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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bantam Rooster (ranked 5370 p4p, 5994 weight class) and Ari Katajamaki (ranked 278 p4p, 303 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bantam Rooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajamaki misses with a takedown
and Rooster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rooster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Katajamaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rooster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Katajamaki is in Rooster's guard.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rooster is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
Rooster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooster keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rooster has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.
Rooster has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rooster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Katajamaki uses it to pass to side control.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Rooster is looking to reverse the position.
Rooster is working hard here to advance position.
Katajamaki scoring with punches from side control.
Rooster taking punishment in the form of punches.
Katajamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Rooster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rooster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rooster tries to get out of the position.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
 Rooster is rocked!
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Rooster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki lands an elbow.
Rooster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rooster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katajamaki cracks Rooster with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Katajamaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rooster is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Katajamaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mesquita (ranked 4943 p4p, 5365 weight class) and Hubert Rubert (ranked 522 p4p, 550 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Rubert!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubert.
A low kick from Rubert is predictable there
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Rubert is defending the position.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Rubert is a slippery customer.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubert is trying to escape back to his feet but Mesquita uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubert dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Rubert defends.
Rubert parries the strikes from Mesquita easily there. Mesquita is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rubert to escape.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Rubert is working away.
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
Rubert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Mesquita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mesquita throws an elbow but Rubert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mesquita lands a few punches from side control.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rubert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mesquita.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but Rubert is defending the strikes.
Rubert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Rubert but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita throws an elbow but Rubert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
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.
The strikes coming from Mesquita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Rubert takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rubert is defending well.
The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mesquita prevents Rubert from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Rubert is defending well.
Mesquita cracks Rubert with a big right hand but Rubert just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rubert misses with a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubert kicks Mesquita off and gets to his feet.
Rubert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Rubert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubert tries to kick Mesquita off in order to stand up. Mesquita Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Rubert takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rubert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rubert pushes Mesquita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mesquita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rubert throws Mesquita to one side and escapes!
Mesquita moves into the clinch.
Rubert working hard to break the clinch.
Rubert tries to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rubert prevents it.
Rubert tries to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Rubert tries to circle away but Mesquita has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubert can do to turn this around?
Rubert working hard to break the clinch.
Rubert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubert tries to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Rubert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rubert is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubert defending well though.
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Rubert dodges it nicely.
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rubert is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubert defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rubert manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mesquita keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rubert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Rubert misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubert pushes Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Rubert.
Rubert throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubert has wrist control.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown into Rubert's guard.
Rubert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita prevents Rubert from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubert throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rubert won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Mesquita.
Rubert is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita stands up.
Hubert Rubert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mesquita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rubert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Rubert is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita is trying to control. Rubert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looks to land a strike but Rubert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubert has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richard Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mesquita, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mesquita!
In defeat, Hubert Rubert stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans I love you all I love to fight! This is what I live for I study the art of war the art of fight this is mine! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 5499 p4p, 5572 weight class) and Gabriel Soares (ranked 554 p4p, 558 weight class). Simon Phoenix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Soares's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Soares!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soares checks a leg kick.
Phoenix is looking to land body kicks.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soares tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soares's waist but Soares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phoenix off to one side.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix throws out a leg kick but Soares moves out of range and Phoenix only half commits.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Phoenix pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soares jumps guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is really struggling to control Soares but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phoenix passes Soares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phoenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phoenix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Phoenix throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Soares to regain full guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Phoenix lying in Soares's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Soares decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Phoenix taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!
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Kris Boom Boom had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 209.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Don Diego was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hot Water (ranked 3853 p4p, 5280 weight class) and Scott Armstrong (ranked 438 p4p, 542 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hot Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong cracks Water with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Water avoids a punch combination nicely.
Water lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Scott Armstrong has been cut.
Water seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Water.
Water throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Water looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
A big left from Water misses.
Armstrong unleashes a big counter combination but Water bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Water lands with a right hand.
Water on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Water.
Armstrong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Water with a body shot.
Water closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Armstrong! Water dives in looking to finish! Armstrong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hot Water!
A relieved looking Hot Water 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Dlask (ranked 3695 p4p, 5350 weight class) and Monty Sioux (ranked 421 p4p, 549 weight class). Monty Sioux 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monty Sioux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sioux stuffs the takedown attempt from Dlask. Dlask gets slowly back to his feet.
Sioux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dlask shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sioux counters with a body kick that stops Dlask in his tracks momentarily.
Dlask shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dlask showed some decent athleticism there.
Dlask is nestled in close to Sioux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dlask knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sioux on the ground.
Dlask is trying to control. Sioux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sioux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dlask drops an elbow to the side of Sioux's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dlask lands a nice short elbow.
Dlask stops Sioux from getting back to his feet.
Dlask frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sioux hang on?
Dlask landing strikes from the mount and Sioux is in trouble!
Dlask controlling from mount.
Dlask landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask breaks from Sioux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dlask landing strikes from the mount and Sioux is in trouble!
Dlask has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sioux's face.
