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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Killer (ranked 24749 p4p, 4941 weight class) and Heffna Badmon (ranked 345 p4p, 273 weight class). Heffna Badmon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heffna Badmon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmon dips to his left and cracks Killer with an uppercut!
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Badmon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killer's efforts to push away.
Badmon has Killer pressed against the cage.
Killer has Badmon pressed against the cage, preventing Badmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killer has picked Badmon up - he's going for a ride! Killer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Killer is looking to advance position but Badmon won't allow it.
Killer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badmon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killer.
Killer decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmon lands with a cross.
Badmon with a jab.
Badmon throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Killer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Badmon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Badmon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Badmon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killer walks into a jab.
Badmon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Killer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Badmon avoids it really well and circles away.
Killer moves into range and clinches up with Badmon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer working aggressively here.
Badmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Badmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badmon tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Killer drags the fight down to the ground.
Badmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer is trying to control the position but Badmon postures up.
Badmon trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Killer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Badmon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Killer working for a triangle but Badmon defends it easily.
Badmon wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer wants to sweep here but Badmon controlling him for the moment.
Badmon stays in close to Killer's body and controls the position.
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.
Badmon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Badmon controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Badmon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killer wants to sweep here but Badmon controlling him for the moment.
Badmon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Badmon wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Killer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badmon sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heffna Badmon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Badmon scores with a shot to the body.
Killer shoots in and gets a takedown into Badmon's guard.
Badmon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Killer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Badmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Badmon has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Badmon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badmon scores with a nice right hand.
Killer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badmon jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Badmon tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Badmon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Killer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Badmon was covering up waiting for the punch and Killer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Killer is working Badmon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Badmon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Badmon wants to stand up but Killer is controlling him.
Killer works over Badmon with some ground and pound from guard.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Badmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badmon working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Badmon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killer is controlling him.
Killer trying to control but Badmon is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Badmon misses the shot to the body.
Killer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Badmon scores with a shot to the body.
Killer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Badmon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badmon is on top in guard.
Badmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badmon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Badmon wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Badmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Badmon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Badmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is pulling down on Badmon's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badmon stopping the sweep attempt from Killer.
Killer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer trying to control the position.
Badmon looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heffna Badmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Badmon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Badmon moves out of range easily.
Heffna Badmon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badmon throws a series of punches but Killer moves out of range.
Badmon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killer doesn't seem bothered though.
Badmon avoids the head kick by Killer.
Badmon throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Badmon throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Badmon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Badmon digs a good body shot into Killer's ribs.
Killer is looking to clinch.
Badmon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmon catches Killer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Badmon. Beautiful body shot.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Badmon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badmon moves out of range as Killer throws a body kick.
Badmon misses with a few strikes there.
As Badmon looks to move away, Killer throws a big counter combo but Badmon just gets out of the way.
Badmon lands a head shot.
Badmon throws a poor cross that misses
and Killer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Badmon's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer is looking to take a break and control but Badmon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmon defending against the ground and pound.
Killer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Badmon, who protects the arm well.
Badmon tries to escape but Killer is in control.
Killer scoring with punches from side control.
Killer throws an elbow but Badmon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Badmon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Killer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmon tries to bench press Killer off him but Killer keeps the position.
Badmon pushes Killer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Killer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Killer trying to control the action but Badmon is working from the bottom.
Badmon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
Badmon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badmon wants to pass to mount but Killer is defending the position.
Badmon is keen to just control but Killer is a slippery customer.
Killer manages to get to full guard.
Badmon controlling from the top position.
Killer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heffna Badmon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Badmon from controlling successfully.
Bob Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badmon defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heffna Badmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Badmon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heffna Badmon!
Heffna Badmon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rock Steady (ranked 3756 p4p, 25137 weight class) and Brian Kingman (ranked 426 p4p, 637 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rock Steady has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rock Steady seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Steady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Kingman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kingman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steady connects with a jab.
Steady scores with a three punch combo!
Steady seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steady misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Kingman as he checks the leg kick.
Kingman digs a good body shot into Steady's ribs.
Steady stuffs the takedown attempt from Kingman. Kingman gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Steady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steady was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingman.
Kingman dodges the punch combination from Steady.
Steady scores with a one two! Kingman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Steady throws a right hand that Kingman ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingman also avoids with ease.
Kingman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steady was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingman.
Steady lands a nice looking body shot.
Kingman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steady as he jumps to the side.
Rock Steady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Kingman.
Steady slips a jab and a cross from Kingman.
Kingman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steady slaps away a takedown attempt from Kingman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steady feints a jab promting Kingman to slip. Steady then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kingman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kingman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steady manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Steady. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steady tries to work over Kingman's front leg with a kick but Kingman checks it.
Kingman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steady gets caught flat footed, as Kingman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steady throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steady throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Steady tries to strike from the bottom.
Kingman 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.
Steady striking off his back but it's not causing Kingman any problems.
Kingman is in close to Steady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kingman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kingman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Steady screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kingman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian Kingman!
After winning the bout, Brian Kingman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reyes (ranked 3299 p4p, 5370 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 407 p4p, 591 weight class). Roman Reyes 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Reyes's guard.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reyes's head.
