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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nastasya Putin (ranked 2734 p4p, 2392 weight class) and Maria Cortez (ranked 174 p4p, 147 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by Bubblegum Bitch. Maria Cortez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nastasya Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maria Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin darts in and clinches Cortez up against the cage.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Cortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Putin smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez avoids the elbow strike from Putin, against the cage.
Cortez blocks an elbow strike.
Cortez jumps guard but Putin stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nastasya Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maria Cortez.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Cortez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Putin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cortez's brow.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Cortez decides to pull guard.
Cortez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putin has picked Cortez up and slammed him! Cortez can't keep hold of the triangle and Putin manages to pass to side control!
Cortez tries to buck Putin off but Putin is having none of it.
The referee asks Putin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Putin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom here.
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cortez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putin is trying to control. Cortez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cortez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Putin passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin working away.
Cortez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom here.
Putin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cortez is not content to let Putin control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cortez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Putin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cortez actively working from the bottom here.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Cortez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nastasya Putin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortez takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands an uppercut.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Putin.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Cortez gets control of Putin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cortez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cortez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Putin has passed into half guard!
Cortez moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin postures up.
Cortez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cortez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Putin uses it to pass to side control.
Cortez is not content to let Putin control the position.
Cortez is looking to reverse the position.
Cortez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Putin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Cortez wants to control but Putin is having none of it.
Cortez tries to reverse the position but Putin maintains control.
Cortez tries to improve his position but instead Putin has taken his back!
Cortez is trying to break free.
Putin is looking to control Cortez but Cortez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Putin biding his time, controlling Cortez.
Cortez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries to hold on but Putin postures up.
Cortez regains half guard.
Well, if Putin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Putin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cortez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cortez actively working from the bottom here.
Putin wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
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.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez is staying active underneath Putin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cortez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Putin jumps into side control!
Cortez is trying to control Putin's posture but Putin avoids it.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Putin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Putin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cortez has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nastasya Putin!
A less than humble Nastasya Putin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 4261 p4p, 3602 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 534 p4p, 467 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws the left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids the punch easily.
Silva misses with a left hand
enabling Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a shot to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is controlling Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Silva 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.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of elbows.
Silva wants to sweep here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his hands on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's head, controlling the position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva is trying to keep Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in close.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon preventing the sweep.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing strikes but missing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Silva misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva moves away from the strike by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva punishes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon circles away easily
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a jab to the head.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swinging wildly here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has time to react.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's shoulder, as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Silva swings for the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon as he connects with a hook.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a left to the body.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaxon Flaxon Waxon. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jaxon Flaxon Waxon rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva throws a body punch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips a straight right by Silva.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to counter punch.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses its target.
A big left from Silva misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva with a hook.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looking to control.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is in close to Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva stands up over Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is keen to just control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is a slippery customer.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribs.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva trying to control the position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Silva from improving position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's face as Silva controls the position.
Silva working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is trying to control. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva thows a huge punch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dodges it nicely.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva throwing shots but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is blocking nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips a straight right by Silva.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaxon Flaxon Waxon under the eye.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to control the position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Silva 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.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alex Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Well Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
A very excited looking Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Demuss (ranked 4853 p4p, 1976 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 585 p4p, 266 weight class). Demuss's entrance music is Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. A fine choice. Jake Demuss had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Moritz Zimmerman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Demuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demuss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Demuss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zimmerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demuss's waist but Demuss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side.
Demuss throws a lazy right hand but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman moves out of range as Demuss strikes.
Zimmerman feints the counter takedown.
Demuss misses with a straight left.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Demuss defends it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Demuss.
Zimmerman shoots and misses
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake Demuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Demuss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zimmerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demuss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Zimmerman tries to counter it with a takedown but Demuss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zimmerman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Demuss. That one must have hurt.
Demuss swings for the body but Zimmerman moves out of range.
And Zimmerman tries to counter it with a takedown but Demuss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demuss takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Demuss shoots in and gets a takedown into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman looking for a triangle here. Demuss is fighting it but it looks tight! Zimmerman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Demuss is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 1595 p4p, 968 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 205 p4p, 129 weight class). Hanayama comes into the arena with Plan Three - Triggers blaring out of the sound system. Rodgers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue Flowers - Doctor Octagon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Hanayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Rodgers 's ribs.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Hanayama throws a hook to the side of Rodgers 's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanayama dodges the punch combination from Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Hanayama's legs.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Hanayama had a free shot at his head there.
Hanayama works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.
Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers thumps Hanayama with a low kick.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Hanayama off balance momentarily.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Hanayama lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hanayama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Rodgers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanayama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers throws a push kick but Hanayama slaps the foot to one side.
Hanayama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama lands a body shot.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodgers - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Hanayama's leg. Hanayama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodgers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanayama if he has to take too many more of those.
