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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Gonzalez (ranked 5587 p4p, 25116 weight class) and Lionel Butterfinger (ranked 612 p4p, 685 weight class). Gonzalez's entrance music is Alice In Chains - Bleed The Freak. A fine choice. Miguel Gonzalez 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lionel Butterfinger!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Gonzalez.
An inside leg kick lands from Butterfinger.
Butterfinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Butterfinger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butterfinger with a nice calf kick.
Butterfinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Butterfinger! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
A victorious Miguel Gonzalez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 6481 p4p, 4550 weight class) and Juice The Kidd (ranked 613 p4p, 478 weight class). The Kidd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Draco On Me. 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juice The Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on The Kidd's shoulder, as The Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Kidd's sensitive parts.
The Kidd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix lands a leg kick that knocks The Kidd off balance momentarily.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from The Kidd.
Phoenix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as The Kidd jumps back.
The Kidd is looking for the big counter here.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. The Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
The Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but The Kidd is just out of range.
The Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Kidd misses with a looping left.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from The Kidd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and The Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kidd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Kidd looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Nice shot by The Kidd.
The Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Kidd.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Kidd.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by The Kidd.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and The Kidd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
The Kidd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Kidd misses the jab.
The Kidd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Kidd checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but The Kidd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from The Kidd.
The Kidd misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phoenix.
The Kidd throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
The Kidd misses with a straight right.
Phoenix tries to land a front kick but The Kidd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phoenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kidd manages to avoid it.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - The Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Kidd's sensitive parts.
The Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from The Kidd.
Juice The Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Kidd.
The Kidd takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
The Kidd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phoenix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by The Kidd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phoenix. The Kidd shrugs it off though.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to throw a body kick
and The Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but The Kidd moves out of range.
Phoenix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Kidd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Kidd defends well and Phoenix ends up having to push The Kidd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing The Kidd back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Kidd.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath The Kidd's ribcage. The Kidd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix manages to pull guard.
The Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix has his feet on The Kidd's thighs here. He's pushed The Kidd off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Kidd screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Phoenix!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radja Nainggolan (ranked 5001 p4p, 4779 weight class) and Abu Schaubi (ranked 597 p4p, 580 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Radja Nainggolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Schaubi.
Good standup being displayed there by Nainggolan as he connects with a hook.
Nainggolan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schaubi.
Nainggolan moves in looking to clinch but Schaubi pushes him off.
Schaubi misses with a left hand
and Nainggolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Nainggolan has knocked Schaubi down with a huge combo! Nainggolan steps away and waves a wobbly Schaubi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Schaubi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaubi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nainggolan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Radja Nainggolan!
Radja Nainggolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Abu Schaubi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gawld dawg'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Cizek (ranked 3947 p4p, 5972 weight class) and Charles Mesquita (ranked 376 p4p, 478 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick
and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cizek!
Mesquita trying to control the action but Cizek is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cizek looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mesquita gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cizek is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mesquita lets go of the hold and Cizek can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Dlask (ranked 2971 p4p, 5064 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 333 p4p, 516 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mesquita!
Dlask scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dlask is trying to move to mount but Mesquita reverses beautifully and ends up in Dlask's guard.
Dlask wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita stands up over Dlask, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita distracts Dlask with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dlask wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dlask pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Dlask manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Dlask wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Dlask is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mesquita has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dlask is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dlask! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dlask taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cash Cartier (ranked 3917 p4p, 3966 weight class) and Teófilo Stevenson (ranked 370 p4p, 377 weight class). Stevenson has chosen TEÓFILO STEVENSON - NOCKOUTS as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cash Cartier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teófilo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cartier slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Cartier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Cartier tries to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartier throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Cartier lands an overhand right.
Stevenson throws a hook but Cartier blocks it.
We've been told by Cartier's head coaches at Indigo Nation Training Station that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stevenson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Cartier! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Teófilo Stevenson!
A victorious Teófilo Stevenson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Cash Cartier spoke after the fight, saying 'Still got paid '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Altieri (ranked 2275 p4p, 3068 weight class) and Khamzat Sonnen (ranked 299 p4p, 387 weight class). Sonnen has chosen ТИМУР МУЦУРАЕВ - В ТУ НОЧЬ КОГДА РОЖДАЛИС as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Altieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khamzat Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altieri throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Altieri gets the takedown into side control.
Altieri is putting a hurting on Sonnen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sonnen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Altieri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Altieri prevents Sonnen from standing back up.
Altieri lands strikes from half guard.
Altieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Altieri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Altieri is controlling well.
Sonnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Altieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Altieri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Altieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sonnen wants to sweep but Altieri has passed to side control!
Sonnen tries to improve position but can't.
Altieri landing strikes.
Altieri creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sonnen is trying to get back to half guard.
Sonnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altieri lands a few punches from side control.
Altieri controlling the position from side mount.
Altieri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sonnen some visible discomfort.
Altieri working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sonnen is looking to reverse the position.
Altieri lands a nice forearm strike.
Altieri scoring with punches and elbows.
Sonnen is rocked!
Sonnen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sonnen is still in real trouble! Can Altieri finish him?
Sonnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Altieri moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Altieri! Sonnen is hurt baaadly! Altieri is firing away with more strikes - Sonnen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Altieri!
Luca Altieri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 1332 p4p, 1835 weight class) and Tom Breedon (ranked 31 p4p, 41 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buckeye might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Right above it lil Wayne . Breedon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Quiet Riot - Come On Feel The Noise. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Breedon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye gets a double leg takedown into Breedon's guard.
