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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pauschi (ranked 6446 p4p, 24997 weight class) and Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 619 p4p, 684 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pauschi stuffs the takedown.
Pauschi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pauschi as he avoids it easily.
Chris Pauschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonesy McGuffin.
McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. McGuffin catches Pauschi right on the button with a cross.
McGuffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuffin breaks the clinch.
McGuffin shoots in for a double leg but Pauschi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pauschi wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuffin sprawls well. McGuffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pauschi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pauschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Pauschi blocks a head kick by McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a looping overhand right but Pauschi ducks down to avoid it.
Pauschi drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuffin sprawls and moves away.
McGuffin circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGuffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pauschi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuffin shoots in for a takedown but Pauschi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pauschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pauschi is trying to break the clinch but McGuffin has him pressed against the cage.
McGuffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pauschi shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuffin darts in and clinches Pauschi up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pauschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuffin fails to land the takedown.
McGuffin scores with a jab. Pauschi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pauschi goes for a double leg but McGuffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuffin continues to drive forward.
McGuffin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGuffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauschi tries to pull guard but McGuffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Pauschi drops back down to his feet.
A short right from McGuffin on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin tries to score a body lock takedown but Pauschi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pauschi blocks an elbow strike.
McGuffin working aggressively here.
Pauschi is leaning against McGuffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pauschi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pauschi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pauschi keeping full guard, as McGuffin tries to pass.
McGuffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pauschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pauschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuffin is aware though and is defending well.
McGuffin won't allow Pauschi to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauschi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuffin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pauschi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pauschi has escaped and now he's on top!
McGuffin keeping moving, preventing Pauschi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin working for a triangle but Pauschi defends it easily.
Pauschi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pauschi passes into side control.
McGuffin wants to control but Pauschi postures up.
McGuffin tries to bench press Pauschi off him but Pauschi keeps the position.
McGuffin keeps trying to improve his position.
McGuffin tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin dominated that round.
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.
McGuffin takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuffin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauschi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuffin to keep the fight standing.
McGuffin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pauschi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Pauschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from McGuffin on the inside.
McGuffin is stalling here.
Pauschi wants to take the fight to the mat but McGuffin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuffin wants a takedown.
McGuffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
McGuffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuffin misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pauschi is defending well.
Pauschi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGuffin pushes off an throws an elbow but Pauschi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pauschi avoids the elbow strike from McGuffin, against the cage.
Pauschi drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pauschi is keeping the position for now.
McGuffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pauschi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGuffin, into his guard.
McGuffin looking for subs off his back but Pauschi has passed one foot through into half guard.
McGuffin wants to control but Pauschi is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin is trying to control but Pauschi manages to pass to mount!
McGuffin tries to hold on but Pauschi postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGuffin is squirming around, avoiding Pauschi's attempts to control the action.
McGuffin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pauschi tries to control but McGuffin wriggling away.
Pauschi working for a guillotine from mount but McGuffin is in no mood to give up.
McGuffin can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi avoids the attempt from McGuffin to control.
Pauschi looking to finish with strikes here!
McGuffin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGuffin tries to improve his position but instead Pauschi has taken his back!
McGuffin tries to roll but Pauschi sticks to his back.
Pauschi is persistently looking for the submission but McGuffin is defending it well.
McGuffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chris Pauschi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pauschi pulls his head out easily.
McGuffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pauschi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McGuffin wants to control but Pauschi is having none of it.
Pauschi prevents McGuffin from getting the reversal.
McGuffin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McGuffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Pauschi keeps control of the position as McGuffin tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuffin is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Pauschi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Pauschi, which made it look bad.
McGuffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Pauschi off the cage and back into range.
Pauschi has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Pauschi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pauschi pushes McGuffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Pauschi drags the fight down to the ground.
Pauschi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuffin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pauschi throws up his legs and catches McGuffin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McGuffin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pauschi! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Pauschi!
