ezuego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michielsen is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen lands a jab to the nose.
Ezuego misses with a takedown attempt - Michielsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michielsen lands a really nice looking cross but Ezuego seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ezuego or perhaps it was just good defense by Michielsen, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michielsen! But no joy.
Ezuego dives in for a single leg takedown but Michielsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michielsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michielsen trying to stall but Ezuego improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michielsen.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Michielsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ezuego avoids the damage to the body.
Michielsen stalling in the clinch but Ezuego improves position.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michielsen digs a right hand into Ezuego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ezuego's gas tank.
Michielsen cracks Ezuego with a nice body shot.
Ezuego managing to block the knees to the body from Michielsen.
Michielsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ezuego fails to pull guard.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but Michielsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ezuego drops back down to his feet.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Michielsen.
Ezuego tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michielsen smiles and moves away.
Michielsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ezuego with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michielsen counters with a straight right hand.
Michielsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Michielsen both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michielsen stuffs the takedown.
Michielsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ezuego.
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a three punch combo that has Ezuego backing up. Ezuego nods at Michielsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jason Ezuego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ezuego dives in for a single leg takedown but Michielsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Michielsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jannick Michielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ezuego misses with a takedown attempt
and Michielsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ezuego has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Michielsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michielsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Michielsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michielsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Michielsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michielsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Michielsen scores with a punch to the head.
Michielsen lands a slapping body shot.
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Michielsen leaves Ezuego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michielsen but Michielsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ezuego tries for a takedown but Michielsen circles away easily
and Michielsen counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michielsen as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michielsen! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michielsen connects with the punch.
Jannick Michielsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ezuego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michielsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michielsen as he avoids it easily.
Michielsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ezuego is rocked!
Jannick Michielsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ezuego walks into a left hand.
Oh Ezuego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ezuego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
and Michielsen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ezuego! He's just covering up as Michielsen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jannick Michielsen!
A victorious Jannick Michielsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Veenhof (ranked 2767 p4p, 2336 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 358 p4p, 300 weight class). Veenhof comes to the cage accompanied by Common - Drivin' Me Wild. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Veenhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Sojka.
Veenhof lands a head shot.
Veenhof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sojka.
Sojka gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sojka as Veenhof tries to tie him up.
Veenhof blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
Sojka lands a right hand.
Sojka lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Veenhof.
Veenhof pushes Sojka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veenhof looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veenhof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka lands a nice uppercut.
Sojka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veenhof is rocked!
Veenhof tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Veenhof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Veenhof seems to have got his legs back now.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka lands an uppercut.
Sojka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veenhof backwards.
Sojka keeps control of Veenhof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sojka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veenhof blocks a body shot from Sojka.
Veenhof blocks an uppercut.
Sojka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Veenhof working aggressively here.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Veenhof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veenhof is trying to maintain a safe position but Sojka gets an underhook and turns Veenhof into the cage.
Sojka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sojka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veenhofs head.
Veenhof wants to get back to striking at distance but Sojka won't allow it.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Sojka.
Still in the clinch, Sojka scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veenhof.
Veenhof misses with a punch on the inside.
Veenhof misses with a body punch.
Veenhof misses with some punches.
Veenhof fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sojka.
Veenhof tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veenhof misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veenhof wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
Veenhof tries to work over Sojka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sojka prevents a body shot from Veenhof.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veenhof.
Veenhof tries to break free but Sojka pushes him back against the cage.
Veenhof misses with the head strike.
Sojka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veenhof.
Veenhof takes a shot to the head.
Sojka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sojka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sojka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veenhofs head.
Veenhof throws a head punch that misses.
Sojka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veenhof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Sojka - that landed with a thud.
Sojka gets through Veenhof's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sojka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sojka keeps control of Veenhof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Veenhof misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Veenhof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veenhof misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Veenhof's head.
Veenhof is trying to break the clinch but Sojka has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof tries to break free but Sojka pushes him back against the cage.
Sojka blocks a body shot from Veenhof.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Veenhof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka lands a shot to the body.
Sojka takes a shot to the head.
Veenhof takes a shot to the head.
Veenhof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veenhof backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
Sojka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Veenhof's head.
Veenhof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka digs a right hand into Veenhof's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veenhof's gas tank.
Veenhof working aggressively here.
Sojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sojka tries to close the distance and clinch but Veenhof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veenhof throws a body punch but Sojka moves out of range.
Sojka takes the fight into the clinch.
Sojka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Veenhof with a big uppercut! Veenhof tries to clinch up but Sojka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Veenhof to the mat! Veenhof covers up and Sojka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Sojka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 2715 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Pantovic (ranked 353 p4p, 0 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Rags2Riches. Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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11 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Pantovic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thibodeaux Jr. pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux Jr. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pantovic has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pantovic fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Stefan Pantovic has been cut.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Pantovic.
Pantovic looks winded!
Thibodeaux Jr. leaves Pantovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pantovic crumples to the floor! Thibodeaux Jr. milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Bray (ranked 1392 p4p, 2635 weight class) and Pate Hunt (ranked 78 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Artemis Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bray tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bray gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bray slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Bray avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bray - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bray. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bray with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Bray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bray with a body shot.
Bray throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bray 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.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Bray.