Buckeye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Breedon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckeye landing with the ground and pound.
Breedon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Buckeye is defending well.
Breedon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breedon is trying to control the action in half guard but Buckeye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buckeye's coaches at Average Joe�s Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Buckeye trying to control from the bottom.
Breedon is controlling the pace.
Breedon is thwarting Buckeye's attempts to control the position.
Buckeye landing small, sideways elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buckeye tries to get to full guard but Breedon has control of the leg.
Breedon trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buckeye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckeye wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckeye has his takedown stuffed
and Breedon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Breedon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breedon wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breedon.
Breedon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye gets full guard.
Buckeye is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Breedon has his hands clasped together but Buckeye extends and breaks Breedon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buckeye.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 2030 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 44 p4p, 47 weight class). Panayotov's entrance music is Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). A fine choice. Nikolay Panayotov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riku thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panayotov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riku.
Panayotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riku. Riku obviously looking to wear him down.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov thuds his shin into the meat of Riku's side.
Lazuran Riku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Panayotov.
Panayotov missing with a left hand there. Riku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku scores with a shot to the body.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panayotov's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a good low kick that Panayotov was not able to check.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Riku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riku scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the body
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Riku misses the shot to the body.
Riku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov scores with a head kick. Riku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku throws a leg kick but Panayotov checks it.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Panayotov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panayotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riku lands with a hook. Panayotov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov stuns Riku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panayotov glances at the clock... BAM! Riku nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Panayotov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Panayotov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazuran Riku!
A very excited looking Lazuran Riku rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 996 p4p, 1220 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 25 p4p, 34 weight class). Roman Ship 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees Mogg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Rees Mogg avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Rees Mogg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ship.
Rees Mogg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rees Mogg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship 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.
Ship throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Rees Mogg. No joy for Ship on that attempt.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Rees Mogg.
A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target.
Rees Mogg thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Ship tries to counter it with a takedown but Rees Mogg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rees Mogg misses with a looping left.
And Ship tries to counter it with a takedown but Rees Mogg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rees Mogg throws a poor cross that misses
and Ship counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rees Mogg is looking to control Ship's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rees Mogg avoid being mounted?
Ship is working for a kimura but Rees Mogg is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Rees Mogg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ship is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rees Mogg still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rees Mogg has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ship tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ship will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ship tries to buck Rees Mogg off but Rees Mogg is having none of it.
Rees Mogg trying to control the position but Ship is working away.
Ship sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rees Mogg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rees Mogg!
Ship is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rees Mogg off and has taken his back!
Ship has got his arm under Rees Mogg's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rees Mogg has spun round into Ship's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rees Mogg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship working for submissions but it's allowed Rees Mogg to get to half guard.
Rees Mogg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ship knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees Mogg trying to control the pace.
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 Jacob Rees Mogg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ship manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rees Mogg on his heels. He'll look to pass Rees Mogg's guard now, I'm sure.
Rees Mogg keeping full guard, as Ship tries to pass.
Roman Ship has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rees Mogg is keeping the position for now.
Rees Mogg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Rees Mogg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rees Mogg manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Rees Mogg's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Rees Mogg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rees Mogg manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Rees Mogg's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rees Mogg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ship is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rees Mogg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Rees Mogg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rees Mogg manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Rees Mogg's guard.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Rees Mogg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rees Mogg manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Rees Mogg's guard.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Rees Mogg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rees Mogg manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Rees Mogg's guard.
Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Rees Mogg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rees Mogg manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Rees Mogg's guard.
Rees Mogg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ship misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Rees Mogg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ship darts in and clinches Rees Mogg up against the cage.
Ship tries to pull guard but Rees Mogg won't allow it.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ship.
Ship jumps guard but Rees Mogg stands there with Ship around his waist. Ship gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacob Rees Mogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ship.
Rees Mogg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ship is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg breaks the clinch.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Ship avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rees Mogg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rees Mogg looks to land a left hand but Ship moved out of range nicely.
And Ship tries to counter it with a takedown but Rees Mogg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rees Mogg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ship.
Rees Mogg lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Rees Mogg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
That's time! Rees Mogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ship slips a jab from Rees Mogg.
Ship tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rees Mogg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ship jabs Rees Mogg right on the nose. Rees Mogg blinks but takes it well.
Ship misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Ship misses
and Rees Mogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ship swings widly with a right hand
and Rees Mogg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ship doesn't manage to clinch there - Rees Mogg circles away.
Rees Mogg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship scoring well with a low kick there.
Ship misses with a hook.
Ship pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ship misses with a jab to the body
and Rees Mogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ship ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship with a jab.
Ship misses with an uppercut. Rees Mogg saw that one coming.
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rees Mogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship.
Rees Mogg throwing a counter right hand but Ship manages to avoid it.
Rees Mogg lands a left and a right that send Ship crashing to the mat, dazed. Rees Mogg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Rees Mogg jabs Ship to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ship on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg loads up on a big right hand but Ship slips the punch.
Rees Mogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ship can do to turn this around?
A jab from Ship misses.
Rees Mogg looks to throw the jab but Ship is out of range.
Rees Mogg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ship throws a head kick but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
Ship stuns Rees Mogg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship throws a head kick that misses.
Rees Mogg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ship.
Rees Mogg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg cracks Ship with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ship falls to his knees and Rees Mogg doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Post fight, an emotional Jacob Rees Mogg said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
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