Reyes has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reyes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov distracts Reyes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Reyes's brow.
Magomedov cracks Reyes with a solid left hand.
Reyes is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
 Reyes is rocked!
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Reyes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reyes covers up, he's hurt! Magomedov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Magomedov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Magomedov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Magomedov!
In his post fight interview, Magomed Magomedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Khamzatov (ranked 4033 p4p, 3591 weight class) and Antonio Ray (ranked 487 p4p, 442 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Magomed Khamzatov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Magomed Khamzatov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Khamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Ray!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Khamzatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Khamzatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khamzatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomed Khamzatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamzatov shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray throws out a counter right but Khamzatov avoids it with no problem.
Khamzatov darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns Khamzatov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Khamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khamzatov fails with the takedown.
Ray misses with an uppercut
and Khamzatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Khamzatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamzatov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamzatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khamzatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khamzatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ray wants to control but Khamzatov passes easily into half guard.
Khamzatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khamzatov is taking a breather. Ray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Further stalling from Khamzatov.
Khamzatov stops Ray from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khamzatov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Khamzatov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ray wants to get back to full guard but Khamzatov has mounted him!
Ray tries to hold on but Khamzatov postures up.
Khamzatov controlling the pace for now.
Khamzatov unloads with some shots from mount but Ray bucks and avoids them well.
Khamzatov looking to finish Ray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ray!
Ray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to escape the mount.
Khamzatov controlling the pace for now.
Ray is looking to get to half guard.
Khamzatov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Khamzatov content just to control the position here.
Khamzatov lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Khamzatov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Khamzatov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ray looks a forlorn figure.
Khamzatov lands a nice shot to the head.
Khamzatov raining down shots from the mount!
Ray is desperately trying to improve his position but Khamzatov has a good base and remains in mount.
Khamzatov controlling from mount.
Khamzatov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khamzatov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamzatov content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Khamzatov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Khamzatov moves out of range easily.
Khamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray misses with a body kick.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Khamzatov moves out of range easily.
Khamzatov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ray's guard.
Ray is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khamzatov dives into side control.
A lull in the action here as Khamzatov stalls from top position.
Khamzatov is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamzatov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Khamzatov takes a little break here. Ray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magomed Khamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khamzatov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamzatov controls the position.
Khamzatov is working to tighten his grip on Ray's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ray has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Khamzatov is really squeezing tight and eventually Ray passes out! Khamzatov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magomed Khamzatov!
Magomed Khamzatov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ham Burger (ranked 2179 p4p, 5966 weight class) and Jackson Christ (ranked 277 p4p, 632 weight class). Jackson Christ has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Christ!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burger walks into a left hand.
Burger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Burger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burger trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Burger throws an elbow but Christ slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burger advances to full mount.
Christ is trying to stand.
Burger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burger looking to secure an arm triangle but Christ defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Christ manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Burger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Christ takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Christ tries to escape but Burger is in control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burger throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christ is avoiding damage well.
Burger has hold of Christ's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Christ tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Burger cranks the arm and Christ screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Christ, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ham Burger!
Ham Burger very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Garcia (ranked 2138 p4p, 2669 weight class) and Ben Jamin (ranked 273 p4p, 326 weight class). Jose Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Jamin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Jamin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Garcia cracks Jamin with a nice body shot.
Jamin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jamin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Garcia trying to control but Jamin is working from the bottom.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garcia taking a breather here.
Jamin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Garcia's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jamin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Jamin defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamin.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Jamin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jamin with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jamin wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Jamin goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Jamin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jamin letting Garcia take a breather here.
Jamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Jamin circles away.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Jamin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Garcia tries to escape but Jamin is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamin looking to control but instead Garcia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jamin in particular looking to stall.
Garcia is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Garcia is working Jamin over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jamin smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jamin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jamin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Jamin is having none of it.
Jamin working some strikes from top position.
Jamin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia!
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamin can do to turn this around?
Jamin is breathing heavily.
Garcia taking a break here but Jamin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Jamin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcia is looking to stall here but Jamin recovers full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Jamin keeps moving.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jamin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jamin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jamin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jamin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garcia pushes Jamin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jamin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jamin trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Jamin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia pushes Jamin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jamin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jamin is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garcia works Jamin's body with a nice hook.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia cracks Jamin with a good jab.
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 Jose Garcia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamin avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Nice sprawl there from Jamin as Garcia shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jamin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamin avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Jose Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jamin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia tries to clinch but Jamin moves away
and Jamin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Jamin throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Jamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Jamin is having none of it.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jamin on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jamin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia is fighting to break Jamin's control of his arms but Jamin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ben Jamin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia wants to clinch.
Jamin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Garcia!
Jose Garcia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cash (ranked 2809 p4p, 3287 weight class) and Mauricio Della Bella (ranked 399 p4p, 451 weight class). Cash's entrance music is Head Bussa - Lil Scrappy ft. Lil John. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Della Bella!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Della Bella blocks a jab.
Cash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cash throws a looping overhand right but Della Bella ducks down to avoid it.