A victorious Chris Pauschi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Titus Wilder (ranked 4110 p4p, 5212 weight class) and RaeRae Usman (ranked 496 p4p, 564 weight class). Wilder comes to the cage accompanied by Da Rockwilder - Method Man & Redman. Usman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yaba Buluku kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Usman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Usman tries to counter with a clinch but Wilder shakes him off and moves away.
Usman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usman 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.
Wilder lands a head kick. Usman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Usman tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman takes one on the button.
Wilder works Usman's body with a nice hook.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder misses with a hook. Usman ducked under it nicely.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Usman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usman clinches up with Wilder and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Usman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilder pushes Usman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Usman blocks a body shot from Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Usman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder pushes Usman off looking to stand but Usman dives back in and keeps control.
Usman seems to be looking for submissions.
Usman is keen to just control but Wilder is a slippery customer.
Usman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Usman is working for a submission of some sort.
Usman wants to pass the guard but Wilder is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilder is looking to control Usman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilder avoid being mounted?
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Usman has control of the leg.
Usman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Usman is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman wants to take a breather but Wilder is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Wilder defends it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder lands with a cross.
Usman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Usman swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Usman throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder defending well as Usman loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Usman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder takes a swing at Usman's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Usman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Usman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Titus Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Wilder throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Wilder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Usman tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Wilder feints and then cracks Usman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Usman down.
Usman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wilder lands a nice hook to Usman's body. Usman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Usman misses with the combination.
Usman takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Usman! Wilder dives in looking to finish! Usman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Wilder!
Titus Wilder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Jam (ranked 4165 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Damian Taylor (ranked 379 p4p, 367 weight class). Taylor has chosen Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor , as that shot connected.
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor .
Jam moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor 's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jam off to one side.
Jam walks into a straight right hand from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Jam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jam passes to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam looking for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is having none of it.
Jam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Taylor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
Jam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taylor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taylor !
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jam, up you get!
Jam defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Jam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Taylor .
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam fails to land the takedown.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jam goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Jam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Jam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Jam.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Jam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jam seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Jam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Jam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Jam eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jam wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Jam eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Jam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Jam is controlling him
Jam is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jam seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Sammy Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet.
Jam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to control but Jam postures up.
Sammy Jam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is pushing Jam's head away, looking to escape. Jam manages to hold on to the position though.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor is trying to work for a sweep but Jam has mounted him!
Jam looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well.
Jam goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taylor turns into him and now he's in Jam's guard.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Jam had control of the position.
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with the combination.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taylor !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor manages to get back to half guard.
Jam in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Taylor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Jam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Cap (ranked 2789 p4p, 6473 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 364 p4p, 620 weight class). Robert Cap is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Cap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai with a nice cross.
Kai slips a jab and a cross from Cap.
Nice uppercut lands for Kai. That snapped Cap's head back.
A punch combination from Cap misses.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cap looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cap misses with a straight left.
Cap tries to clinch
and Kai counters with a low kick, right behind Cap 's knee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cap throws a big shot that misses.
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kai. That's going to slow Cap down.
Cap shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kai is keeping the position for now.
Cap wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cap is really struggling to control Kai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cap's guard.
Kai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Kai postures up.
Kai wanted to stand there but Cap had control of the position.
Kai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Kai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kai looking to pass the guard.
Cap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kai stands and throws Cap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
What's Cap going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kai working away.
Kai wants to stand but Cap has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Cap is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cap's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai moves into the clinch successfully.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Robert Cap has been cut.
Cap struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cap trying to stall but Kai improves his position.
Good body shot from Kai.
Cap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cap misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Cap's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kai.
Cap fails to land the takedown.
Kai takes the fight into the clinch.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kai cracks Cap with a nice body shot.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Cap looking to slow down the pace here.
Kai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cap is trying to stall.
Kai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kai lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai lands an elbow that stopped Cap in his tracks for a moment.
Kai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cap.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai gets through Cap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cap tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cap tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
 Cap is rocked!
