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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Kyshenko (ranked 5763 p4p, 23093 weight class) and Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 627 p4p, 760 weight class). Ulfriksson has chosen Hvem Er Hun as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfriksson misses the jab.
Ulfriksson stuffs the takedown.
Nice jab there from Ulfriksson.
 It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
Kyshenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ulfriksson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kyshenko is in Ulfriksson's guard.
Ulfriksson wants to stand up but Kyshenko is controlling him.
Ulfriksson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kyshenko stops Ulfriksson from standing up.
Ulfriksson keeping moving, preventing Kyshenko from controlling successfully.
Kyshenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyshenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kyshenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfriksson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyshenko controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfriksson wants to stand and escape but Kyshenko is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ulfriksson stuffs the takedown.
Ulfriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyshenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulfriksson throws a series of punches but Kyshenko avoids them all with ease.
Ingolf Ulfriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyshenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ulfriksson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ulfriksson wants to stand and escape but Kyshenko is having none of it.
Kyshenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ulfriksson's guard.
Kyshenko wants to control but Ulfriksson is keeping him busy.
Kyshenko not doing much here.
Ulfriksson is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Ulfriksson is kicking away at Kyshenko from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Kyshenko grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Ulfriksson trying to push Kyshenko off... Ulfriksson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Raul Kyshenko!
After the fight, Raul Kyshenko 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Moker (ranked 3485 p4p, 4514 weight class) and Luca Anacoreta (ranked 468 p4p, 564 weight class). Brendan Moker 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Moker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Anacoreta!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anacoreta blocks a jab.
Anacoreta tries to counter with a clinch but Moker shakes him off and moves away.
Moker throws a shot from downtown. Anacoreta moves away and avoids it.
Anacoreta with the counter takedown but Moker avoids it easily.
Crunch! Moker slams his shin into Anacoreta's torso.
Moker looks for the body kick but Anacoreta saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Moker coming out on top.
Moker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anacoreta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anacoreta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moker defends it well.
Nice cross by Moker.
Moker looks to score with a jab to the body but Anacoreta is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moker. Anacoreta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moker sets himself, and Anacoreta steps forward looking for the clinch! Moker avoids it this time.
Anacoreta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anacoreta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anacoreta.
Moker slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moker. Anacoreta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anacoreta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moker jabs Anacoreta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anacoreta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moker slips under a jab.
Moker misses with a hook.
Moker scores with a jab to the head.
Anacoreta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brendan Moker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anacoreta back to the cage. Moker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moker jabs Anacoreta right on the nose. Anacoreta blinks but takes it well.
 Anacoreta is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moker drops Anacoreta with a naaaaasty hook - Anacoreta is in real trouble here! Moker dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Moker!
A very excited looking Brendan Moker 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coyle (ranked 3718 p4p, 2291 weight class) and Ogre Toshin (ranked 486 p4p, 329 weight class). Toshin has chosen Death Squad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Coyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coyle gets tackled into the cage by Toshin. Toshin maintains the clinch.
Come on Toshin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coyle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toshin.
Coyle is trying to break the clinch but Toshin has him pressed against the cage.
Toshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Chris Coyle has been cut.
A short right from Toshin on the inside.
Toshin tries a body shot but Coyle blocks it.
Toshin stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toshin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coyle is trying to pull guard but Toshin has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Toshin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Toshin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Toshin.
Toshin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Toshin lands a right hand.
Coyle tries to pull guard but Toshin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Toshin.
 Coyle is rocked!
Toshin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Coyle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Coyle drops to his knees and Toshin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogre Toshin!
Ogre Toshin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 4375 p4p, 2488 weight class) and Ezekiel Hall (ranked 552 p4p, 347 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hall's choice of entrance music: Ready for War- 50 Cent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Hall!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leahy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Hall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leahy looking to pass the guard.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leahy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leahy is controlling him.
Leahy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Hall is looking to escape.
Leahy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leahy is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leahy is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall kicks Leahy off and gets back to his feet.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leahy.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leahy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Robert Leahy has been cut.