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Della Bella manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Della Bella does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Della Bella tries to counter it with a takedown but Cash pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cash swings for the body but Della Bella moves out of range.
Della Bella takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Della Bella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash misses the shot to the body.
Della Bella has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Della Bella there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cash throws a big shot that misses.
Della Bella feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Della Bella moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Della Bella is rocked!
Della Bella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Della Bella tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Della Bella drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cash defends it well.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Victor Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Della Bella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Della Bella is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cash drops Della Bella with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Della Bella looks back up at him and smiles so Cash waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Della Bella is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Della Bella blocks a jab.
Cash drops Della Bella with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Della Bella! Cash dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Cash!
Victor Cash spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joao Dos Santos (ranked 2661 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 162 p4p, 164 weight class). Dux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloodsport. The key to victory for Joao Dos Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux works over Dos Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dux controlling from the top position.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux advances position into side control!
Dux takes a little break here. Dos Santos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Dux off him but Dux keeps the position.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux blocks the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dux just content to control the position.
Dux trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Dux is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dux is controlling the pace.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dos Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux moves nicely into side control.
Dux trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dux wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Dux is staying tight to Dos Santos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Dux off him but Dux keeps the position.
Dux trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dos Santos is not content to let Dux control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux taking a breather here.
Dux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dos Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Dux trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dux controls the position.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Dux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Santos trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dos Santos some visible discomfort.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux landing strikes.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dux landing a few strikes.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dux scoring with punches from side control.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Dux stalls from top position.
Dux in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dos Santos looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dux turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
A relieved looking Frank Dux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Valle (ranked 1767 p4p, 3369 weight class) and Giant Grizzly (ranked 195 p4p, 344 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Faraon Love Shady - Mi Cunumi. Jesus Valle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giant Grizzly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Valle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giant Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grizzly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valle moves out of range of the strikes.
Valle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valle wants it to stay on the feet.
Valle misses with a series of wild punches.
Valle lands with a nice body kick.
Grizzly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valle throws a looping overhand right but Grizzly ducks down to avoid it.
Grizzly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Valle throws a low kick, looking for Grizzly's leg but Grizzly calmly moves out of range.
Valle throws a nice looking combination but Grizzly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grizzly is rocked!
 It looks like Giant Grizzly has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valle knocks out Grizzly with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Valle before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Valle picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Valle!
Jesus Valle made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Tienes 19 toma verga hija de puta.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Skognar (ranked 3050 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Bjj Ace (ranked 393 p4p, 239 weight class). The key to victory for Arne Skognar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arne Skognar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjj Ace!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace fails with the takedown.
Skognar lands with a hook. Ace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ace has his takedown stuffed
and Skognar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skognar throws a good cross that connects.
Ace with a poor takedown
and Skognar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arne Skognar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Ace.
Skognar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ace. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skognar counters with a stiff right hand.
Skognar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ace.
Skognar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace walks into a straight right hand from Skognar.
Ace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skognar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It looks like Skognar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ace darts in looking for a takedown but Skognar gets double underhooks and turns Ace into the cage.
Ace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Bjj Ace has been cut.
Bjj Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skognar's corner calls for a 1-2. Skognar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skognar pushes Ace away with a front kick.
Skognar is looking to clinch.
Ace is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left and a right from Skognar both land. Nice combination.
Skognar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skognar wants to clinch up but Ace keeps it at a distance.
Skognar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skognar wants it to stay on the feet.
Skognar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace with a poor takedown
and Skognar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ace fails with a takedown attempt.
Skognar tries to clinch up but Ace circles away and keeps his distance.
Ace with the counter takedown but Skognar avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skognar misses with a knee to the head.
Skognar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ace's defenses.
Ace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skognar to keep the fight standing.
Skognar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ace takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skognar looking to throw knees to the head but Ace is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skognar looking to throw knees to the head but Ace is blocking nicely.
Skognar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skognar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Bjj Ace's cut even more.
Skognar with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skognar.
We've been informed that Ace has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skognar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skognar obliges.
Ace looks winded!
Knees to the body from Skognar.
Skognar lands a nice elbow.
Skognar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Skognar lands an elbow inside that Ace shrugs off.
Skognar landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skognar lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skognar landing knees to the head.
The cut above Bjj Ace's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Skognar lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Ace goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Skognar in side control.
Ace is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skognar tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ace is still in real trouble! Can Skognar finish him?
Ace seems to have recovered his senses.
Ace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skognar wants to stand but Ace is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Skognar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjj Ace's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ace.
Skognar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ace tries for a takedown but Skognar circles away easily
and Skognar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skognar tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ace.
Arne Skognar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Ace.
Skognar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skognar duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skognar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ace will feel that in the morning.
Nice takedown defense from Skognar. No joy for Ace on that attempt.
Skognar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skognar takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skognar with a knee to the head.
Skognar lands a damaging elbow.
Skognar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bjj Ace's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Skognar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ace's face.
Ace tries to pull guard but Skognar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ace drops back down to his feet.
Ace is breathing heavily.
Skognar lands a knee to the body.
Skognar connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bjj Ace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arne Skognar!
A very excited looking Arne Skognar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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