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CDFC 26 : Lee vs Susi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Cooper (ranked 25087 p4p, 24894 weight class) and Kenneth Hell (ranked 704 p4p, 756 weight class). Jeff Cooper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenneth Hell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Hell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hell closes the distance and clinches up with Cooper, looking for a takedown. Hell pushes Cooper against the cage but Cooper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hell prevents it.
Cooper wants the takedown. Hell is fighting it off but Cooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hell's guard against the cage.
Hell scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Cooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Cooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking for a kimura here.
Cooper prevents Hell from improving his position.
Cooper slips a nice elbow through Hell's hands, connecting with Hell's forehead.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Cooper has control of the leg.
Hell trying to control here.
Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hell is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold.
Hell is not content to let Cooper control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooper.
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooper seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell is pressing down on Cooper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Cooper is in close to Hell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper passes into half guard.
Hell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cooper lands with a punch from half guard.
Cooper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cooper is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cooper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cooper avoids the attempt from Hell to control.
We've been informed that Hell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooper has a good base and remains in mount.
Hell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cooper.
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooper avoids the attempt from Hell to control.
Cooper is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cooper throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hell and Cooper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Cooper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Hell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Hell is avoiding it.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hell can do to turn this around?
Cooper has hold of one of Hell's legs. Hell is fighting the takedown attempt but Cooper gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hell wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper advances to half guard.
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jeff Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cooper with a nice head shot there.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hell!
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cooper throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cooper is looking to reverse the position.
Cooper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hell scoring with punches from side control.
Hell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cooper to see if he's OK.
Cooper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cooper wants to take a breather but Hell is having none of it.
Hell is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooper.
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hell pulls Cooper in close to his closed guard and prevents Cooper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cooper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooper cracks Hell with a solid left hand.
Hell trying to control the position here.
Cooper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has an Americana. Hell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cooper is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cooper hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jeff Cooper!
A victorious Jeff Cooper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Martins (ranked 6467 p4p, 24899 weight class) and Gamba Osaka (ranked 504 p4p, 546 weight class). Thomas Martins 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gamba Osaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins pushes Osaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Osaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osaka.
Osaka blocking some punches.
Osaka avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osaka misses with a body punch.
Osaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Martins's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osaka tries to keep at a distance but Martins has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
Martins clinches.
Osaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osaka jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Osaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osaka, up you get!
Osaka closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Osaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Osaka is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osaka working hard to break the clinch.
Osaka fails to pull guard.
Thomas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamba Osaka.
Osaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osaka gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Osaka.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Osaka drags the fight down to the ground.
Osaka controls Martins momentarily but Martins frees himself.
Osaka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osaka trying to strike off his back.
Osaka with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Martins can't handle though.
Osaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Martins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Osaka gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch.
Osaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
Osaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins keeps control of Osaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Osaka blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Osaka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martins clinches with his opponent.
Osaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Martins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Osaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Osaka has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.
Martins working for a triangle but Osaka defends it easily.
Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osaka looking to sit in guard and control but Martins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Osaka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Martins is now in half guard.
Osaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martins is working away from the top position though.
Martins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins stands up from half guard.
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Osaka.
Osaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Osaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
Martins prevents the takedown attempt.
Osaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Osaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osaka blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osaka is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Osaka has eaten all the pies!
Osaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Martins gets an underhook and turns Osaka into the cage.
Osaka fails to pull guard.
Thomas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamba Osaka.
Martins landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Gamba Osaka has been cut.
Osaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martins up against the cage.
Osaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Osaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Osaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osaka wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Osaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martins wants to stand but Osaka is controlling the position.
Martins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martins looking for a guillotine here but Osaka defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osaka wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gamba Osaka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Martins clinches up with Osaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Osaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osaka is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Osaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osaka throws a sloppy head kick and Martins moves out of range easily.
Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Osaka blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Osaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Osaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Osaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamba Osaka.
Martins instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins working aggressively here.
Osaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Osaka has Martins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
Martins misses with the head strike.
Osaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Osaka.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osaka looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Martins regains guard.
Osaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Osaka is controlling him well.
Osaka misses with the ground and pound.
Osaka lands an elbow.
Martins is trying to buck Osaka off.
Osaka is working Martins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osaka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martins to see if he's OK.
Osaka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Martins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gamba Osaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martins pushes Osaka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Osaka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osaka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martins some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osaka wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet.
Osaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Martins has managed to clinch.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Osaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osaka's efforts to push away.