Hall drops Leahy with a big left hand and mounts him. Leahy is in big trouble!
Leahy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leahy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Leahy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leahy is working hard here to advance position.
Leahy seems to have got his legs back now.
Leahy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leahy can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leahy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hall wants to stand up but Leahy is controlling him.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Leahy from controlling successfully.
Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hall kicks Leahy off and gets to his feet.
Leahy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Leahy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Leahy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leahy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leahy shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Leahy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Leahy shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leahy stops Hall from standing up.
Leahy pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leahy is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Leahy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to escape.
Leahy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall kicks Leahy off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall darts in and clinches Leahy up against the cage.
Hall lands a body shot.
Leahy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leahy shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Robert Leahy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall leaves Leahy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leahy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a head kick that drops Leahy!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Leahy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leahy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crack! A monster head kick from Hall and Leahy falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Hall!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezekiel Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Boaler (ranked 1771 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 246 p4p, 193 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Gunnarsson.
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Boaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Boaler's leg. Boaler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boaler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Gunnarsson is defending the position.
Boaler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Boaler isn't so interested in that idea.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Gunnarsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaler is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A right-left combo lands from Gunnarsson.
Boaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaler lands a right hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boaler lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Boaler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Boaler avoids it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
It looked like Boaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaler defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Boaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boaler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Boaler scores with the left hand. Gunnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Boaler's belly button to the back.
Boaler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Boaler throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson looks to throw a body kick
so Boaler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaler pushing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boaler is trying to control. Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boaler prevents Gunnarsson from standing back up.
Boaler is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boaler to get the leverage.
Boaler is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boaler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Boaler misses.
Boaler sets himself, and Gunnarsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Boaler avoids it this time.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Boaler misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Boaler.
Boaler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
Nice sprawl there from Gunnarsson as Boaler shoots in.
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!
Boaler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler blocks the body kick.
Boaler attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Boaler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boaler down.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaler.
Boaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaler connects with the punch.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Gunnarsson.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Boaler's head but Boaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaler looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaler lands a head shot.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Boaler.
Boaler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaler scrambles back to his feet.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Boaler misses its target.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Boaler looking to score a takedown here. Gunnarsson is defending well but Boaler drives through and ends up in Gunnarsson's guard.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson wants to stand and escape but Boaler is having none of it.
Boaler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boaler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Boaler drags him back down.
Boaler wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy.
Boaler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boaler tries to advance position but instead Gunnarsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boaler.
Boaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boaler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaler. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Boaler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Boaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boaler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gunnarsson works Boaler's body with a nice hook.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Boaler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Boaler scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Boaler has a takedown stuffed.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Boaler blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaler.
Gunnarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boaler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gunnarsson's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaler is pressing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunnarsson is holding on for now.
Boaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson pushes Boaler off looking to stand but Boaler dives back in and keeps control.
Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
Boaler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler stops Gunnarsson from getting back to his feet.
Boaler tries to pass to full mount but Gunnarsson defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunnarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaler.
Gunnarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaler attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Boaler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaler.
Boaler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Boaler feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaler is just out of range.
It looked like Boaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jonathan Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson cracks Boaler with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 525 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 32 p4p, 88 weight class). Sanders comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shooter Gang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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134
16 - 12 - 0 |
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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackburn throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn with a jab.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blackburn - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with a crisp jab.
Blackburn jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders.
Blackburn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Blackburn scores with a four punch combination!
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackburn throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Blackburn tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Blackburn tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackburn, as that shot connected.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blackburn lands with a nice combination. Sanders backs away looking to recover.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emiliano Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders slips under a jab from Blackburn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Blackburn lands with a nice body punch.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
Blackburn jabs Sanders right on the nose. Sanders blinks but takes it well.
Blackburn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanders slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blackburn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanders slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
Sanders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sanders might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blackburn has got the better of the exchanges.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blackburn throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn cracks Sanders with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Blackburn.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders takes one to the side of the head.
