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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Gregory (ranked 6240 p4p, 24110 weight class) and Jayden James (ranked 640 p4p, 656 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jayden James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
A head kick misses from Gregory.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Greg Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gregory.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregory.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James throws out a counter right but Gregory avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gregory has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Gregory manages to pass to side control!
James tries to bench press Gregory off him but Gregory keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gregory happy to just control the position for now.
James is trying to improve his position.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gregory wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
James gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gregory tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
James is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory controlling the position easily from mount.
Gregory landing strikes from the mount.
Gregory scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
Gregory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gregory looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gregory wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James blocks a head kick by Gregory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries to keep at a distance but Gregory has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Gregory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Gregory tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gregory trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregory into the cage.
James has Gregory pressed against the cage, preventing Gregory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory jumps guard but James stands there with Gregory around his waist. Gregory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregory goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Gregory is trying to stall.
Gregory gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Gregory is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gregory pulls guard successfully.
James 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.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregory is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
Gregory wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Greg Gregory will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gregory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Gregory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Gregory to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gregory landing with the ground and pound.
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gregory passes into half guard.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gregory 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.
James actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Gregory lands with a punch from half guard.
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Gregory is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James is squirming around, avoiding Gregory's attempts to control the action.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James is squirming around, avoiding Gregory's attempts to control the action.
Gregory content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory tries to control but James wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Gregory!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Gracie (ranked 1612 p4p, 3272 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 231 p4p, 414 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Powerful takedowns
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schrute has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Schrute's attempts to control the action.
Gracie stops Schrute from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Schrute jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Schrute has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Schrute is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to escape but Schrute is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute with the ground and pound but Gracie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Schrute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Schrute seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie tries to kick Schrute off but Schrute keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schrute trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schrute looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schrute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Schrute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schrute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stays in close to Schrute's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Our spies down at at L.A. Stars inform us that Schrute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schrute wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schrute there!
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.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Schrute is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 James Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schrute with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schrute won't be happy with that.
Schrute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schrute can't do much from the bottom here.
Schrute is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working away.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is staying tight to Schrute's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schrute's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Schrute.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Schrute is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schrute throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schrute sprawls and moves away.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Schrute swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schrute won't be happy with that.
Gracie slows the pace down.
James Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schrute for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is trying to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie working away.
Schrute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schrute misses with an uppercut
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schrute is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schrute looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schrute closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Schrute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schrute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schrute pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Schrute lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute manages to break the clinch.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Schrute.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Schrute didn't expect that.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schrute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schrute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schrute wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?
Schrute slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Schrute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie won't allow Schrute to sweep him here.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schrute throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Schrute's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Schrute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schrute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schrute gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schrute doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Gracie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gracie!
A relieved looking James Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Dwight Schrute stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 1811 p4p, 834 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 241 p4p, 119 weight class). Matthew Quigley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quigley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Quigley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Quigley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quigley scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quigley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Lee tries to clinch there but Quigley circles away.
A little jabbing left from Quigley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quigley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quigley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quigley slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quigley lands a big uppercut and Lee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lee looks OK. Quigley waves Lee back to his feet!
 Lee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
An out of breath Matthew Quigley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 786 p4p, 2218 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 114 p4p, 294 weight class). Bradley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sudbury Saturday Night. San has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley lunges at San with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San's hand.
San darts in and clinches Bradley up against the cage.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradley.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San misses with a knee strike.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Bradley misses with a low kick.
San tries to clinch but fails miserably
and San takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San moves in looking to clinch but Bradley pushes him off.
Bradley throws a big counter combination but San scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bradley walks into a jab.
San lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bradley is looking to chop away at San's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
San catches Bradley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
San looks to clinch
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley tried to counter with a leg kick but San avoided it.
San throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradley swats away the attempt to clinch by San.
Bradley half committed to a counter leg kick.
San is looking to clinch.
San has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradley.
San tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Bradley misses.
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
San tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradley lands a nice leg kick that just misses San's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San looks to clinch
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
San tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San tries to clinch up.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bradley cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley connects with a stiff jab that staggers San - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derrick Bradley!
A victorious Derrick Bradley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muchy Cartwright (ranked 828 p4p, 1659 weight class) and Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 120 p4p, 237 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mauled. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murtaz Vatsadze!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatsadze misses the jab.
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Cartwright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Cartwright pushes off an throws an elbow but Vatsadze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Vatsadze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Cartwright has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cartwright - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze avoids the elbow strike from Cartwright, against the cage.
Vatsadze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vatsadze for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Vatsadze's brow.
Cartwright passes Vatsadze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vatsadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Vatsadze dodges it nicely.
Cartwright uses his free foot to push down on Vatsadze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vatsadze.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vatsadze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright with shots to the head and body - Vatsadze looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vatsadze holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cartwright tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Vatsadze is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cartwright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cartwright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vatsadze hang on?
Cartwright landing shots from mount.
Cartwright with good strikes from the mount here!
Cartwright controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright cracks Vatsadze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright lands a big shot there that rocks Vatsadze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Cartwright there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cartwright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cartwright landing shots from mount.