Bray tries to land a body kick
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bray's sensitive parts.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Bray shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Bray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Bray persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bray throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Bray only half commits.
Donk. Hunt catches Bray right on the button with a cross.
Bray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bray misses with the body kick
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt scores with a jab. Bray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Bray moved out of range.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bray moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Bray fails with the takedown
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt throws a body punch but Bray moves out of range.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Bray is out of range.
Bray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bray misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bray throws a body kick that misses.
Bray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Bray works his way into side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt 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.
Bray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bray!
Bray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Bray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bray. That did some damage!
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Artemis Bray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Bray gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt is pulling down on Bray's head. It's preventing any offense from Bray, at least for the moment.
Bray wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Bray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt keeping hold of Bray's head, controlling as best he can.
Bray is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray prevents Hunt from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bray lands a nice short elbow.
Hunt trying to hold on to Bray's head to control him but Bray postures up.
Bray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Bray.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt wants to control but Bray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Bray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt controlling the position.
Bray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bray trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Artemis Bray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Bray is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pate Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bray gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Bray's head but Bray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bray feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt throws a hook but Bray blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Bray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Bray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bray attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt scores with a jab. Bray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Bray knows he should have avoided that one.
Bray looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Bray avoids it with no problem.
Bray wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Artemis Bray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Bray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Bray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt tests Bray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Bray saw that one coming.
Bray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bray, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt moves out of range as Bray throws a body kick.
Bray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt with a jab.
Bray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bray with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt throws a hook but Bray blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 1323 p4p, 2807 weight class) and Robert Cap (ranked 206 p4p, 389 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terence Erenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cap looks to land a combination but Erenberg avoids it well.
Cap throws a big shot that misses.
Cap looks to land a combination but Erenberg avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Erenberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cap's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cap's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cap misses with a combination
and Erenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Cap didn't expect that.
Erenberg with a nice head shot there.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Erenberg trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Cap is trying to control the position but Erenberg postures up.
Erenberg 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.
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap 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.
Erenberg trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erenberg is controlling him.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Erenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Cap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cap working for a triangle but Erenberg defends it easily.
Cap can't keep his opponent in guard - Erenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Cap's temple.
Erenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Erenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Erenberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Erenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap trying to keep a closed guard but Erenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Erenberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cap is on top in guard.
Erenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cap uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Erenberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erenberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Cap prevents Erenberg from improving his position.
Erenberg is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cap trying to hold on to Erenberg's head to control him but Erenberg postures up.
Cap is looking to escape.
Erenberg tries to pass to full mount but Cap defends it.
Erenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Cap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erenberg is looking to advance position but Cap won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Erenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cap regains half guard.
Cap is trying to maintain the position but Erenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Erenberg passes to full mount!
Erenberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cap has worked his arm free - good work by Cap!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cap is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Cap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erenberg connects with a body shot that sends Cap's belly button to the back.
Erenberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Erenberg scores with punches from side control.
Cap taking punishment in the form of punches.
Erenberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cap is looking for a sweep.
Erenberg landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cap some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cap is trying to control Erenberg's posture but Erenberg avoids it.
Terence Erenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erenberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cap some visible discomfort.
Cap on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cap is trying to control Erenberg's posture but Erenberg avoids it.
Cap stops Erenberg from passing to mount.
Erenberg is working to tighten his grip on Cap's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cap has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Erenberg is really squeezing tight and eventually Cap passes out! Erenberg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terence Erenberg!
Terence Erenberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Backman (ranked 1319 p4p, 1681 weight class) and Johnny Matthews (ranked 177 p4p, 227 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Backman.
Matthews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Backman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Backman trying to control the position but Matthews is working away.
Matthews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Backman off and has taken his back!
Backman tries to escape the position.
Matthews is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
My spies in LET Gym inform me that Matthews has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews is trying to stick to Backman's back but Backman is turning into Matthews. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matthews's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Backman.
Backman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard.
Backman is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Backman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Backman.
Backman wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Backman is looking to advance position but Matthews won't allow it.
Backman is trying to control. Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Backman moves nicely into side control.
Matthews is looking to regain half guard here but Backman keeps moving and retains side control.
Backman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matthews!
Matthews is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matthews keeps trying to improve his position.
Backman controlling the position easily from mount.
Backman tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
Matthews can't escape the position.
Backman lands a nice shot to the head.
Backman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matthews is looking to get to half guard.
Matthews bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Backman's brow.
Backman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Backman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matthews has Backman in his guard.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Backman is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Backman defends easily.
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Backman defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman pushing down on Matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Backman trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.
Matthews gets full guard.
Backman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Backman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Backman stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Backman dominated that round.
That's time! Backman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Backman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnny Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews feints the counter takedown.
Matthews shoots for a takedown but Backman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Backman feinted with a counter takedown.
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Backman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mickey Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Matthews.
Crunch! Backman slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
Matthews goes for a double leg but Backman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Backman continues to drive forward.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Backman swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Backman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Backman looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
A shot to the liver by Matthews. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Backman sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Backman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick from Backman, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Backman shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Backman tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Backman defends it nicely.
Backman throws a body kick that misses.
Backman gets a takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Backman is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Backman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman punishing his opponent with strikes.
 Matthews is rocked!
Backman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Matthews wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Backman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Backman!
Mickey Backman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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