Sanders blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn throws a leg kick which misses Sanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanders tries to avoid it.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Blackburn gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Blackburn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Blackburn. That's going to slow Sanders down.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Blackburn scores with a kick to the body.
Sanders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blackburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackburn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanders checks a leg kick.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blackburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackburn lands with a kick to the temple. Sanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blackburn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blackburn lands a jab.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Blackburn misses with a kick to the body.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanders lands a takedown into guard.
Sanders is standing up over Blackburn. Blackburn looks to escape but Sanders dives into side control.
My spies in MY YARD 'Resurrect' inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanders looking to control but instead Blackburn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Blackburn defends the submission attempt.
Blackburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Sanders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a strike but Blackburn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blackburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders pushes down on Blackburn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blackburn is looking to escape.
Blackburn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackburn tries to land a leg kick but Sanders saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackburn, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Emiliano Blackburn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mediocre (ranked 385 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Frederick Zwirn (ranked 53 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zwirn jabs Mediocre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mediocre throws a sloppy head kick and Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mediocre throws a head kick but Zwirn moves out of range.
Zwirn slips a straight right by Mediocre.
Zwirn slips under a jab from Mediocre.
Mediocre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mediocre dodges the punch combination from Zwirn.
Zwirn swings for the body but Mediocre moves out of range.
Mediocre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn slips a jab from Mediocre.
Zwirn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mediocre.
Zwirn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mediocre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Zwirn.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn takes a swing at Mediocre's ribcage but misses.
Zwirn misses with a hook. Mediocre ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zwirn throws a combination. Mediocre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zwirn thuds a left hand into Mediocre's body.
Zwirn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mediocre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Mediocre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zwirn sizes up Mediocre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zwirn takes one on the button.
Zwirn misses with a looping left.
Zwirn scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwirn throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
Mediocre is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mediocre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zwirn digs a good hook to Mediocre's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Zwirn.
Mediocre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zwirn.
Mediocre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zwirn.
Zwirn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zwirn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mediocre is just out of range.
Mediocre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zwirn manages to circle out of the way.
Zwirn darts in and clinches Mediocre up against the cage.
Mediocre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mediocre lands with a short shot to the head.
Mediocre misses with a punch on the inside.
Mediocre struggles to land a body shot inside as Zwirn controls his hands.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Zwirn.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mediocre.
Zwirn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mediocre throws a punch but it's blocked by Zwirn.
Mediocre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zwirn working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zwirn.
Mediocre tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mediocre blocks an uppercut.
Mediocre lands a left hand.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Zwirn is trying to stall.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zwirn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zwirn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zwirn blocks an uppercut.
Zwirn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn tries to stall but Mediocre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zwirn misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mediocre misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mediocre lands with a light punch inside.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zwirn.
Mediocre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mediocre gets through Zwirn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Mediocre as the two fighters clinch.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mediocre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zwirn lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mediocre.
Mediocre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frederick Zwirn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mediocre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mediocre avoids the body shot from Zwirn.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zwirn was well out of range. Poor timing from Mediocre.
Zwirn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zwirn misses with a jab to the body
and Mediocre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zwirn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mediocre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zwirn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zwirn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mediocre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mediocre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zwirn scores with a jab. Mediocre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mediocre throws a hook to the side of Zwirn's head but Zwirn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zwirn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre moves out of range as Zwirn strikes.
Mediocre throwing a counter right hand but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn throws a right hand that misses
and Mediocre counters with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn lands with a good body shot.
Mediocre slips a jab from Zwirn.
Mediocre misses with a hook. Zwirn ducked under it nicely.
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
Mediocre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zwirn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mediocre throws a hook but Zwirn avoids it easily.
Zwirn throws a combination. Mediocre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zwirn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zwirn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zwirn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mediocre to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwirn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mediocre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Mediocre.
Mediocre throwing a counter right hand but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn misses with a two punch combination.
Zwirn tries to bum rush Mediocre with a series of wild strikes but Mediocre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zwirn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mediocre catches Zwirn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mediocre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre throws a head punch that misses.
Zwirn lands a shoulder strike.