 Vatsadze is rocked!
Cartwright looking to finish Vatsadze with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vatsadze!
Vatsadze is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Vatsadze takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cartwright's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muchy Cartwright!
Muchy Cartwright got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 567 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Necmettin Hoca (ranked 82 p4p, 215 weight class). Necmettin Hoca 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoca throws out the jab.
Hoca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Hoca didn't expect that.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Hoca keeps moving.
Chavaski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chavaski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chavaski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Chavaski stalls from top position.
Chavaski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Hoca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chavaski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hoca is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chavaski yanks on the arm and Hoca is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chavaski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Chavaski!
Our winner, Remi Chavaski, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 1010 p4p, 2737 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 153 p4p, 357 weight class). Bruno De Oliveira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter fighter
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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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Bich tries to sprawl out of it but De Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Oliveira eats them both and turns towards Bich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bich feints a jab promting De Oliveira to slip. Bich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Oliveira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Bich tries to sprawl out of it but De Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Oliveira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Phuc Dat Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Oliveira is defended easily by Bich.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Bich shows good takedown defense.
Bich throws a big counter combination but De Oliveira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira dodges the ground and pound from Bich.
Bich controls the position.
Bich tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Oliveira parries the strikes from Bich easily there. Bich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Oliveira to escape.
Bich wants to control but De Oliveira is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Bich keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira stops Bich from passing to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira isn't going anywhere.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bich counters with a two punch combo.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Bich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Oliveira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bich is in De Oliveira's guard.
Bich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bich trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira controls Bich momentarily but Bich frees himself.
De Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet De Oliveira, not yet.
De Oliveira is trying to control the position but Bich postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bich controlling from the top position.
Bich is looking to advance position but De Oliveira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phuc Dat Bich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Oliveira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bich gets back to half guard.
Bich wants to get back to his feet.
Bich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Oliveira can do to turn this around?
De Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Bich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Bich has his hands on De Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Bich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Oliveira is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich tries to buck De Oliveira off but De Oliveira is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bich struggling a bit here.
Bich is looking for a sweep.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Oliveira is trying to control the position but Bich postures up.
De Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bich has picked De Oliveira up and slammed him! De Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Bich manages to pass to side control!
Bich tries to score with some ground and pound. De Oliveira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here as Bich stalls from top position.
Bich tries to stand but De Oliveira is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bich controls the position.
You can see the frustration on De Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bich decides to stand back up.
De Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Bich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bich tries to improve position but can't.
Bich is trying to control De Oliveira's posture but De Oliveira avoids it.
De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phuc Dat Bich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bich is trying to defend but De Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bich looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Bich defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich looking for submissions off his back.
Bich has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Oliveira is on him like a limpet, forcing Bich back against the cage.
Bich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bich breaks from the clinch.
De Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phuc Dat Bich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Oliveira keeping full guard, as Bich tries to pass.
Bich wants to get up but he can't break De Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich wants to stand but De Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bich won't allow De Oliveira to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phuc Dat Bich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Oliveira somewhat.
Phuc Dat Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
Bich scores with a takedown into De Oliveira's guard.
Bich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bich wants to get up but he can't break De Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bich passes De Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bruno De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bich controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phuc Dat Bich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 119 p4p, 924 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 18 p4p, 129 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Get Lucky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Epolito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epolito with a jab.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Ramirez's defenses.
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into range.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez is rocked!
Epolito thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito Throws a clean left jab. Epolito Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ramirez's chin! Ramirez crumbles to the ground and Epolito follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Epolito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Richard Ramirez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll end you!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 618 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Charles Wang (ranked 92 p4p, 223 weight class). Wang has chosen Inner Circle - Bad Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang instigates a clinch.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Wang jumps into guard, dragging Zaire to the mat.
Zaire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Zaire is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily.
Zaire stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Wang working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily.
Zaire distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaire is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Zaire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire throwing strikes but missing.
Zaire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zaire should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wang has tightened it up now! Zaire should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Wang!
Charles Wang gave a mention to Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 272 p4p, 57 weight class) and Arturo Vargas (ranked 42 p4p, 10 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Vargas.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Vieira blocks with his arms.
Vieira managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Vieira tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vargas is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vargas with a knee to the head.
Vargas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Vieira's ribcage. Vieira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vargas working Vieira over with knees to the body.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vargas is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Vieira.
 It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Vargas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Vargas is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
Vargas tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vieira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Vargas in his tracks for a moment.
Vargas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Vargas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Vargas.
A short right from Vargas.
Vieira misses with some punches.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Vargas.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
Vargas drops Vieira with a big knee straight up the middle! Vieira is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Jorlan Vieira has been cut.
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas lands a knee to the head.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
A short right from Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arturo Vargas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas looking to throw knees to the head but Vieira is blocking nicely.
Vieira misses with some punches.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vieira tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.
A knee to the head by Vargas.
Vargas drops Vieira with a big knee straight up the middle! Vieira is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vieira is rocked!
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Vieira up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Vargas from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Vieira's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas! Arturo Vargas retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Arturo Vargas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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