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Cap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kai obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
Kai dips a shoulder and cracks Cap with a mighty uppercut! Cap falls back against the cage and Kai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cap is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
Our winner, Anakoni Kai, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lee (ranked 2709 p4p, 3552 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 354 p4p, 450 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday Clock. Murphy has chosen Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Murphy was just out of range.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee drops Murphy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murphy looks back up at him and smiles so Lee waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Murphy 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!
Lee feints a jab and as Murphy dips his head, Lee unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Murphy right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Murphy falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Lee smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Lee!
Jeff Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Hatter (ranked 1496 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Sonny Barella (ranked 85 p4p, 173 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 bantamweight 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, Mad Hatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barella rushes Hatter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatter tries to land a knee to the head but Barella blocks with his arms.
Hatter manages to break the clinch.
Barella fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatter lands a jab.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hatter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Hatter coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barella.
Barella connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Hatter tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barella is rocked!
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mad Hatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Hatter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Barella! Hatter dives in looking to finish! Barella is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam East (ranked 1932 p4p, 3096 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 276 p4p, 402 weight class). Conforto has chosen Alabama- Bishop Gunn as his entrance music. Billy Conforto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conforto.
Conforto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as East lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conforto doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.
East looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
East scores with a nice strike.
East misses with an uppercut. Conforto saw that one coming.
East shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conforto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
East loads up on a big right hand but Conforto slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto lands a nice shot that snaps East's head back.
Conforto cracks East with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from East misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from East.
A jab from Conforto finds it's way through East's defenses.
Conforto scores with a hook.
East slips under a jab from Conforto.
It looked like East was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Conforto.
East lands a right hook to the body.
Conforto tries a head kick but it misses.
East takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
East lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conforto throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Conforto looks to move away, East throws a big counter combo but Conforto just gets out of the way.
Conforto throws a hook but East avoids it easily.
East seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East moves out of range of the body kick.
East throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from East.
Conforto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conforto lands a big head kick that sends East tumbling to the mat! Conforto takes a step backwards and waves East back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Conforto throws a shot from downtown. East moves away and avoids it.
It looked like East wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
East shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Conforto eats them both and turns towards East to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conforto scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conforto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conforto misses with a combination
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conforto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Conforto misses with a looping left.
Conforto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by East.
A punch combination from Conforto misses.
East was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conforto misses with a left hand
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conforto swings widly with a right hand
and East counters with a crisp right hand that drops Conforto! East lets Conforto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Conforto is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conforto misses with a hook to the body
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conforto is still on wobbly legs! Can East finish him?
and East counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Conforto! He's just covering up as East starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam East!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam East thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 1556 p4p, 2300 weight class) and Clin Cartwright (ranked 169 p4p, 239 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Cirice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clin Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Christ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Christ ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
And Cartwright tries to counter it with a takedown but Christ pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christ sprawls well initially but Cartwright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartwright in particular looking to stall.
Cartwright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Cartwright.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christ tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Cartwright is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ misses with the combination.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartwright lands in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Christ misses.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christ.
Christ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Christ.
It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cartwright moves forwards but Christ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Christ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeryl Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Christ.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Christ stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Christ won't allow it.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Cartwright is controlling him well.
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright passes to side control.
Christ prevents Cartwright from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright drags him back down.
Cartwright wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Christ prevents Cartwright from improving position.
Cartwright has hold of Christ's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Christ tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cartwright cranks the arm and Christ screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Christ, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Clin Cartwright!
Clin Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Gracie (ranked 664 p4p, 1728 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 71 p4p, 186 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Apaga Mas Não Bate. A fine choice. Reinaldo Gracie 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reinaldo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
As Cervenka tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Cervenka manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Cervenka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Cervenka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Cervenka wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cervenka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cervenka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka controlling from the top position.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie has Cervenka pulled in close to control his posture.
Cervenka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cervenka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cervenka postures up.
Cervenka throws a big right hand that misses.
Cervenka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cervenka is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cervenka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cervenka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cervenka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Cervenka content to stall in guard here.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Cervenka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Cervenka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cervenka prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cervenka trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cervenka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Cervenka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cervenka sprawls and moves away.
Cervenka gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Cervenka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cervenka from controlling successfully.
