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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoni Gohata (ranked 5986 p4p, 6035 weight class) and Foai Foao (ranked 597 p4p, 605 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 Foai Foao 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoni Gohata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Foai Foao!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foao throws a front kick aimed at Gohata's knee but Gohata avoids it well.
Gohata avoids a kick to the body.
Foao clinches with his opponent.
Gohata wants to get back to striking at distance but Foao won't allow it.
Gohata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foao has him pressed against the cage.
Foao tries to score a body lock takedown but Gohata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gohata is trying to force a seperation but Foao has the dominant position.
Gohata is trying to break the clinch but Foao has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Gohata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Foao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohata tries to circle away but Foao has him pinned against the cage.
Gohata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gohata misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohata misses with a lunging right hand
and Foao counters with a shoot takedown. Gohata fights it but they end up in guard.
Foao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gohata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gohata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foao wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Gohata trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foao drops back looking for a leg! Gohata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gohata manages to kick Foao off! Foao jumps back into Gohata's guard.
Foao is stalling in the full guard.
Foao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gohata's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foao wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Foao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foao wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Foao preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foao working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gohata being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gohata is keeping the position for now.
Foao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gohata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gohata wants to sweep but no luck.
Foao trying to control but Gohata is working from the bottom.
Foao prevents Gohata from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohata trying to control the position.
Gohata is looking to stand up but Foao isn't so interested in that idea.
Foao trying to control the position from guard on top but Gohata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gohata pulls Foao in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gohata wants to sweep but no luck.
Foao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Gohata.
Foao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gohata misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Gohata misses.
A head kick by Gohata misses
and Foao counters with a shoot takedown. Gohata fights it but they end up in guard.
Foao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Foao has hold of Gohata's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gohata seems comfortable defending it but Foao has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gohata is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gohata is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Foao couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Foai Foao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Kartuzelev (ranked 4092 p4p, 24880 weight class) and Dusty Rousey (ranked 505 p4p, 678 weight class). Kartuzelev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fuck Donald Trump. Dusty Rousey 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamed Kartuzelev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey throws a sloppy head kick
and Kartuzelev counters with a nice uppercut.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kartuzelev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kartuzelev is trying to get back to half guard.
Rousey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rousey wants to clinch up but Kartuzelev keeps it at a distance.
Rousey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kartuzelev pinned against the cage. Kartuzelev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartuzelev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rousey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rousey.
Kartuzelev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rousey looks for a takedown but Kartuzelev sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartuzelev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kartuzelev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rousey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kartuzelev throws out the jab.
Kartuzelev throws a hook but Rousey avoids it easily.
Kartuzelev clinches with his opponent.
Kartuzelev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rousey with a poor takedown
and Kartuzelev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamed Kartuzelev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rousey.
Kartuzelev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rousey counters with a straight right hand.
Rousey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kartuzelev.
Kartuzelev walks into a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rousey or perhaps it was just good defense by Kartuzelev, which made it look bad.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rousey.
Rousey looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kartuzelev misses.
Kartuzelev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rousey.
Rousey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kartuzelev defends it nicely.
Kartuzelev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rousey blocks a jab.
Kartuzelev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rousey's guard.
Kartuzelev wants to get up but he can't break Rousey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kartuzelev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kartuzelev controlling from the top position.
Rousey keeping full guard, as Kartuzelev tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rousey fails to land the takedown.
Kartuzelev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four 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.
Rousey moves out of range of the strikes.
Rousey misses with a head kick.
Kartuzelev checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Kartuzelev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rousey staying out of range there.
Rousey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartuzelev.
Kartuzelev misses the jab.
Rousey wants to counter the offense by Kartuzelev and move into the clinch position.
Rousey gets caught napping as Kartuzelev dives in and scores a takedown. Rousey manages to retain guard.
Kartuzelev passes Rousey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rousey is trying to get back to full guard.
Kartuzelev is looking to take a break and control but Rousey 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.
Mamed Kartuzelev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rousey tries to keep at a distance but Kartuzelev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kartuzelev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kartuzelev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rousey.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown but Kartuzelev shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Kartuzelev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rousey wants to clinch up but Kartuzelev keeps it at a distance.
Rousey moves away from the strike by Kartuzelev.
