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RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corner Cutting (ranked 6627 p4p, 6087 weight class) and John Chandler (ranked 698 p4p, 662 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corner Cutting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cutting throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cutting but Cutting pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cutting leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Cutting gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Corner Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cutting enables Chandler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cutting manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cutting uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cutting closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chandler to the mat! Chandler manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cutting stacks Chandler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cutting!
Chandler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cutting advances nicely into full mount.
Cutting lands a big shot there that rocks Chandler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chandler is desperately trying to improve his position but Cutting has a good base and remains in mount.
Chandler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BOOM! Cutting connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chandler is in a horrible position here. Cutting smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cutting.
Cutting controlling the position easily from mount.
Cutting seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chandler for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cutting working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Cutting.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Cutting is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cutting looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Chandler looks winded!
Cutting working the head and body with strikes.
Cutting working Chandler over with strikes.
Cutting working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cutting pulls his head out easily.
Cutting performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cutting working the head and body with strikes.
Cutting lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutting is taking a breather. Chandler 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.
Cutting is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chandler as he works his way to full guard.
Cutting 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.
Cutting keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cutting's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cutting landing with the ground and pound.
Cutting lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corner Cutting dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cutting closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cutting lands in his opponent's guard.
Cutting working some strikes from top position.
Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cutting passes into side control.
Cutting cracks Chandler with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutting working the ground and pound.
Chandler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cutting connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chandler some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler looks to move to half guard but instead Cutting has passed into mount! Damn!
Cutting raining down shots from the mount!
Cutting is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cutting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
 Chandler is rocked!
Cutting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Cutting finish him?
A big strike lands for Cutting! That's really hurt Chandler and he's turned his back - Cutting keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cutting jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corner Cutting!
After the fight, Corner Cutting was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 4430 p4p, 5418 weight class) and Desu Inhanamoto (ranked 542 p4p, 603 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Desu Inhanamoto enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Desu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Inhanamoto's ribs.
No joy there for Ahearn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inhanamoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahearn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahearn to score with a decent uppercut.
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range and Inhanamoto settles back down.
Ahearn lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Desu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Ahearn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
Inhanamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Ahearn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Inhanamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a big head kick but Ahearn shrugs it off.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahearn throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Ahearn checks it
and Ahearn counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range.
Inhanamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ahearn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Ahearn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Ahearn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
Inhanamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Ahearn punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Ahearn is wise to it.
Ahearn blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands a really nice looking cross but Inhanamoto seems unphased.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Ahearn backing up. Ahearn nods at Inhanamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Ahearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahearn is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Ahearn scores with a jab. Inhanamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
A head kick from Inhanamoto lands but Ahearn takes it in his stride.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Inhanamoto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahearn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good low kick that Ahearn was not able to check.
Ahearn misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that Ahearn semi-blocks.
Inhanamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Ahearn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tobias Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Inhanamoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a body kick that stops Ahearn in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahearn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
Sloppy strikes from Ahearn. Those never looked like landing.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn with a jab.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Ahearn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Inhanamoto misses
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahearn!
That's four 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!
Inhanamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahearn's sensitive parts.
Ahearn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahearn tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inhanamoto.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with an open hand slap.
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Ahearn checks it
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.
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 Tobias Ahearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto'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. This is the final round!
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inhanamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahearn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inhanamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahearn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahearn's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahearn checks a low kick from Inhanamoto.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desu Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Ahearn.
A little feinted left hand from Ahearn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto jabs Ahearn right on the nose. Ahearn blinks but takes it well.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahearn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inhanamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Inhanamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a big counter head kick but Ahearn avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahearn's sensitive parts.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desu Inhanamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahearn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Ahearn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Jaworski (ranked 4506 p4p, 4535 weight class) and Liam Meier (ranked 488 p4p, 490 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Jaworski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Meier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaworski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaworski on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaworski's guard now, I'm sure.
Meier throws a big elbow that misses.
Meier postures up in Jaworski's guard and throws a big left but Jaworski blocks it.
Jaworski keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Meier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaworski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meier controls the pace.
Meier chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaworski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaworski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaworski trying to keep a closed guard but Meier is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier is working Jaworski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaworski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meier postures up.
Jaworski looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaworski, not yet.
Jaworski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jaworski working a defensive guard here.
Jaworski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meier's guard.
Jaworski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meier wriggles free and stands up.
Some wild striking there from Jaworski.
