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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Reaper (ranked 2139 p4p, 2848 weight class) and Katsuki Bakugo (ranked 288 p4p, 371 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsuki Bakugo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakugo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reaper's half guard.
Reaper trying to control here.
Bakugo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakugo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reaper defends it well.
Bakugo is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reaper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bakugo.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakugo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakugo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Reaper could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bakugo has cracked it and Reaper is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bakugo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuki Bakugo!
A victorious Katsuki Bakugo 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 Norman Boma (ranked 2369 p4p, 3160 weight class) and Matthew Dean (ranked 314 p4p, 405 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by 4 Minute - Hot Issue. 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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Dean!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dean is out of range and Boma settles back down.
Dean gets a clinch.
Boma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boma throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Dean tries to counter with a clinch but Boma shakes him off and moves away.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.
Boma is looking to chop away at Dean's legs.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma throws a low kick but Dean avoids it.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma digs a good body shot into Dean's ribs.
Boma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Matthew Dean has been cut.
Boma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dean's head.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean scores with the left hand. Boma knows he should have avoided that one.
Dean moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Dean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dean tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
Dean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Boma to the canvas! Boma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dean keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Dean!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bostic (ranked 1760 p4p, 3030 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 109 p4p, 171 weight class). Bostic comes to the cage accompanied by Move. Greene has chosen Stepdad- Eminem 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bostic moves away.
Bostic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bostic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bostic throws a big shot that misses.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Bostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bostic tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bostic.
Greene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greene manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bostic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bostic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Greene jumps into side control!
Bostic regains half guard.
Bostic is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bostic tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Bostic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bostic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greene wants to control from the top but Bostic keeps moving.
Greene drops back looking for a leg! Bostic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bostic manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into Bostic's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bostic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bostic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bostic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Bostic's legs - danger averted.
Greene has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bostic is trying to control the position but Greene postures up.
Greene wants to control from the top but Bostic keeps moving.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene passes Bostic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bostic is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Greene is just content to waste time from the top position. Bostic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bostic is pulling down on Greene's head to control his posture.
Bostic keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bostic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Greene has Bostic in his guard.
Bostic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bostic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bostic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greene is looking for a triangle here but Bostic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bostic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bostic trying to control the position but Greene is working away.
Bostic controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greene tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bostic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bostic throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene with the counter takedown but Bostic avoids it easily.
Bostic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Bostic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bostic cracks Greene with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bostic throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Bostic looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Bostic misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greene checks a leg kick.
Greene lunges at Bostic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bostic's hand.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Bostic had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Bostic connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Bostic finds it's target.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
A jab from Greene misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bostic. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bostic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bostic scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Bostic digs a good hook to Greene's body.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Bostic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bostic feinted with a counter takedown.
Bostic throws a low kick, looking for Greene's leg but Greene calmly moves out of range.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greene blocks a jab.
Bostic punishes Greene's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bostic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Bostic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Michael Bostic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
A left lands for Greene.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bostic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Bostic.
Greene gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bostic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bostic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bostic slips nicely into half guard.
Bostic is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Bostic slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.
Bostic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Bostic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bostic passes into side control!
Bostic cracks Greene with a big elbow.
Greene looking for a sweep but Bostic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Bostic's attempts to control the action.
Greene is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bostic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bostic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greene is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bostic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene is in a horrible position here. Bostic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Greene is bucking up trying to escape but Bostic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greene is trying desperately to improve position.
Greene is bucking up trying to escape but Bostic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bostic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bostic tries to control but Greene wriggling away.
Bostic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Bostic maintains control.
Bostic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bostic misses the shot to the body.
Bostic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bostic lands a jab to Greene's midsection.
Greene tries to bum rush Bostic with a series of wild strikes but Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Bostic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bostic swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bostic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Bostic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bostic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Greene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bostic pinned against the cage. Bostic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bostic tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Michael Bostic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up with Bostic, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes Bostic against the cage but Bostic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bostic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Bostic swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Bostic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bostic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bostic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bostic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greene with the active half guard here but Bostic passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
Greene regains half guard.