Rodgers digs a good hook to Hanayama's body.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanayama takes a step back to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanayama.
Hanayama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hanayama blocks the low kick.
Hanayama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Hanayama as he checks the leg kick.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanayama finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Hanayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanayama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Rodgers tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanayama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanayama misses with a left hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanayama checks a leg kick.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Hanayama misses its intended target.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanayama is just out of range.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanayama misses the target.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Hanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Hanayama moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hanayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers stands up over Hanayama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers won't allow Hanayama to sweep him here.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanayama is keeping the position for now.
Hanayama managing to control the position.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanayama is on top in guard.
Hanayama passes into half guard.
Hanayama trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Hanayama wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Rodgers gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Hanayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanayama slips a jab from Rodgers .
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Rodgers , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hanayama as Rodgers shoots in.
Hanayama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Hanayama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanayama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Rodgers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanayama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Hanayama's body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanayama's head.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodgers .
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaoru Hanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanayama throws out the jab.
Kaoru Hanayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama looks to land a combination. Rodgers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanayama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodgers s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanayama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a hook but Hanayama blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Hanayama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanayama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Hanayama connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanayama is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Hanayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Hanayama checks the leg kick.
Hanayama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanayama throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanayama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Minnagh (ranked 2774 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Jolly Roger (ranked 363 p4p, 305 weight class). Roger has chosen Under Jolly Roger as his entrance music. Bobby Minnagh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roger told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Roger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Minnagh wants to stand but Roger is controlling the position.
Roger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minnagh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Minnagh is pulling down on Roger's head. It's preventing any offense from Roger, at least for the moment.
Roger throws an elbow that misses. Minnagh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roger's guard. Nice move by Minnagh!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger keeping full guard, as Minnagh tries to pass.
Minnagh 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.
Minnagh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh stands up from Roger's guard - Minnagh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roger misses with a takedown attempt - Minnagh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minnagh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roger swings for the body but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roger takes a swing at Minnagh's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Roger.
Roger throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with an outside leg kick.
Roger misses with a wild body shot.
Minnagh is looking to counter with a body kick.
Roger misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a three punch combo that has Roger backing up. Roger nods at Minnagh to acknowledge the strikes.
Roger missing with a left hand there. Minnagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Roger backs away, Minnagh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roger throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
Roger misses with a takedown
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Minnagh counters with a head kick that wobbles Roger - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Minnagh sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
Bobby Minnagh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Billings (ranked 3921 p4p, 1835 weight class) and Rebel Smith (ranked 449 p4p, 235 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Billings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Billings throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Billings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Billings 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.
Smith avoids the body shot from Billings.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Billings misses its target.
Smith defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Billings there as he acknowledges the shot.
Billings throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Billings blocks it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Billings moves out of range.
Billings takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a jab when Billings was well out of range.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Billings counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billings moves away.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Billings walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Billings is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Billings swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Billings back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Billings moves away and avoids it.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Billings blocks a jab.
A cross from Smith lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws the left hand but Billings avoids the punch easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billings throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Smith defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Billings takes one to the side of the head.
Billings misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Billings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billings lands a body shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billings.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings moves out of range of the strikes.
Billings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Billings misses.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Billings's head backwards.
Billings scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Billings moves away and avoids it.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billings slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Billings connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Smith swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Billings had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Billings slips the punch.
Billings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws out a counter right but Billings avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a hook
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings misses with a straight left.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thuds a left hand into Billings's body.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Billings blocks it.
Billings lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Billings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billings staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Billings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Billings lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Billings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a hook. Billings ducked under it nicely.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Billings.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Billings staying out of range there.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Billings counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to bum rush Billings with a series of wild strikes but Billings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thuds a left hand into Billings's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Billings - just one landing.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Billings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billings.
Billings lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Billings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billings.
Rebel Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billings throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billings uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Billings takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Billings ducks down to avoid it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Billings lands with a right hand.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Billings jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Billings is out of range.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a body punch
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a hook. Billings ducked under it nicely.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Billings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Billings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Billings scores with a shot to the body.
Billings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billings.
Billings blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Billings will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a jab when Billings was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Billings avoids the punch easily.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Billings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Billings lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
Smith moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Billings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Billings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Billings ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Billings moved out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Billings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith cracks Billings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billings.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Billings on the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Billings misses the jab.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Billings cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Billings.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Billings blocks a jab.
Billings digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Billings moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Billings avoids the body shot from Smith.
Billings throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Billings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Billings counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Billings counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Billings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Billings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rebel Smith.