Meier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaworski wants to control but Meier is keeping busy.
Meier slips a nice elbow through Jaworski's hands, connecting with Jaworski's forehead.
Jaworski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Meier prevents Jaworski from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Meier connects with a nice short shot to Jaworski's temple.
Jaworski is looking to improve his position.
Meier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaworski is refusing to be controlled, as Meier sits in half guard.
Meier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaworski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meier lands a nice short elbow.
Jaworski trying to control but Meier postures up.
Meier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaworski is not content to let Meier control the position.
Meier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaworski defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Meier.
Jaworski has hold of Meier's hands but Meier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jaworski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaworski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Meier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meier wants to free his trapped foot but Jaworski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meier lands with a punch from half guard.
Jaworski tries to roll over but Meier keeps him under control.
Jaworski is looking to control Meier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaworski avoid being mounted?
Jaworski tries to get to full guard but Meier has control of the leg.
Meier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Meier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaworski wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.
Meier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Meier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaworski swinging wildly here.
Jaworski misses with a series of wild punches.
Meier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaworski misses with a double jab.
Jaworski misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jaworski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Jaworski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaworski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meier postures up and lands a big shot to Jaworski's brow.
Meier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jaworski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaworski tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meier stands up over Jaworski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meier landing some decent shots from guard.
Meier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaworski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Meier is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaworski has wrist control.
Meier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meier wants to control from the top but Jaworski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jaworski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meier preventing the sweep.
Meier chips away with some ground and pound.
Meier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaworski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meier is controlling him.
Meier lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaworski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaworski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meier trying to control but Jaworski is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jaworski.
Meier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jaworski.
Meier shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaworski tries to sprawl out of it but Meier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaworski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamil Jaworski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaworski throws a series of punches but Meier avoids them all with ease.
Meier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaworski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Jaworski. Those never looked like landing.
Meier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaworski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Jaworski.
Meier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaworski with a body shot.
Jaworski throws a shot from downtown. Meier moves away and avoids it.
Jaworski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaworski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meier finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaworski looks to land a combination but Meier avoids it well.
No joy there for Jaworski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meier fails with the takedown.
Kamil Jaworski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Meier.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Jaworski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaworski throws a right hand that Meier ducks under and follows up with a left that Meier also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meier! But no joy.
Jaworski misses with a wild combination.
Jaworski throws a right hand that Meier ducks under and follows up with a left that Meier also avoids with ease.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaworski looks to score with a jab to the body but Meier is just out of range.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Jaworski.
Jaworski misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meier! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jaworski misses.
Meier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamil Jaworski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Jaworski does no damage.
Jaworski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meier thinks about the counter body kick.
Jaworski misses with a series of wild punches.
Meier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaworski throws a right and a left that Meier avoids nicely.
Jaworski backing away here, and Meier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaworski throws a nice looking combination but Meier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamil Jaworski is winning the standup battle so far.
Meier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jaworski was covering up waiting for the punch and Meier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaworski's head.
Jaworski has momentary wrist control but Meier slips an elbow through the middle.
Meier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaworski dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meier has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jaworski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaworski is trying to break free.
Jaworski is pressed up against the cage. Meier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaworski down to the mat. Jaworski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaworski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaworski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaworski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liam Meier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meier trying to control but Jaworski is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meier stands up over Jaworski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meier wants to control from the top but Jaworski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Meier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 Jaworski is rocked!
Meier with a nice head shot there.
Oh Jaworski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaworski's head.
Meier 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.
Meier landing with the ground and pound.
Meier loads up on a big left hand. Jaworski felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Meier looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jaworski can't hide his disappointment, as Meier celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Meier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 3509 p4p, 3045 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 403 p4p, 352 weight class). Danny Sitsongrit 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Sitsongrit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomes looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Gomes manages to avoid it.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Gomes shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sitsongrit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Pym (ranked 3102 p4p, 5850 weight class) and Android Seventeen (ranked 393 p4p, 626 weight class). Seventeen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limit break x survivor. Hank Pym has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Pym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Seventeen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pym lands a right hook to the body.
Seventeen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pym lands a really nice looking cross but Seventeen seems unphased.
Pym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seventeen drops his hands momentarily and Pym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Seventeen clinches up against the cage.
Seventeen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pym as Seventeen tries to tie him up.
Pym misses with a punch to the body.
Pym struggles to land a body shot inside as Seventeen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pym fails to land.
Pym lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seventeen's coach down at Bloody death gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seventeen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pym on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seventeen prevents a body shot from Pym.