Martins has Osaka pressed against the cage, preventing Osaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Osaka.
Osaka tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osaka pulls guard effortlessly.
Osaka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gamba Osaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osaka working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Martins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martins, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Martins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jamie (ranked 24971 p4p, 6515 weight class) and Takaru Mamura (ranked 761 p4p, 695 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Jamie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takaru Mamura!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Mamura.
Nice jab there from Mamura.
Mamura lands a slapping body shot.
Mamura thuds a left hand into Jamie's body.
Jamie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Mamura.
Jamie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jamie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jamie under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Mamura.
Jamie takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Mamura finds it's way through Jamie's defenses.
Mamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jamie in his tracks.
Jamie takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamura, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Mamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jamie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamie walks into a jab.
Mamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jamie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mamura lands a jab to Jamie's midsection.
Mamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mamura lunges at Jamie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamie's hand.
Takaru Mamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamura works the jab nicely.
Jamie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jamie tries to move into range but Mamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Mamura coming out on top.
Mamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamie is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamie walks into a straight right hand from Mamura.
Mamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jamie doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamura thuds a left hand into Jamie's body.
Mamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A lazy left from Mamura finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takaru Mamura dominated that round.
That's time! Jamie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mamura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takaru Mamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Mamura.
Mamura punishes Jamie's body with a nice straight punch.
Jamie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jamie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Jamie's head.
Mamura lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamura throws a good cross that connects.
Mamura scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamura cracks Jamie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jamie walks into a straight right hand from Mamura.
Mamura with a jab.
Jamie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamura punishes Jamie's body with a nice straight punch.
Peter Jamie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Mamura 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.
Mamura thuds his right hand into Jamie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamura scores with a shot to the body.
Mamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mamura connects with the punch.
Mamura scores with a hook.
Takaru Mamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamura as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Mamura. Beautiful body shot.
Mamura lands with a good body shot.
Mamura digs a good body shot into Jamie's ribs.
Jamie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Jamie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mamura connects with a looping right hand.
Jamie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamura cracks Jamie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takaru Mamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mamura lands with a good body shot.
Mamura feints a jab promting Jamie to slip. Mamura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jamie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jamie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamura lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamura connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mamura there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jamie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jamie. Jamie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamura digs a good hook to Jamie's body.
Jamie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamura connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jamie under the eye.
Mamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jamie momentarily.
Mamura throws a shot to the body.
Jamie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamura jabs Jamie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamura lands with a nice body punch.
Mamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamura lands a jab to Jamie's midsection.
Mamura lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mamura lands with a straight right. Jamie didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takaru Mamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jamie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooh!!! Mamura has knocked Jamie down with a huge combo! Mamura steps away and waves a wobbly Jamie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Jamie is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takaru Mamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takaru Mamura!
Takaru Mamura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Young (ranked 23156 p4p, 24511 weight class) and Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 637 p4p, 700 weight class). The key to victory for Tristan Young has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tristan Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rossi dives in and scores a takedown into Young's guard.
De Rossi landing with the ground and pound.
De Rossi landing with the ground and pound.
De Rossi passes into half guard.
Young is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Rossi scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi working Young over with strikes.
De Rossi content to control rather than advance.
De Rossi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Rossi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Rossi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Young!
De Rossi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Young taking shots to the head.
De Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
De Rossi working the ground and pound effectively.
De Rossi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMAC Training Facility™ ($50/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi controlling the pace for now.
De Rossi raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Rossi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Young can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Young is rocked!
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rossi on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi working Young over with strikes here.
Oh Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. De Rossi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Young is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe De Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Giuseppe De Rossi 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Rico (ranked 4916 p4p, 6783 weight class) and Agustin Garcia (ranked 272 p4p, 334 weight class). Agustin Garcia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juanito Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Agustin Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Rico circles away and keeps his distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Garcia has eaten all the pies!
Rico lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
Rico moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia wants to clinch.
A low kick lands for Rico.
Rico has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Rico manages to get underhooks.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Rico shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juanito Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Garcia.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Rico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
Rico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rico sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Rico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rico defends it well.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
A left lands for Rico.
It looks like Agustin Garcia has been cut.
Rico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Rico cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rico avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rico breaks the clinch.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rico to score with a decent uppercut.
Rico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Rico.
Rico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rico misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Rico digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Rico moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rico smiles and moves away.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia clinches.
Rico tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rico.
Rico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rico tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rico connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
That has opened up Agustin Garcia's cut even more.