Kartuzelev connects with a solid leg kick.
Rousey goes for a double leg but Kartuzelev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kartuzelev continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartuzelev needs to keep his hands up - Rousey had a free shot at his head there.
Rousey closes the distance but Kartuzelev moves to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rousey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rousey slips under a jab from Kartuzelev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kartuzelev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kartuzelev.
Mamed Kartuzelev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rousey.
Rousey is looking for a takedown.
Kartuzelev breaks the clinch.
Rousey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kartuzelev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dusty Rousey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rousey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartuzelev.
Kartuzelev closes the distance and clinches.
Kartuzelev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rousey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kartuzelev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kartuzelev keeps control of the position as Rousey tries to break free.
Kartuzelev wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey covering up well under a series of strikes from Kartuzelev.
Kartuzelev is not going to allow Rousey to sit and survive in this position.
Kartuzelev trying to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kartuzelev has the hooks in. Rousey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kartuzelev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rousey doesn't escape.
Kartuzelev tries to keep control of the position but Rousey is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartuzelev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rousey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kartuzelev gets his hands free as Rousey looks to control.
Mamed Kartuzelev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kartuzelev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rousey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kartuzelev is hanging on to Rousey's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rousey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kartuzelev.
Rousey tries to break free.
Rousey has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kartuzelev.
Will Kartuzelev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kartuzelev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rousey prevents Kartuzelev from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Kartuzelev 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!
Kartuzelev connects with a crisp jab.
Rousey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kartuzelev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rousey can do to turn this around?
Kartuzelev clinches up with Rousey and pushes him back against the cage.
Kartuzelev breaks from the clinch.
Kartuzelev looks to throw the jab but Rousey is out of range.
Rousey ducks under a wild hook from Kartuzelev.
Rousey looks for a takedown but Kartuzelev sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kartuzelev.
Rousey slips a jab from Kartuzelev.
Rousey is looking to clinch.
Rousey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kartuzelev throws a jab when Rousey was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartuzelev lands a really nice looking cross but Rousey seems unphased.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown but Kartuzelev shows good takedown defense.
Mamed Kartuzelev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rousey.
Kartuzelev has managed to clinch.
Kartuzelev breaks the clinch.
Rousey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rousey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kartuzelev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kartuzelev keeps the fight on the outside.
Rousey defending well as Kartuzelev loads up on a big left hand.
Kartuzelev misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kartuzelev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartuzelev misses with an uppercut. Rousey saw that one coming.
A big left from Kartuzelev misses.
Kartuzelev tries to bum rush Rousey with a series of wild strikes but Rousey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey staying out of range there.
Mamed Kartuzelev is winning the standup battle so far.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kartuzelev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kartuzelev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rousey moves away.
Kartuzelev with a nice calf kick.
Kartuzelev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rousey slips a jab from Kartuzelev.
Rousey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kartuzelev.
Rousey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rousey shoots in but no luck this time.
Kartuzelev closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kartuzelev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kartuzelev loads up on a big right hand but Rousey slips the punch.
Rousey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kartuzelev.
Kartuzelev swings widly with a right hand
and Rousey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kartuzelev fails with a takedown attempt.
Rousey wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rousey is defended easily by Kartuzelev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kartuzelev missing with a left hand there. Rousey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rousey avoids the body shot from Kartuzelev.
Kartuzelev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kartuzelev misses the jab.
As Kartuzelev backs off Rousey throws a huge counter combo but Kartuzelev manages to avoid it all.
Kartuzelev misses the jab.
Kartuzelev misses with a straight left.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch but Kartuzelev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rousey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kartuzelev circles away.
Dusty Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Kartuzelev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kartuzelev lands with an overhand left.
 Rousey is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Kartuzelev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kartuzelev 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Mamed Kartuzelev!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Mamed Kartuzelev!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Mamed Kartuzelev!
Mamed Kartuzelev wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Mamed Kartuzelev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Sly (ranked 5248 p4p, 4084 weight class) and Ruben Camacho (ranked 577 p4p, 504 weight class). Camacho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hammer Smashed Face kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Paddy Sly has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Sly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Ruben Camacho has been cut.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Sly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick and Sly moves out of range easily.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sly moves out of range of the body kick.