Greene is pressing down on Bostic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bostic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bostic tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bostic pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bostic pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bostic pulls his head out easily.
Bostic wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Bostic controlling the action here.
Bostic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bostic wants to work for an arm triangle but Greene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Bostic sits in half guard.
Bostic winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bostic is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic is looking for a kimura here.
Michael Bostic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bostic lands strikes from half guard.
Bostic slows the pace down in half guard.
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bostic passes into side control!
Bostic controlling from side mount.
Bostic gets to mount! Greene was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Bostic's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bostic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bostic 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bostic!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bostic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materlak (ranked 1038 p4p, 990 weight class) and Nori Voluspa (ranked 152 p4p, 147 weight class). Materlak comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voluspa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Voluspa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Materlak is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Voluspa manages to pass to mount!
Voluspa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Materlak because Voluspa loaded up on that one.
Voluspa landing strikes from the mount and Materlak is in trouble!
Materlak is trying to stand.
Voluspa looking to control but Materlak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voluspa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Materlak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa unloads with some shots from mount but Materlak bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Materlak is on top in guard.
Voluspa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Materlak's guard.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materlak's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Materlak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Voluspa wants to control but Materlak passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Voluspa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Materlak's best efforts.
Well, if Materlak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Materlak uses his free foot to push down on Voluspa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Voluspa.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Materlak's head to control him but Materlak postures up.
Materlak decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Materlak to the mat! Materlak manages to get full guard.
Voluspa advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Voluspa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materlak circles away.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Voluspa wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Materlak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa being controlled here momentarily.
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa working some strikes from top position.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materlak trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily.
Materlak has his foot on Voluspa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voluspa works his way back into a safe position though.
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voluspa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Materlak to the ground. Voluspa is now in Materlak's guard.
Materlak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Materlak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Materlak tries to stand but Voluspa is controlling from the bottom.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materlak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Voluspa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.
Materlak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Materlak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Voluspa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voluspa moves out of range of the leg kick from Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Voluspa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak tries to escape but Voluspa is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Materlak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Voluspa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Materlak wants to control but Voluspa postures up.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Voluspa keeps moving and retains side control.
Voluspa misses with the ground and pound.
Voluspa wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Voluspa tries for a kimura but Materlak is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Materlak is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat.
Materlak wants to control but Voluspa postures up.
Materlak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materlak working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Voluspa.
Materlak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Materlak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Voluspa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Materlak is looking to improve his position but Voluspa isn't that keen on the idea.
Voluspa wants to control the action but instead Materlak gets a body lock and reverses into Voluspa's guard! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Materlak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Voluspa is trying to keep Materlak in close.
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 Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
After winning the bout, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petcharon Sitsongrit (ranked 596 p4p, 940 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 72 p4p, 109 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petcharon Sitsongrit !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reefer is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Reefer misses with the head strike.
Reefer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Reefer.
A shot in the inside from Reefer.
Reefer lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Sitsongrit has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
Reefer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit .
Reefer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reefer tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Reefer scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.
Reefer is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Reefer blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
Reefer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Reefer.
Reefer lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Reefer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reefer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Reefer lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reefer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reefer.
Reefer misses with the head strike.
Reefer lands a right hand.
Reefer lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reefer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Reefer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reefer's elbow.
A short right from Reefer.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reefer.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reefer.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reefer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit .
Reefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reefer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Reefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit 's elbow.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit tries to stall but Reefer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reefer gets through Sitsongrit 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Reefer.
Reefer trying to land knees to the body.
Reefer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reefer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reefer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reefer throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reefer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Reefer blocks with his arms.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Reefer.
Sitsongrit looking to throw knees to the head but Reefer is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
Reefer misses with some punches.
Reefer throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Reefer blocks it.
Sitsongrit 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reefer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
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!
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Reefer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Reefer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Reefer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage.