Rico clinches.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rico fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rico lands a brutal head kick. Garcia looks out on his feet and Rico throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Juanito Rico!
A relieved looking Juanito Rico thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Durall (ranked 4020 p4p, 24419 weight class) and Anthony Joshua (ranked 453 p4p, 649 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Durall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua misses with a straight left.
Durall clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durall.
Joshua takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Durall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joshua prevents it.
Durall looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Durall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durall blocks an elbow strike.
Durall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joshua clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joshua wants to get back to his feet.
Durall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Durall is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Joshua has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Durall has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Joshua taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Durall doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Durall!
Ronald Durall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Forklift (ranked 4328 p4p, 5727 weight class) and Viper Pitt Jr (ranked 557 p4p, 666 weight class). Viper Pitt Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Forklift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Viper Pitt Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forklift bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitt Jr's head backwards.
It looks like Viper Pitt Jr has been cut.
Pitt Jr has Forklift up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitt Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt Jr darts in and clinches Forklift up against the cage.
Forklift struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt Jr controls his hands.
Forklift escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitt Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Forklift's waist but Forklift gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitt Jr off to one side.
Forklift misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forklift throws a hook to the side of Pitt Jr's head but Pitt Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Forklift blocks the leg kick.
Pitt Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pitt Jr tries to score with a low kick but Forklift moves his leg out of the way.
Pitt Jr ducks under a wild hook from Forklift.
Forklift blocks a head kick by Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitt Jr blocks a body shot from Forklift.
Forklift is looking to break free of the clinch but Pitt Jr has double underhooks.
Pitt Jr has Forklift pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forklift manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forklift swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forklift tries to throw a body punch but Pitt Jr avoids it by throwing Forklift back against the cage.
Forklift misses with some punches.
Forklift throws a head punch that misses.
Forklift breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forklift gets tackled into the cage by Pitt Jr. Pitt Jr maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Forklift.
Forklift swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Forklift as the two fighters clinch.
Pitt Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forklift scores with a shot to the body.
Pitt Jr tries for a takedown but Forklift sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Forklift swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lord Forklift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viper Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr forces Forklift back against the cage and clinches.
Forklift doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitt Jr wants to stall.
Forklift struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt Jr controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Forklift on the inside.
Pitt Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pitt Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forklift fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pitt Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forklift appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pitt Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitt Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forklift pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt Jr moves into the clinch.
Forklift escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forklift throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitt Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitt Jr throws a series of punches but Forklift moves out of range.
Lord Forklift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forklift takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Lord Forklift has been cut.
Forklift looks to land a right hand but Pitt Jr moved out of range.
Pitt Jr throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forklift manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt Jr throws a right and a left that Forklift avoids nicely.
Forklift misses with a two punch combination.
Pitt Jr tries to bum rush Forklift with a series of wild strikes but Forklift uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forklift throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forklift looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pitt Jr is looking to clinch.
Forklift lands with a straight right. Pitt Jr didn't see that one coming.
Pitt Jr ducks under a wild hook from Forklift.
Pitt Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Forklift counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitt Jr clinches.
Pitt Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitt Jr tries to clinch up.
Forklift tries to move into range but Pitt Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pitt Jr wants to clinch up but Forklift keeps it at a distance.
Pitt Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Pitt Jr tries to clinch up but Forklift circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitt Jr lands with a nice combination. Forklift backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forklift misses with a hook. Pitt Jr ducked under it nicely.
Forklift is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Forklift throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr rushes Forklift and presses him up against the cage.
Pitt Jr lands with a right to the head.
Pitt Jr lands with a right to the head.
Forklift has a couple of punches blocked by Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pitt Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitt Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitt Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pitt Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forklift.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt Jr ducks under a wild hook from Forklift.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viper Pitt Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Forklift avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitt Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forklift circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitt Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Forklift connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitt Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Pitt Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Forklift counters with a series of strikes. Pitt Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Forklift has closed the distance and engaged Pitt Jr in a clinch.
Pitt Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Forklift controls his hands.
Forklift escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forklift misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Pitt Jr does no damage.
Forklift jabs Pitt Jr right on the nose. Pitt Jr blinks but takes it well.
Pitt Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forklift throws an off balance right hand
and Pitt Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forklift thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forklift, pushing him back against the cage.
Pitt Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitt Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Forklift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forklift has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forklift takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitt Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitt Jr is looking to clinch but Forklift is avoiding it.
Forklift keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitt Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forklift.
That has opened up Viper Pitt Jr's cut even more.
Pitt Jr shoots in for a takedown but Forklift shows good takedown defense.
