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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 4560 p4p, 24603 weight class) and Lenny Broadway (ranked 546 p4p, 717 weight class). Broadway comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Neil Young - Four Strong Winds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lenny Broadway!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
Broadway throws a jab but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Broadway misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xanthopoulos.
Broadway looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadway working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Broadway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
 It looks like Lenny Broadway has been cut.
Xanthopoulos lands some shots froms side control.
That has opened up Lenny Broadway's cut even more.
Broadway regains half guard.
Broadway wants to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Lenny Broadway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Broadway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Broadway is looking to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Broadway actively working from the bottom here.
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Broadway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Broadway makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broadway.
Xanthopoulos arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Broadway's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A victorious Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Fan Lee (ranked 2407 p4p, 3307 weight class) and Allan Sailorman (ranked 310 p4p, 415 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Bruce Lee Soundtrack blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Fan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allan Sailorman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailorman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sailorman misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee works on Sailorman's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Sailorman looks winded!
Lee lands a body shot.
Sailorman misses with an elbow strike.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailormans head.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Sailorman.
Lee pushes Sailorman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sailorman.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailorman or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailorman's elbow.
Sailorman tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sailorman.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailormans head.
Lee pushes Sailorman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Sailorman is rocked!
Lee pushes Sailorman against the cage. Lee is working some dirty boxing. Lee pushes off with a quick right hook! Sailorman goes down! Sailorman tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Fan Lee!
An out of breath Jun Fan Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Chandler (ranked 3055 p4p, 3395 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 348 p4p, 386 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Chandler gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
McCarthy looking to stall.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy with the ground and pound but Chandler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is looking to pass into half guard but Chandler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chandler is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler 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.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Chandler avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Chandler 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.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Chandler.
McCarthy rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarthy! But no joy.
McCarthy moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
McCarthy is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Chandler has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Chandler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCarthy tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy lands a jab-cross combination.
Chandler slips under a jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
Chandler catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Chandler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler landing a few strikes.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is holding Chandler down, trying to stall.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCarthy is trying to control but Chandler manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler cracks McCarthy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chandler landing strikes from the mount and McCarthy is in trouble!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Chandler maintains control.
Chandler has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chandler with shots to the head and body - McCarthy looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hopkins (ranked 3031 p4p, 2531 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 310 p4p, 265 weight class). Roberto has chosen Samba de Roda as his entrance music. Mark Hopkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Roberto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberto moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
A little jabbing left from Roberto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Roberto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Roberto missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Roberto misses with a hook.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roberto jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberto.
Roberto swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Roberto. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberto drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roberto.
Nice body punch from Roberto.
Roberto scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Roberto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberto or not.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Roberto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roberto, as that shot connected.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberto moves away.
A big left from Roberto misses.
Jab, jab by Roberto - just one landing.
 Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberto punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberto fakes the body blow, causing Hopkins to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hopkins goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Roberto!
An out of breath Paulo Roberto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2056 p4p, 905 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 254 p4p, 120 weight class). Billabong has chosen Waltzing Matilda as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Billabong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Billabong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Billabong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Billabong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Billabong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Billabong connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Billabong connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billabong takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Billabong distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Billabong trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akhtankhanov controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Billabong trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akhtankhanov thinking.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akhtankhanov!
Billabong trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov is working away.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billabong tries to score with some ground and pound. Akhtankhanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well.
Billabong working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Billabong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Akhtankhanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Billabong landing strikes.
Billabong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Billabong working the head with strikes.
Billabong lands an elbow.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Billabong working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Billabong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Billabong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akhtankhanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Akhtankhanov trying to control here.
Billabong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akhtankhanov is trying to maintain the position but Billabong is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Billabong clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billabong slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong lands a body shot.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Billabong.
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Billabong showed some decent athleticism there.
Billabong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong uses his free foot to push down on Akhtankhanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akhtankhanov.
Billabong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Billabong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Akhtankhanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong controlling from the full mount.
Akhtankhanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Akhtankhanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong is landing with some decent strikes but Akhtankhanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Akhtankhanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Billabong is punishing Akhtankhanov with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Billabong scores with punches to the body.
Billabong keeps control of the position as Akhtankhanov tries to break free.
Billabong is persistently looking for the submission but Akhtankhanov is defending it well.
Billabong is looking for the choke from the back position but Akhtankhanov is controlling his hands well.
Billabong is riding his opponent, not letting Akhtankhanov buck him off.
Akhtankhanov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong tightening his grip on Akhtankhanov, looking for the choke.
Well, with Billabong on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Akhtankhanov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Billabong throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Akhtankhanov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Billabong.
Akhtankhanov is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billabong 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 1683 p4p, 1278 weight class) and Zeke Titus (ranked 227 p4p, 172 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Titus.
Solomon throws a right hand that misses
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Solomon!
Titus wants to control but Solomon is keeping him busy.
Solomon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solomon trying to control here.
Titus is nestled in close to Solomon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titus.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Solomon moves into full guard.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon is trying to keep Titus in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Solomon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titus.
Solomon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Titus's sensitive parts.
Titus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Titus misses its intended target.
Titus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Titus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Solomon to regain full guard.
Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Titus controlling him for the moment.
Titus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Titus manages to get himself to full guard.
Titus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solomon's guard.
Titus sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Solomon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Titus paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Solomon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Broadaxe (ranked 1741 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 192 p4p, 163 weight class). Jim Lahey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwalin Broadaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broadaxe momentarily.
Lahey just misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey misses with a straight right.
Broadaxe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Broadaxe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Broadaxe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Broadaxe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lahey keeps working.
Lahey can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe landing a few strikes.
Lahey is trying to control Broadaxe's posture but Broadaxe avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadaxe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Broadaxe crashes against the mat.