Stalling in the clinch from Pym.
Pym taking a breather.
Pym can't find room to land a body shot as Seventeen controls the action.
Pym tries a body shot but Seventeen blocks it.
Pym lands a nice uppercut.
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pym blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seventeen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pym can't find room to land a body shot as Seventeen controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Pym.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pym avoids it.
Pym lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pym throws a head punch that misses.
Seventeen trying to control the position but instead, Pym has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seventeen into the cage.
Pym scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pym.
A nice left hand lands by Pym.
A nice left hand lands by Pym.
Seventeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pym.
Pym looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pym scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pym struggles to land a body shot inside as Seventeen controls his hands.
Pym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pym cracks Seventeen with a nice body shot.
Pym lands a nice uppercut.
Pym lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Pym on the inside.
Pym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pym lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Pym lands a body shot.
Pym lands an uppercut.
Pym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Pym digs a right hand into Seventeen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seventeen's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Pym fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Pym.
Seventeen being controlled against the cage.
Seventeen prevents a body shot from Pym.
Pym lands a shoulder strike.
Pym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pym lands an uppercut.
Pym lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pym lands with a right to the head.
Seventeen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pym lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pym fails to land.
Pym misses with a punch to the body.
Pym can't find room to land a body shot as Seventeen controls the action.
A short right from Pym on the inside.
Pym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pym misses with a punch to the body.
Pym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seventeen's elbow.
Seventeen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pym is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pym.
Pym avoiding damage.
Pym scores with a shoulder strike.
Pym is leaning against Seventeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pym is trying to maintain a safe position but Seventeen gets an underhook and turns Pym into the cage.
Pym stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Pym to work.
Pym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pym tries to work over Seventeen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seventeen takes a shot to the head.
Pym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pym scores with a shoulder strike.
Pym lands a nice uppercut.
Pym misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Pym scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pym lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pym lands a nice uppercut.
Seventeen is rocked!
A short left from Pym.
Seventeen is still on wobbly legs! Can Pym finish him?
A short right from Pym on the inside.
Pym throws a big uppercut that drops Seventeen! More strikes from Pym and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Seventeen lies dazed against the cage as Pym celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Pym!
A relieved looking Hank Pym 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Leader (ranked 2602 p4p, 3592 weight class) and Andrey Zlobin (ranked 336 p4p, 458 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Las Vegas, Master Leader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Zlobin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leader scores with a jab. Zlobin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leader stuns Zlobin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zlobin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leader slips a jab from Zlobin.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leader throws a combination that misses
letting Zlobin counter with a right hand.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zlobin moves away.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlobin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leader backs up against the cage.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zlobin.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Zlobin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zlobin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zlobin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin lands a jab to the nose.
Zlobin misses with an uppercut
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobin lands a lovely overhand right.
Zlobin loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zlobin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zlobin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
Zlobin scores with a hook.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zlobin moves away.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Zlobin.
Leader misses with a body shot
and Zlobin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zlobin ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader lands a left and a right that send Zlobin crashing to the mat, dazed. Leader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zlobin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlobin is aggressively charging in as Leader backs up avoiding any damage. Leader tosses out a jab and Zlobin runs right into it face first! Zlobin is out cold! Leader dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zlobin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
An out of breath Master Leader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 2078 p4p, 2606 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 44 p4p, 56 weight class). Robert Munson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom closes the distance but Munson moves to the side
and Munson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bystrom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Munson clobbers Bystrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Bystrom moves out of range easily.
Bystrom scores with a hook.
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Munson defending well as Bystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Munson is looking for the big counter here.
Bystrom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bystrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munson looks to throw the jab but Bystrom is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bystrom misses its target.
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!
Munson avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bystrom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bystrom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Munson throws a head kick but Bystrom moves out of range.
It looked like Bystrom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Munson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom throws out a loose jab but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munson tries to break the clinch but Bystrom is controlling the position.
Munson working hard to break the clinch.
Munson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munson avoids it.
Bystrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Munson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bystrom up against the cage.
Bystrom is pushing Munson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munson avoids it.
Bystrom tries to pull guard but Munson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bystrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munson tries to circle away but Bystrom has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson is trying to stall.
Munson wants to break free but Bystrom has control.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bystrom stalling.
Bystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munson's defenses.
Munson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Munson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A clash of legs there as Munson blocks the low kick.
Bystrom pushes Munson up against the cage in a clinch.
Munson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bystrom avoiding damage.