Reefer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reefer cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit is working Reefer over against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Reefer.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Reefer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit .
Reefer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reefers head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Reefer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reefer misses with a double jab.
Reefer throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Reefer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Reefer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Reefer tries to work over Sitsongrit 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reefer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Sitsongrit .
It looks like Jim Reefer has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reefer.
Reefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reefer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reefer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer tries to work over Sitsongrit 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reefer lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Reefer.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reefer as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit .
Good body shot from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Reefer's head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
Sitsongrit gets through Reefer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Reefer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reefer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks Reefer with a nice body shot.
Reefer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reefer has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitsongrit gets through Reefer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reefer or not.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the body.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Reefer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jim Reefer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Reefer improves position.
Reefer scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit .
Reefer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Reefer tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit wants to stall.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Reefer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reefer.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reefer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer takes a shot to the head.
Reefer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reefer is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reefer.
Reefer throws a head punch that misses.
Reefer misses with the head strike.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reefer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reefer tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit .
Reefer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Reefer breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Reefer slams his shin into Sitsongrit 's torso.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
Reefer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit .
Reefer lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit 's hand.
Reefer misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reefer rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Reefer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Reefer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reefer avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Reefer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reefer clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Reefer blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reefer.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit .
Reefer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer throws a head punch that misses.
Reefer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reefer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reefer lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reefer lands a right hand.
Reefer cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Reefer.
Sitsongrit is pushing Reefer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reefer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reefer takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to throw knees to the head but Reefer is blocking nicely.
Reefer tries to work over Sitsongrit 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Reefer gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reefer.
Reefer pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Reefer.
Reefer managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit .
Petcharon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reefer managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reefer is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Reefer blocks it.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Reefer's ribcage. Reefer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Reefer.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reefer scores with a shoulder strike.
Reefer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit .
A short body shot lands from Reefer as the two fighters clinch.
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Reefer blocks it.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Reefer gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reefer lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Reefer.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Reefer blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Reefer.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Reefer scores with a hook to the body.
Reefer can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Reefer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reefer is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reefer presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reefer pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reefer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reefer leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reefer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reefer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reefer lands a body punch.
Reefer lands an uppercut.
Reefer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reefer looking to slow down the pace here.
Reefer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit .
Reefer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Reefer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reefer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Reefer!
After winning the bout, Jim Reefer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Petcharon Sitsongrit spoke after the fight, saying 'I have nothing to say.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agent Smith (ranked 505 p4p, 888 weight class) and Agansing Rai (ranked 74 p4p, 130 weight class). Rai has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai.
A left lands for Smith.
Rai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves to clinch but Rai breaks away
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
A jab from Rai does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai misses with a straight left.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Rai scores with a nice head shot.
Rai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Rai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rai's efforts to push away.
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Rai blocks it.
Rai is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rai's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Rai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep here but Rai controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rai is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Rai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Rai has control of the leg.
Rai thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Rai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Rai is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rai to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Rai seems content to control.
Rai 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rai prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is looking to control Rai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smith trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rai manages to pass to mount!
Rai wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rai slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai 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.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Rai scores with a jab to the body.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Rai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Smith lands a body shot.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rai cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai avoids a kick to the body.
Rai punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Rai 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.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Rai takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agent Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rai blocks an uppercut.
Rai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Rai wants a takedown.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Rai's head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Rai avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Rai misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai blocking some punches.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rai manages to pull guard.
Smith stands up from Rai's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Rai misses with a looping left.
A big left from Rai misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Rai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rai throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rai connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rai at a distance.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Rai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
As Rai looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rai just gets out of the way.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rai misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses the jab.
Rai slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
Rai scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agent Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a body punch.
Rai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Rai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Rai drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries a body shot but Rai blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Rai misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rai.
Rai blocks a body shot from Smith.
Rai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai pulls Smith into guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith stands up from Rai's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Rai counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands with a hook. Rai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rai gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
A short right from Rai.