Lord Forklift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viper Pitt Jr.
Forklift needs to keep his hands up - Pitt Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Pitt Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forklift swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forklift was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Forklift misses the target.
Pitt Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forklift on the side of the head.
Viper Pitt Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt Jr throws a hook but Forklift avoids it easily.
Pitt Jr tries to clinch up but Forklift circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Pitt Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Pitt Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forklift.
Forklift throwing a counter right hand but Pitt Jr manages to avoid it.
Forklift throws a shot to the body.
Pitt Jr is breathing heavily.
Forklift scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forklift feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pitt Jr sprawling to the canvas! Pitt Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Forklift finish him?!
 Pitt Jr is rocked!
Lord Forklift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt Jr darts in and clinches Forklift up against the cage.
Pitt Jr breaks from the clinch.
Pitt Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forklift throws a looping overhand right but Pitt Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Forklift tries to keep at a distance but Pitt Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forklift lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt Jr or not.
Forklift misses with a body punch.
Forklift stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Forklift lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forklift can't find room to land a body shot as Pitt Jr controls the action.
Forklift lands with a short shot to the head.
Forklift struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt Jr controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Forklift.
The cut above Viper Pitt Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forklift misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forklift cracks Pitt Jr with a nice body shot.
A short left from Forklift.
Forklift breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitt Jr looks to land a combination but Forklift avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Forklift misses the target.
Forklift moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forklift pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitt Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forklift scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pitt Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Forklift tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitt Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pitt Jr avoids the body shot from Forklift.
Forklift takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pitt Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Forklift finish him?
Viper Pitt Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pitt Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forklift paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitt Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Forklift cracks Pitt Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Forklift has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pitt Jr to stand back up!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viper Pitt Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lord Forklift!
An out of breath Lord Forklift thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dzastins Vilums (ranked 2952 p4p, 4151 weight class) and Paul Mills (ranked 340 p4p, 457 weight class). Paul Mills will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dzastins Vilums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Mills!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills clinches.
Mills gets underhooks to prevent Vilums's takedown attempt.
Vilums takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills tries to land a knee to the head but Vilums blocks with his arms.
Vilums gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mills is looking to improve his position.
Mills is trying to escape back to his feet but Vilums uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Vilums working away.
Mills strikes from the bottom but Vilums takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Vilums with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilums is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mills is surviving well by controlling Vilums's body position as best he can.
Mills told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mills defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vilums.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilums working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mills turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vilums off and cradles Mills's limp body as Vilums celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dzastins Vilums!
During a confident post fight interview, Dzastins Vilums 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Orsetti (ranked 3046 p4p, 6049 weight class) and Tumar Kaliev (ranked 356 p4p, 592 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Orsetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tumar Kaliev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsetti connects with a single shot there.
Kaliev connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsetti.
Kaliev throws the left hand but Orsetti avoids the punch easily.
Orsetti lands a jab to Kaliev's midsection.
Kaliev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsetti misses with a hook.
Orsetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Orsetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaliev misses with a wild body shot.
Kaliev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsetti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kaliev walks into a straight right hand from Orsetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaliev misses the jab.
Orsetti throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsetti. Kaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaliev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsetti. Orsetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Kaliev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaliev.
Kaliev slips a straight right by Orsetti.
Orsetti slips a straight right by Kaliev.
It looked like Orsetti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaliev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaliev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaliev misses with an uppercut. Orsetti saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orsetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsetti.
Orsetti feints a jab promting Kaliev to slip. Orsetti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaliev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaliev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kaliev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Kaliev lands.
Orsetti misses with a double jab.
Orsetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsetti misses with a body shot.
Kaliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsetti.
Kaliev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Orsetti sprawling to the canvas! Orsetti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kaliev finish him?!
Orsetti is rocked!
Kaliev cracks Orsetti on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Orsetti falls backwards against the cage. Kaliev follows up with more strikes that drop Orsetti to his knees. Kaliev keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Orsetti! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tumar Kaliev!
Tumar Kaliev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lee (ranked 2893 p4p, 2397 weight class) and Kaarlo Susi (ranked 380 p4p, 311 weight class). Jeff Lee 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Susi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Susi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee wants to clinch
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jeff Lee has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi lands a big right hand that sends Lee crashing to the mat! Susi stays standing though and waves Lee back to his feet!
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Susi.
Susi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee tries for a takedown but Susi circles away easily
and Susi counters with a nice right hand that sends Lee toppling to the canvas! Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Susi finish him?!
Lee is rocked!
Susi lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lee off his feet! Lee tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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