Munson managing to block the knees to the body from Bystrom.
Munson manages to break the clinch.
Bystrom misses with a right hand
and Munson counters with a three punch combo that has Bystrom backing up. Bystrom nods at Munson to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Munson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Munson catches Bystrom right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bystrom.
Bystrom has closed the distance and engaged Munson in a clinch.
Bystrom is struggling to control the position.
Munson breaks from the clinch.
Bystrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bystrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Bystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom gets tackled into the cage by Munson. Munson maintains the clinch.
Bystrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Munson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Munson blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Munson working hard to break the clinch.
Bystrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munson prevents it.
Munson breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson stuns Bystrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Bystrom.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Munson.
Bystrom is rocked!
Munson drops Bystrom with a straight right hand, right on the button! Munson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Munson!
Robert Munson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 1097 p4p, 1629 weight class) and Jason Carter (ranked 25 p4p, 31 weight class). Gustavsson's entrance music is Knockout - 2Pac. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Carter!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Carter misses.
Gustavsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustavsson is in Carter's guard.
Gustavsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gustavsson content to stall in guard here.
Carter trying to control the position.
Gustavsson postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson lands a couple of digs.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustavsson is taking a breather. Carter 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.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Gustavsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter has his hands clasped together around Gustavsson's back. He's all about the action.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustavsson trying to mount his opponent but Carter defends it.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Gustavsson sits in half guard.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance.
Carter is staying active underneath Gustavsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gustavsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustavsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson prevents Carter from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
Gustavsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustavsson pinned against the cage. Gustavsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown.
Ivern Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Carter.
Gustavsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter looking to control.
Gustavsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gustavsson slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Carter throws a hook but Gustavsson avoids it easily.
Gustavsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gustavsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Carter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustavsson works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control the position.
Gustavsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustavsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustavsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustavsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two 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.
Gustavsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Gustavsson shoots in.
Carter gets the takedown into side control.
Gustavsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Silverback MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gustavsson gets back to half guard.
Gustavsson has his hands clasped together around Carter's back. He's all about the action.
Gustavsson is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Carter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carter trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gustavsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustavsson won't allow Carter to pass to mount.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustavsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustavsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gustavsson shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Gustavsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Gustavsson ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Carter.
Gustavsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustavsson uses from the top position.
Gustavsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carter looking to control.
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 Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carter tries for a takedown but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustavsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carter is looking to reverse the position.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter tries to buck Gustavsson off but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gustavsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Gustavsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gustavsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Carter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gustavsson off and has taken his back!
Gustavsson tries to break free.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Carter has the hooks in. Gustavsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Carter just sinks the hooks in.
Gustavsson rolls, trying to escape but Carter keeps control of the position.
Gustavsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Carter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Carter gets his hands free.
Carter is looking to control Gustavsson but Gustavsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Carter controlling from the back.
Jason Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson tries to roll but Carter sticks to his back.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Carter just sinks the hooks in.
Gustavsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carter's arms.
Carter trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson rolls, trying to escape but Carter keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivern Gustavsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
Ivern Gustavsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Granger (ranked 861 p4p, 426 weight class) and Tali Ihantala (ranked 21 p4p, 12 weight class). Tali Ihantala has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tali Ihantala!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ihantala to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ihantala throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Ihantala counters with a head kick.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Ihantala moves into the clinch.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger lands a nice looking body shot.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ihantala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Granger is looking to wear down Ihantala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger misses the jab.
Ihantala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ihantala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ihantala circles away quickly and effectively.
Ihantala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ihantala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Ihantala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Ihantala walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger throws a series of strikes that have Ihantala backpedaling.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger avoids the body shot from Ihantala.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Ihantala's ribs.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ihantala finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Ihantala scores with a spinning back kick!
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ihantala throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ihantala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ihantala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihantala. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Ihantala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ihantala looks to land a body kick but Granger moved away.
Ihantala tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ihantala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Granger misses with a double jab.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger sets himself, and Ihantala steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Granger throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala lands a head kick!
 It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger lands a jab to Ihantala's midsection.
Ihantala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ihantala works the jab nicely.
Granger throws a series of punches but Ihantala avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Ihantala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ihantala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Granger throws a combination that misses
and Ihantala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Ihantala counters with a left right combination that sends Granger crashing to the mat - Ihantala wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Granger out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala 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.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This guys are tooooo Fat and big for me FFS get them on slimfast'.
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