Well Smith 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rebel Smith waved his t-shirt featuring FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Leifsson (ranked 928 p4p, 3328 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 130 p4p, 423 weight class). Leif Leifsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Earnie Shavers's chin.
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leif Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson moves forwards but Shavers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leifsson lands an overhand right.
Shavers throws a sloppy body shot
and Leifsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson throws a hook but Shavers avoids it easily.
Leifsson misses with a double jab.
Shavers misses with a series of wild punches.
Shavers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Shavers throws out a counter right but Leifsson avoids it with no problem.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shavers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leifsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shavers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shavers.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but Shavers is out of range.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shavers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson lands a left and a right that sends Shavers crashing to the canvas! Leifsson dives into mount looking to finish!
 Shavers is rocked!
 It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Shavers tries to lock up and control but Leifsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leifsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A jab from Shavers misses.
No joy there for Leifsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leifsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
Shavers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shavers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shavers misses with a hook to the body
and Leifsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shavers thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Shavers missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shavers throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Shavers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shavers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leifsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Decent striking displayed by Shavers there.
Shavers misses the body punch
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Shavers misses its intended target.
Leifsson misses with a hook.
Leifsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Leifsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shavers.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Shavers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leifsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shavers darts in trying to clinch
and Leifsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shavers ducks into an uppercut from Leifsson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Leifsson!
Our winner, Leif Leifsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 427 p4p, 798 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 57 p4p, 110 weight class). Stardust comes to the cage accompanied by Starman. Moxley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Moxley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moxley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Moxley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust feints and then cracks Moxley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moxley down.
Moxley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moxley. Moxley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moxley avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moxley.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Moxley ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust misses with a shot to the body
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust throws a hook but Moxley blocks it.
As Stardust backs off Moxley throws a huge counter combo but Stardust manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Moxley slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moxley throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust lands with a right hand.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley.
Stardust motions for Moxley to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
letting Moxley counter with a right hand.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moxley. Moxley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stardust misses with a hook. Moxley ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moxley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stardust throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moxley.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust throws a low kick but Moxley avoids it.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moxley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot.
Moxley checks a leg kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Stardust as he connects with a hook.
Moxley defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley feints the counter takedown.
Moxley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a low kick but Moxley moves out of range easily.
Moxley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Moxley saw that one coming.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Stardust misses
letting Moxley counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a jab.
Moxley dodges the punch combination from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1-2. Stardust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Moxley lands with a good body shot.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moxley.
Moxley misses with a double jab.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moxley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stardust has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust tests Moxley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stardust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Stardust backing away here, and Moxley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moxley moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
A shot to the body from Stardust misses
and Moxley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Moxley is looking for the big counter here.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stardust rather than just go for the knockout.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Moxley takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Moxley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moxley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moxley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stardust throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stardust throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust misses with a hook. Moxley ducked under it nicely.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moxley can do to turn this around?
Stardust throws a sloppy body shot
and Moxley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Moxley drops Stardust with a nice combination! Moxley dives into Stardust's guard, looking to finish!
 Stardust is rocked!
Moxley trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
Oh Stardust is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moxley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stardust seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley looking to pass the guard.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moxley throws a big elbow that misses.
Stardust wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moxley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stardust is not content to let Moxley control the position.
The strikes coming from Moxley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley 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!
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxley.
A lazy left from Moxley finds it's target.
Moxley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
Moxley checks a leg kick.
Moxley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Moxley ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Moxley blocks the leg kick.
As Stardust backs off Moxley throws a huge counter combo but Stardust manages to avoid it all.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws out a leg kick but Moxley moves out of range and Stardust only half commits.
Moxley throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Moxley jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moxley moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Moxley.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley.
Stardust is looking to counter punch.
Stardust digs a good hook to Moxley's body.
Stardust lands a jab to Moxley's midsection.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Moxley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moxley lands a jab to the head.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick from Stardust lands but Moxley takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust misses with a combination
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moxley slips under a jab from Stardust.
Moxley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moxley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stardust at a distance.
Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moxley is able to avoid easily.
Moxley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moxley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moxley lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Moxley checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a one two combo.
Moxley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moxley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moxley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stardust throws the left hand but Moxley avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Stardust misses
so Moxley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moxley trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley tries for a kimura but Stardust is defending well.
Moxley trying to control the action but Stardust is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georges Moxley.
I think Moxley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley!
Georges Moxley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 33 p4p, 236 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 5 p4p, 31 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Piano Man. Winston Todd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gilbervan Soares's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soares's knee momentarily.
Soares lands with a cross.
Soares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Soares.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Todd lands with a straight right. Soares didn't see that one coming.
Todd throws a powerful right kick. Soares tried to block low but the kick was high! Soares was taken right off of his feet! Todd jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Winston Todd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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