Rai jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Rai's ribcage. Rai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rai.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agent Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Agent Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 1162 p4p, 770 weight class) and Jamil Hurst (ranked 174 p4p, 112 weight class). Hurst has chosen Keep Their Heads Ringin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jamil Hurst 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Hurst finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurst winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Hurst is very close to passing his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hurst working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hurst uses it to pass to side control.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hurst 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 Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst has hold of Brown's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brown tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hurst cranks the arm and Brown screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brown, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jamil Hurst!
A very excited looking Jamil Hurst made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yeltsin Jr (ranked 314 p4p, 338 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 19 p4p, 21 weight class). Yeltsin Jr comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Johnny Albatross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Yeltsin Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeltsin Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeltsin Jr.
Albatross is looking to clinch but Yeltsin Jr is avoiding it.
Yeltsin Jr throwing a counter right hand but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr has closed the distance and engaged Albatross in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Yeltsin Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Yeltsin Jr avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Yeltsin Jr breaks from the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to clinch.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross throws a nice looking combination but Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Yeltsin Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Yeltsin Jr clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yeltsin Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albatross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albatross is looking to clinch.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeltsin Jr.
A slow jab from Yeltsin Jr misses its intended target.
Albatross tries to clinch but Yeltsin Jr moves away
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeltsin Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Albatross.
Yeltsin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albatross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yeltsin Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross tries to work over Yeltsin Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yeltsin Jr on the inside.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeltsin Jr takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr tries to pull guard but Albatross won't allow it.
Albatross takes a shot to the head.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yeltsin Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yeltsin Jrs head.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albatross lands a right hand.
 Yeltsin Jr is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Yeltsin Jr.
Oh Yeltsin Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross working aggressively here.
A short right from Albatross.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeltsin Jr backwards.
Yeltsin Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross scores a nice knee to the body.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yeltsin Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yeltsin Jr avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross presses Yeltsin Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yeltsin Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Albatross walks away with a smile on his face. Yeltsin Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yeltsin Jr throws a combination that misses
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross cracks Yeltsin Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yeltsin Jr falls to his knees and Albatross doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Biden (ranked 968 p4p, 595 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 142 p4p, 97 weight class). Sakala has chosen Pole Pole as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala 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.
 It looks like Hunter Biden has been cut.
Biden misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Biden's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala walks into a stiff left hand from Biden.
A jab lands there for Sakala.
Sakala defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
Biden moves away from the strike by Sakala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakala.
Biden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Sakala catches Biden right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Sakala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakala 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.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
As Sakala looks to move away, Biden throws a big counter combo but Sakala just gets out of the way.
Sakala misses with a hook
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala dips to his left and cracks Biden with an uppercut!
Hunter Biden's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot lands for Biden.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakala.
Sakala lands a glancing blow to the side of Biden's head.
Biden misses with a straight right.
Sakala scores with a nice strike.
Hunter Biden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sakala lands a big right hand that sends Biden crashing to the mat! Sakala stays standing though and waves Biden back to his feet!
Biden is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target.
Oooooh!!! Sakala has knocked Biden down with a huge combo! Sakala steps away and waves a wobbly Biden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Biden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Hunter Biden's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hunter Biden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Knell (ranked 225 p4p, 387 weight class) and Jimmy Granite (ranked 38 p4p, 62 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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Knell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Granite !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knell throws a lazy uppercut
and Granite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
Granite tries to bum rush Knell with a series of wild strikes but Knell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Knell's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granite lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Granite slips a jab from Knell.
A head kick by Knell misses
and Granite counters with a solid body kick.
Granite 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.
Knell scores with a jab.
It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granite moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knell drops his hands momentarily and Granite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Granite connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knell momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granite looks to throw the jab but Knell is out of range.
Knell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knell misses with an uppercut
and Granite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knell is rocked!
Jimmy Granite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granite fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Knell out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jimmy Granite !
Jimmy Granite is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Granite started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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