Gracie is pulling down on Cervenka's head to control his posture.
Cervenka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Cervenka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cervenka from controlling successfully.
Cervenka stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cervenka has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie pulls Cervenka in to control the position.
Gracie looking to control.
Cervenka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cervenka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervenka is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Cervenka.
Cervenka drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cervenka from controlling successfully.
Gracie has his foot on Cervenka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cervenka works his way back into a safe position though.
Marek Cervenka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cervenka has passed into half guard!
Cervenka controlling the action here.
Cervenka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cervenka wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervenka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cervenka pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is staying active underneath Cervenka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cervenka thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cervenka is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cervenka in particular looking to stall.
Cervenka wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cervenka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cervenka controls the position from side control.
Cervenka working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cervenka wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
Gracie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
Cervenka swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Cervenka has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Cervenka tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Cervenka back against the cage.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cervenka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Reinaldo Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cervenka has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Cervenka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie working for a triangle but Cervenka defends it easily.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cervenka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reinaldo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has Cervenka pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cervenka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Cervenka wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cervenka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cervenka has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Cervenka trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cervenka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Cervenka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cervenka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cervenka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cervenka from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cervenka is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cervenka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reinaldo Gracie!
Our winner, Reinaldo Gracie, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hao Sawamura (ranked 472 p4p, 654 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 66 p4p, 100 weight class). Horton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Canada National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hao Sawamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawamura misses with a looping left.
Horton lands a jab to Sawamura's midsection.
Horton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sawamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sawamura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton jabs Sawamura right on the nose. Sawamura blinks but takes it well.
Sawamura throws a hook but Horton avoids it easily.
Horton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Horton darts in and clinches Sawamura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton tries to throw a body punch but Sawamura avoids it by throwing Horton back against the cage.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
Sawamura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sawamura.
Sawamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horton has Sawamura up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sawamura's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Sawamura.
Sawamura lands with a right to the head.
Horton has Sawamura pressed against the cage, preventing Sawamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sawamura controls his hands.
Sawamura throws a head punch that misses.
Sawamura breaks from the clinch.
Sawamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sawamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sawamura throws a leg kick which misses Horton's front leg but catches the back leg as Horton tries to avoid it.
Horton is looking to clinch.
Sawamura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Horton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sawamura at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sawamura counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sawamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Horton.
A little jabbing left from Horton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sawamura misses with a shot to the body
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sawamura tries to keep at a distance but Horton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton tries to work over Sawamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horton.
Horton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sawamura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Horton can turn it around.
Sawamura misses with a body punch.
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sawamura.
Horton misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Horton.
Sawamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horton misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Horton misses.
Sawamura keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Horton throws a body shot but no joy.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Sawamura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Horton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Sawamura misses its target.
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - Sawamura circles away.
Horton slips under a jab from Sawamura.
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura misses with a hook
and Horton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sawamura rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura connects with a nice looking jab.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sawamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sawamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horton throws a lazy right hand but Sawamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Sawamura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sawamura counters with a nice leg kick.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sawamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horton misses with a straight left.
Sawamura throws a counter high kick but Horton was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura scoring well with a low kick there.
Sawamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horton tries to clinch up
and Sawamura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horton wants to clinch.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horton.
Horton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura misses with a low kick.
Horton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Horton lands.
Sawamura is rocked!
Sawamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horton's sensitive parts.
Sawamura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sawamura throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Horton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horton avoids the body shot from Sawamura.
Horton connects with a body shot.
Horton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Horton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Sawamura counters with a quick kick to the body but Horton blocks it.
Horton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Sawamura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawamura throws a body punch but Horton moves out of range.
Sawamura seems to have got his legs back now.
Horton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Horton.
Sawamura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sawamura is just out of range.
Horton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawamura.
Sawamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horton.
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton lands a big right hook! Sawamura looks hurt but is still standing! Horton lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Sawamura falls down and Horton dives in with a huge hammer fist! Sawamura's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Horton runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Horton!
Tim Horton is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Tim Horton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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