Mediocre misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Mediocre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mediocre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a head punch that misses.
Mediocre lands a hook that snaps the head of Zwirn backwards.
Zwirn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mediocre.
A short right from Mediocre on the inside.
Mediocre tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zwirn.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mediocre blocks an uppercut.
Zwirn blocking some punches.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Zwirn.
Mediocre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mediocre lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre lands an uppercut.
Zwirn is rocked!
Zwirn misses with a punch on the inside.
Zwirn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mediocre finish him?
Mediocre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zwirn seems to have recovered his senses.
Zwirn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Mister Mediocre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zwirn blocks an uppercut.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mediocre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Zwirn fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Mediocre.
Zwirn misses with the head strike.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
Mediocre lands a nice uppercut.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Mediocre in his tracks for a moment.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
Mediocre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zwirn misses with a punch on the inside.
Mediocre is working Zwirn over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zwirn fails to land.
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 Mister Mediocre will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Zwirn misses the jab.
Zwirn connects with a body shot.
Mediocre tries to clinch but Zwirn is having none of it.
Zwirn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zwirn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mediocre avoids the body shot from Zwirn.
Zwirn connects with a nice looking jab.
Zwirn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mediocre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mediocre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mediocre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zwirn.
A shot to the body from Zwirn misses
and Mediocre counters with a nice uppercut.
Mediocre misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zwirn slips under a jab.
Zwirn misses the body punch
and Mediocre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mediocre tries a head kick but it misses.
Zwirn misses with a straight right.
Zwirn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zwirn lands an overhand right.
Mediocre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zwirn.
Mediocre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zwirn at a distance.
Zwirn stuns Mediocre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zwirn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mediocre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mediocre waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zwirn. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zwirn to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mediocre drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mediocre seems to have locked his on tight now - Zwirn screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mediocre, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mister Mediocre!
A relieved looking Mister Mediocre 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brooke Marsden (ranked 360 p4p, 300 weight class) and Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 19 p4p, 15 weight class). Marsden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lunatic Fringe. Cuntmara has chosen $$ Hoes mad $$ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooke Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuntmara drives through and clinches with Marsden against the cage.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden gets tackled into the cage by Cuntmara. Cuntmara maintains the clinch.
Cuntmara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuntmara has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Marsden gets through Cuntmara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuntmara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cuntmara lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuntmara.
Marsden pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuntmara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marsden manages to break the clinch.
Cuntmara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marsden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuntmara.
Marsden misses with a lunging right hand
and Cuntmara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuntmara doesn't seem bothered though.
Cuntmara moves into range and clinches up with Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuntmara working aggressively here.
Cuntmara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuntmara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuntmara prevents Marsden from breaking the clinch.
Marsden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuntmara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden decides to pull guard.
Marsden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marsden postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cuntmara to stand up.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuntmara.
Marsden tries to keep at a distance but Cuntmara has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cuntmara fails to land.
Cuntmara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuntmara has double underhooks.
Cuntmara lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden tries to work over Cuntmara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuntmara has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Cuntmara lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden breaks the clinch.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara walks into a stiff left hand from Marsden.
Cuntmara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara darts in and clinches Marsden up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cuntmara fails to land.
Cuntmara lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden gets through Cuntmara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuntmara.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuntmara misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuntmara misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Cuntmara.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Marsden.
Marsden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Marsden breaks from the clinch.
Cuntmara checks a leg kick nicely.
Marsden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden rushes Cuntmara and presses him up against the cage.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuntmara misses with the head strike.
Cuntmara misses with some punches.
Marsden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cuntmara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuntmara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuntmara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden tries to break free but Cuntmara pushes him back against the cage.
Cuntmara scores with a shot to the side of Marsden's head.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuntmara backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuntmara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden tries to break the clinch but Cuntmara is controlling the position.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuntmara lands a left hand.
Marsden is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuntmara has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ibrahim Cuntmara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Cuntmara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marsden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cuntmara clinches.
Marsden pushes Cuntmara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuntmara doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsden circles away.
Cuntmara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marsden motions for Cuntmara to come forward. Marsden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden manages to break the clinch.
