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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Tate Iii (ranked 24790 p4p, 11604 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 124 p4p, 115 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Tate Iii drops Sankari with a beautiful combination! Sankari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tate Iii is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Tate Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sankari doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate Iii connects with a nice cross there... Sankari is looking wobbly and Tate Iii recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sankari to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tate Iii jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 3849 p4p, 4003 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 505 p4p, 528 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson off but Chaelsson dives into side control.
Chaelsson stands up.
Chaelsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Chaelsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaelsson attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
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!
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.
Chaelsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Chaelsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chaelsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Chaelsson attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Chaelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Chaelsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thibodeaux to get to his feet.
Chaelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
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 Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control.
Thibodeaux tries to kick Chaelsson off in order to stand up. Chaelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaelsson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chaelsson manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaelsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux is trying to buck Chaelsson off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thibodeaux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape back to his feet but Chaelsson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Thibodeaux misses with the body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson stands up and waves to Thibodeaux to follow him.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaelsson is just out of range.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Chaelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson stands up.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaelsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thibodeaux to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Chaelsson takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaelsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
Patrick Chaelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Dickson (ranked 24466 p4p, 24094 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 223 p4p, 127 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morrison Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Dickson throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dickson misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Dickson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dickson scores with a shot to the body.
Dickson lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
Dickson works Gunn's body with a nice hook.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dickson lands a left and a right that send Gunn crashing to the mat, dazed. Dickson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Gunn is rocked!
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!
Dickson connects with a nice cross there... Gunn is looking wobbly and Dickson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Gunn to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dickson jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morrison Dickson!
A victorious Morrison Dickson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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