Sly moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Sly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a jab when Sly was well out of range.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick
and Sly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sly lands with a shot to the body.
Camacho looks winded!
Sly jabs Camacho right on the nose. Camacho blinks but takes it well.
Sly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sly closes the distance and pushes Camacho back into the cage.
Camacho is trying to break free.
Sly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sly.
A short left from Sly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Sly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Sly tries to clinch but Camacho moves out of range.
Sly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick and Sly moves out of range easily.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Sly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sly tries to bum rush Camacho with a series of wild strikes but Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sly scores with a shot to the body.
Sly scores with a decent looking hook.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sly.
Camacho replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sly blocks it well.
A head kick from Camacho lands but Sly takes it in his stride.
Sly avoids the head kick by Camacho.
A jab from Sly does it's job there.
Sly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
Sly scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Ruben Camacho's cut even more.
Sly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Sly misses with a body punch.
Sly struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Sly - that landed with a thud.
Camacho working hard to break the clinch.
Sly struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sly.
Sly stalling.
We've been informed that Camacho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sly lands with a short shot to the head.
Sly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sly dodges the punch combination from Camacho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sly throws a series of strikes that have Camacho backpedaling.
Sly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camacho shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Sly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Camacho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sly lands a nice looking body shot.
Sly has managed to clinch.
Sly lands with a left to the head.
Camacho is trying to break free.
Sly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Sly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sly rushes Camacho and presses him up against the cage.
Sly struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Sly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sly is leaning against Camacho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Sly.
Sly misses with a punch to the body.
Sly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sly wants to break free but Camacho has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho prevents a body shot from Sly.
Sly slowing the pace effectively.
Sly slows down the pace here.
Camacho prevents a body shot from Sly.
Sly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paddy Sly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sly scores with a shot to the side of Camacho's head.
Sly misses with the head strike.
Sly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sly misses with a punch to the body.
Sly prevents Camacho from breaking the clinch.
Sly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sly clinches up with Camacho and pushes him back against the cage.
Sly prevents Camacho from breaking the clinch.
Camacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Camacho misses
and Sly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Camacho!
Ruben Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camacho's head.
Camacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Sly saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sly.
Camacho throws a head kick but Sly moves out of range.
Sly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Camacho throws the kick towards the body but Sly avoids it.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sly tries to clinch up but Camacho circles away and keeps his distance.
Camacho lunges at Sly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sly's hand.
Camacho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sly blocks the body kick.
Sly blocks a head kick by Camacho.
A combination from Sly does no damage.
Sly clinches up against the cage.
Sly tries to work over Camacho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sly lands with a light punch inside.
Sly lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Camacho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camacho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sly!
Camacho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Sly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Camacho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Sly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camacho.
Sly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sly darts in and clinches Camacho up against the cage.
Sly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camacho. That one must have hurt.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sly jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sly misses with a double jab.
Camacho fakes the leg kick and cracks Sly in the body.
Camacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paddy Sly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sly just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho throws a nice looking combination but Sly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Sly throws a combination. Camacho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Sly manages to break the clinch.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sly duly obliges.
Sly lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sly moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
Sly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sly.
The cut above Ruben Camacho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Camacho lands a front kick.
Sly drives through and clinches with Camacho against the cage.
Sly tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Sly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Camacho wants to stall.
Ruben Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sly tries to work over Camacho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
Camacho throws a head kick that half lands.
Sly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sly.
Sly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sly lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body
and Sly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Camacho.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sly connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Sly finish him?
Sly rushes Camacho and presses him up against the cage.
Sly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camacho seems to have recovered his senses.
Sly clinches up against the cage.
Sly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paddy Sly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Sly both land. Nice combination.
Ruben Camacho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paddy Sly is winning the standup battle so far.
Sly pushes Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Sly lands a body punch.
Camacho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sly avoiding damage as Camacho throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Sly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sly 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Paddy Sly!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Paddy Sly!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Paddy Sly!
Paddy Sly wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Ruben Camacho had this to say: 'Fuck.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Rud (ranked 3584 p4p, 5440 weight class) and Malgud Khavedalov (ranked 430 p4p, 540 weight class). Rud comes to the cage accompanied by Bat Country. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kristoffer Rud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malgud Khavedalov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rud shoots in and bounces Khavedalov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rud 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.