Lahey is looking to regain half guard here but Broadaxe keeps moving and retains side control.
Lahey regains half guard there - taking advantage of Broadaxe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lahey is trying to stand back up but Broadaxe is controlling him
Broadaxe trying to control the action but Lahey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lahey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe wants to pass the guard but Lahey is defending well.
Broadaxe is nestled in close to Lahey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Broadaxe stalling.
Broadaxe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadaxe is looking to take a break and control but Lahey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lahey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe trying to mount his opponent but Lahey defends it.
Broadaxe trying to control the action but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Lahey pushes Broadaxe off looking to stand but Broadaxe dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Broadaxe has his takedown stuffed
and Lahey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broadaxe slips a straight right by Lahey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Broadaxe with that takedown attempt.
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey forces Broadaxe back against the cage and clinches.
Broadaxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Lahey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwalin Broadaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadaxe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lahey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lahey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Broadaxe is working for takedown but Lahey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Broadaxe blocks an uppercut.
Lahey looking to slow down the pace here.
Broadaxe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadaxe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lahey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broadaxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Dwalin Broadaxe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lahey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Broadaxe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lahey won't be happy with that.
Broadaxe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lahey down.
Lahey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Broadaxe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lahey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lahey and Broadaxe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Broadaxe wants to control but Lahey is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey taking punishment in the form of punches.
Broadaxe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lahey!
Broadaxe raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadaxe landing punches.
Broadaxe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lahey is looking to escape.
Broadaxe goes for an armbar but Lahey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lahey.
Broadaxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadaxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadaxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Broadaxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lahey wants to stand but Broadaxe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Broadaxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lahey is aware though and is defending well.
Broadaxe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lahey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Broadaxe.
Lahey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey trying to control the position but Broadaxe is working away.
Broadaxe is looking to regain half guard here but Lahey keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Lahey crashes against the mat.
Broadaxe tries to improve position but can't.
Lahey tries to score with some ground and pound. Broadaxe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Broadaxe is not content to let Lahey control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lahey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Broadaxe down.
A control attempt from Broadaxe but he's now mounted!
Lahey looking to ground and pound but Broadaxe is blocking nicely.
Lahey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Broadaxe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Broadaxe shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadaxe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lahey throwing strikes here but Broadaxe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Lahey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lahey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lahey throws an off balance right hand
and Broadaxe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Broadaxe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lahey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lahey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lahey!
Broadaxe is looking for a sweep.
Broadaxe regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe wants to improve his position but Lahey is controlling well.
Lahey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dwalin Broadaxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadaxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lahey is trying to control. Broadaxe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lahey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Broadaxe is looking for a sweep. Lahey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lahey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broadaxe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lahey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lahey is looking to stall here but Broadaxe recovers full guard.
Broadaxe looking for a guillotine here but Lahey defends easily.
Broadaxe keeping moving, preventing Lahey from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey throws a leg kick
so Broadaxe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Broadaxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lahey is retaining full guard.
Broadaxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Broadaxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lahey is retaining full guard.
Lahey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Broadaxe trying to control but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Broadaxe slips nicely into half guard.
Lahey wants to get back to his feet.
Lahey wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadaxe is trying to control the action in half guard but Lahey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lahey is looking for a sweep. Broadaxe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broadaxe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Broadaxe throwing shots but Lahey is blocking nicely.
Broadaxe trying to pass the guard but Lahey defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Broadaxe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Broadaxe trying to control from Lahey's half guard. Lahey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwalin Broadaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Broadaxe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Just another shit apple going back to con college!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giveme Granite (ranked 1707 p4p, 1823 weight class) and Eddie McDermott (ranked 244 p4p, 260 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDermott's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping up to Boston. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Giveme Granite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granite slips under a jab from McDermott.
Granite is looking to counter with a body kick.
McDermott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Granite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
Granite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granite slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Granite counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDermott! Granite lets McDermott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granite manages to avoid it.
Granite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
It appears Granite was looking to counter with a kick there.
Granite bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDermott looks winded!
Granite swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
Granite has managed to clinch.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granite .
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDermott tries to circle away but Granite has him pinned against the cage.
Granite has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
Granite lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granite drops McDermott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDermott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McDermott is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granite .
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Granite finish him?
Granite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Granite pushes McDermott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granite lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Granite .
Granite lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granite breaks the clinch.
Granite lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granite counters with a slapping leg kick.
Granite has taken the fight to the clinch.
Granite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Granite lands a nice shot to the body.
Granite gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Granite scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDermott tries to circle away but Granite has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDermott blocks an uppercut.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Granite with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! McDermott drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Giveme Granite !
Giveme Granite decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adilson Rodrigues (ranked 1058 p4p, 2921 weight class) and Einar Kyrvänsyylä (ranked 158 p4p, 393 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adilson Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues lands a head kick!
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range as Rodrigues throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a body kick.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.
Rodrigues cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
Rodrigues throws a front kick that sends Kyrvänsyylä stumbling back into the cage.
Kyrvänsyylä looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues backing away here, and Kyrvänsyylä unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Rodrigues finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues drops Kyrvänsyylä with a big left hand! Kyrvänsyylä is injured, injured bad! Rodrigues jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adilson Rodrigues!
Adilson Rodrigues was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 351 p4p, 514 weight class) and Donner Keil (ranked 56 p4p, 77 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Keil's head.
Skurwysynowski lunges at Keil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keil's hand.
It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
and Keil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Keil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skurwysynowski. Keil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooh!!! Skurwysynowski has knocked Keil down with a huge combo! Skurwysynowski steps away and waves a wobbly Keil back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Keil 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!
Keil glances at the clock... BAM! Skurwysynowski nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Keil crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Keil is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Vladimir Skurwysynowski, 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.
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