Dlask is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sioux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 Sioux is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sioux is squirming around, avoiding Dlask's attempts to control the action.
Sioux is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dlask punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sioux taking shots to the head.
Sioux is still in real trouble! Can Dlask finish him?
Sioux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Dlask has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlask postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sioux is out cold - huge knockout for Dlask!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ive Hadjinov (ranked 3681 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Jimbo Gregor (ranked 486 p4p, 511 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ive Hadjinov!
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, Jimbo Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadjinov showed some decent athleticism there.
Hadjinov is controlling the pace.
Hadjinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hadjinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Hadjinov is nestled in close to Gregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hadjinov trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor is looking for a sweep. Hadjinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hadjinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hadjinov is looking to take a break and control but Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gregor moves into full guard.
Hadjinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hadjinov defends well.
Hadjinov postures up in Gregor's guard and throws a big left but Gregor blocks it.
Hadjinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor 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.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hadjinov wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving.
Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadjinov passes into half guard.
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gregor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjinov working the head and body with strikes.
Gregor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hadjinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hadjinov's back!
Gregor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hadjinov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gregor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gregor working for the choke.
Gregor working for a choke but Hadjinov is defending well.
Hadjinov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjinov fending off the submission attempt from Gregor.
Hadjinov just trying to survive but Gregor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hadjinov showing good submission defense here.
Gregor looking for the choke from the back.
Gregor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hadjinov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gregor looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gregor working for a choke but Hadjinov is defending well.
Gregor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gregor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hadjinov is defending well though. Gregor let's go of the attempt for now.
Hadjinov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gregor gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimbo Gregor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hadjinov rushes Gregor and presses him up against the cage.
Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hadjinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gregor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hadjinov escapes and throws Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hadjinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gregor moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor is looking for a triangle here but Hadjinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gregor is looking for a sweep.
Gregor gets back to half guard.
Hadjinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Ive Hadjinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hadjinov is looking for a kimura but Gregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hadjinov to get the leverage.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor is refusing to be controlled, as Hadjinov sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjinov is nestled in close to Gregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hadjinov working Gregor over with strikes.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily.
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Hadjinov.
Hadjinov trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Hadjinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hadjinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Hadjinov 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.
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily.
Hadjinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head.
Gregor is not content to let Hadjinov control the position.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjinov lands a nice short elbow.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjinov trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gregor is pressing down on Hadjinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hadjinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ive Hadjinov dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hadjinov tries to clinch up
and Gregor counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Gregor. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hadjinov.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Hadjinov.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hadjinov looks to clinch
and Hadjinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hadjinov walks into a straight right hand from Gregor.
Hadjinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hadjinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gregor is trying to defend but Hadjinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadjinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjinov lands a nice short elbow.
Hadjinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gregor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hadjinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hadjinov has managed to get both his arms back between Gregor's legs - danger averted.
Gregor has momentary wrist control but Hadjinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadjinov passes Gregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hadjinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hadjinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov throwing shots but Gregor is blocking nicely.
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregor tries to get to full guard but Hadjinov has control of the leg.
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily.
Gregor is not content to let Hadjinov control the position.
Hadjinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hadjinov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Hadjinov seems content to control.
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hadjinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head.
Hadjinov working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadjinov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gregor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ive Hadjinov!
A less than humble Ive Hadjinov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Boyd (ranked 3028 p4p, 3660 weight class) and Jack Serra (ranked 391 p4p, 466 weight class). Jack Serra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denny Boyd !
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, Jack Serra!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boyd 's guard.
Serra pushes down on Boyd 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boyd trying to control from the bottom.
Serra is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serra tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boyd controls his leg.
Serra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra thows a huge punch but Boyd dodges it nicely.
Serra is looking to take a break and control but Boyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boyd is staying active underneath Serra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Serra throwing shots but Boyd is blocking nicely.
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyd is looking to improve his position.
Boyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyd tries to get out of the position.
Serra seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boyd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Serra!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 3861 p4p, 3160 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 76 p4p, 106 weight class). Lalla comes to the cage accompanied by ЛЮБИ. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 28 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babyara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Babyara just manages to avoid it.
Babyara throws a body shot but no joy.
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalla half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babyara. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Babyara avoided it.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babyara as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babyara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla slips a jab and a cross from Babyara.
Lalla scores with a takedown into Babyara's guard.
Lalla scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babyara trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lalla as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Babyara screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lalla! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brand (ranked 1567 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 47 p4p, 40 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone pushes Brand up against the cage in a clinch.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
St Stone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for St Stone.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brand's elbow.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Stone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by St Stone.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St Stone.
St Stone is pushing Brand up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St Stone continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Stone tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
St Stone lands a knee to the body.
St Stone has Brand pushed against the cage.
St Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Brand shrugs off.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Brand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Brand shrugs off.
St Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brand is trying to break free.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daniel Brand's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
St Stone stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
St Stone has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
Daniel Brand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but St Stone keeps him there for the moment.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but St Stone has the dominant position.
St Stone tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
We've been informed that St Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Daniel Brand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
St Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
St Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brand up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Brand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone 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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