Khavedalov trying to control the position.
Rud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rud drops back looking for a leg! Khavedalov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khavedalov manages to kick Rud off! Rud jumps back into Khavedalov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rud is looking to work some ground and pound but Khavedalov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud trying to control the position from guard on top but Khavedalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khavedalov working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rud tries to free his leg and advance position but Khavedalov is retaining full guard.
Khavedalov is trying to control the position but Rud postures up.
Rud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khavedalov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rud manages to get himself to full guard.
Rud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khavedalov is aware though and is defending well.
Rud is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khavedalov frees his head nicely. Oh but Rud has switched to an armbar! Khavedalov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kristoffer Rud!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Broxtino (ranked 3858 p4p, 4189 weight class) and Mohamed El Shaarawy (ranked 453 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlito Broxtino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed El Shaarawy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shaarawy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Broxtino sprawls well initially but El Shaarawy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Broxtino kicks El Shaarawy off and gets back to his feet.
Broxtino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broxtino cracks El Shaarawy with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Mohamed El Shaarawy has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that El Shaarawy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Broxtino steps in with a hook that catches El Shaarawy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Broxtino follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! El Shaarawy looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlito Broxtino!
Carlito Broxtino made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want a rematch with Cisnarf "Hitman" Ounnagn, but I am looking to fight other opponents also! Depends the situation and what offers I get sent.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn The General (ranked 3682 p4p, 3703 weight class) and Dong Labelle (ranked 438 p4p, 440 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn The General!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dong Labelle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The General takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong Labelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labelle feints a jab promting The General to slip. Labelle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The General slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The General fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Labelle lands with an uppercut that bounces The General off the cage and back into range.
Labelle lands a jab-cross combination.
The General walks into a straight right hand from Labelle.
 The General is rocked!
Labelle lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The General is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Labelle moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Labelle!
After the fight, Dong Labelle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Campbell (ranked 3191 p4p, 3451 weight class) and Gerwazy Babula (ranked 424 p4p, 450 weight class). Babula comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hey Buddy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerwazy Babula!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Campbell's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babula avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Babula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
Babula jumps guard.
Babula keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campbell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Babula keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell being controlled here momentarily.
Babula is continuing to stall.
Babula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.
Babula controlling the position.
Babula 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Campbell controls the pace.
Babula pushes a forearm under Campbell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Campbell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerwazy Babula!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yaroslav Amosov (ranked 3170 p4p, 2733 weight class) and Jerome Tucker (ranked 353 p4p, 310 weight class). Tucker has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yaroslav Amosov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Tucker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amosov lands with a hook. Tucker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amosov dips to his left and cracks Tucker with an uppercut!
Amosov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Amosov.
A lazy left from Amosov finds it's target.
A cross from Amosov lands.
Amosov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amosov misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Amosov scores with a jab.
Amosov misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Amosov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Amosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tucker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amosov's guard.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amosov has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker is pushing down on Amosov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amosov is fighting to maintain full guard but Tucker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Amosov won't allow it.
Tucker works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker throwing strikes here but Amosov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a big shot there that rocks Amosov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tucker breaks from Amosov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tucker has hold of Amosov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amosov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tucker working for a submission but Amosov is keeping him at bay.
Tucker unloads with some shots from mount but Amosov bucks and avoids them well.
Tucker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tucker looking to secure an arm triangle but Amosov defends it well.
Amosov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tucker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amosov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amosov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tucker locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Amosov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lake (ranked 2638 p4p, 3463 weight class) and Vinyl Tintley (ranked 353 p4p, 451 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinyl Tintley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tintley, pushing him back against the cage.
Tintley tries to pull guard but Lake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tintley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lake smiles and moves away.
Vinyl Tintley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tintley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lake in his tracks.
Lake throws a lazy right hand but Tintley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tintley pulls guard effortlessly.
Tintley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tintley is tightening it up a little... Lake has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lake reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lake taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tintley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinyl Tintley!
After winning the bout, Vinyl Tintley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Cody Lake stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes I have a bad night. It happens. I’m always here to impress and i’ll be back very soon.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Abarai (ranked 3605 p4p, 1605 weight class) and Maw Real (ranked 459 p4p, 220 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Abarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maw Real!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Real takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a combination. Real tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abarai misses with the combination.