Cuntmara tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cuntmara takes one to the chin there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden manages to break the clinch.
Cuntmara is looking to clinch but Marsden is avoiding it.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuntmara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marsden throws a counter high kick but Cuntmara was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Cuntmara moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cuntmara has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Cuntmara blocks an uppercut.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooke Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuntmara rushes Marsden and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuntmara.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Cuntmara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marsden or not.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuntmara has double underhooks.
Cuntmara scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuntmara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden can't break the clinch.
Cuntmara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuntmara keeps control of Marsden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cuntmara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuntmara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuntmara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden wants to break free but Cuntmara has control.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara gets underhooks to prevent Marsden's takedown attempt.
A short left from Cuntmara.
Marsden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Cuntmara moves out of range easily.
Marsden thumps Cuntmara with a low kick.
Cuntmara wants to clinch
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuntmara is looking to clinch.
Cuntmara gets tackled into the cage by Marsden. Marsden maintains the clinch.
Cuntmara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuntmara swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuntmara working aggressively here.
Marsden breaks from the clinch.
Cuntmara clinches with his opponent.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Marsden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuntmara lands with a right to the head.
Cuntmara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuntmara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marsden's efforts to push away.
Cuntmara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden breaks from the clinch.
Cuntmara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Marsden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cuntmara.
Marsden clinches with his opponent.
Cuntmara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuntmara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuntmara misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Cuntmara misses with the head strike.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuntmara controls his hands.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsden circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Marsden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Brooke Marsden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Cuntmara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Marsden.
Cuntmara digs a right hand underneath Marsden's ribcage. Marsden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cuntmara misses with the head strike.
Marsden wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuntmara won't allow it.
Marsden pulls guard effortlessly.
Cuntmara stands up from Marsden's guard - Cuntmara perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cuntmara instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuntmara wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara rushes Marsden and presses him up against the cage.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Marsden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuntmara digs a right hand into Marsden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden's gas tank.
Cuntmara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuntmara.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuntmara moves into range and clinches up with Marsden.
Cuntmara throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Cuntmara has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuntmara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuntmara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuntmara tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Cuntmara blocking some punches.
Cuntmara misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuntmara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuntmara misses with the head strike.
Cuntmara working aggressively here.
Cuntmara throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuntmara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cuntmara rushes Marsden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuntmara misses with some punches.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden works on Cuntmara's body with a couple of short punches.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden wants to break free but Cuntmara has control.
Cuntmara throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuntmara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuntmara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuntmara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuntmara's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuntmara.
Marsden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuntmara tries to clinch up but Marsden circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuntmara has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cuntmara fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cuntmara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuntmara has double underhooks.
Cuntmara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuntmara swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Cuntmara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuntmara tries to clinch up.
Cuntmara pushes Marsden up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuntmara is looking to clinch but Marsden is avoiding it.
Cuntmara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuntmara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Cuntmara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cuntmara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wolf (ranked 86 p4p, 340 weight class) and Malcolm Rivera (ranked 14 p4p, 56 weight class). Rivera has chosen BAD COMPANY as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malcolm Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Rivera throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolf misses its target.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Wolf didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolf - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Wolf is looking to counter punch.
Rivera misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Rivera scores with a jab. Wolf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Rivera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf misses with a low kick as Rivera jumps back.
Wolf throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back.
Wolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivera to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolf lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aaron Wolf's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Rivera drops Wolf with a beautiful combination! Wolf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rivera is looking for the KO!
Wolf is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aaron Wolf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a good cross that connects.
Jeez, Aaron Wolf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf connects with the punch.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Rivera throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Wolf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malcolm Rivera!
Malcolm Rivera is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Aaron Wolf spoke after the fight, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chozen Gracie (ranked 252 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Andreas Kohler (ranked 6 p4p, 41 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chozen Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chozen Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chozen Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kohler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie ducks straight into an uppercut from Kohler and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gracie manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Kohler stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kohler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kohler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kohler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kohler chips away with some ground and pound.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Kohler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kohler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kohler postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Kohler is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Kohler throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kohler is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie!
Chozen Gracie retains his super heavyweight title!
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