Abarai lands with an overhand left.
Abarai rushes Real and presses him up against the cage.
Real is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Real taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Real goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai closes the distance but Real moves to the side
and Real counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Real misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abarai wants to clinch.
Real looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai pushes Real up against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai avoiding damage.
Real stalling.
Real lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Real pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Real swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch but Real swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Real looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Real takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abarai tries to clinch but Real moves away
and Real counters with a nice uppercut.
Real tries to move into range but Abarai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Abarai throws a series of punches but Real moves out of range.
Real throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Abarai coming out on top.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Abarai. Beautiful body shot.
Abarai digs a good hook to Real's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Real swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Real misses.
Abarai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abarai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Real circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Real has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Real showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abarai.
A little jabbing left from Real on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abarai doesn't manage to clinch there - Real circles away.
Real let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abarai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai misses with a double jab
and Real counters with a nice body shot.
Real throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Real.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Real coming out on top.
 It looks like Hans Abarai has been cut.
Abarai tries to clinch up but Real circles away and keeps his distance.
Real dips to his left and cracks Abarai with an uppercut!
Abarai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Real's hands.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Real has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai digs a good hook to Real's body.
Real swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hans Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Abarai clinches.
Real breaks the clinch.
Real blocks a jab.
Real throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Real lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Abarai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai stalks Real and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Real's face. Real staggers backwards, shaken.
Abarai tries to clinch but Real is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Abarai.
Real looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Real showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abarai.
Real swats away the attempt to clinch by Abarai.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Real can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai walks into a jab.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch but Real swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Real looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abarai moves to clinch but Real breaks away
and Real counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Real.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai misses with a combination
and Real counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Real now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Real showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Real now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abarai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Real connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Real moves away.
Real throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Abarai does no damage.
Real looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai tries to clinch up
letting Real counter with a right hand.
Real waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Abarai to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Abarai is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abarai wants to stand but Real is controlling the position.
Abarai looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Real not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abarai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Real gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Real gets to his feet - Abarai follows without any prompting.
Real misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abarai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Real counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hans Abarai's cut is getting worse.
Abarai fails to land with a series of punches.
Real doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abarai throws a series of punches but Real moves out of range.
Abarai tries to clinch up but Real circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarai takes a swing at Real's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Real jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Real uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Real keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai scores with a one two! Real had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abarai is looking to wear down Real with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abarai throws a nice looking combination but Real bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Real looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Real throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Real misses with the combination.
Real throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
Real connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
Real paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Real uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maw Real showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Abarai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Real. That snapped Abarai's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Real. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Real 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.
Real moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abarai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Real doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abarai tries to clinch but Real moves out of range.
Abarai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Real counters with a beautiful punch that sends Abarai to the canvas!
Oh Abarai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abarai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abarai tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Real wanted to stand there but Abarai had control of the position.
Abarai seems to have got his legs back now.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Real tries to pass.
Abarai has his foot on Real's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Real works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai wants to stand up but Real is controlling him.
Real wants to stand but Abarai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abarai.
Real avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abarai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Real doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Abarai misses with a double jab
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hans Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abarai fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abarai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Real counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Real.
Abarai tries to clinch up.
Abarai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Real drops his shoulder and cracks Abarai with a huge uppercut! Abarai goes down! Can Real finish him?
Hans Abarai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Real wants to stand but Abarai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Real postures up.
Real would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai looking to control.
Real avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Real won't allow Abarai to sweep him here.
Real wants to get up but he can't break Abarai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abarai throws a right hand that Real ducks under and follows up with a left that Real also avoids with ease.
Real appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Real doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Real counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abarai thinking.
Maw Real seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai throws a right and a left that Real avoids nicely.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Abarai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Real slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Real misses.
Real swats away the attempt to clinch by Abarai.
Real bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Abarai! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Real wanted to stand there but Abarai had control of the position.
Real gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
BOOM! Real lands a beautiful left hook that drops Abarai. Abarai tries to recover but Real is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Abarai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maw Real!
Maw Real took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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