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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lek Ketklang (ranked 23807 p4p, 20154 weight class) and Dirty Shoe (ranked 589 p4p, 630 weight class). Dirty Shoe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lek Ketklang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketklang avoids the body shot from Shoe.
Ketklang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shoe momentarily.
Ketklang with a jab.
Shoe walks into a straight right hand from Ketklang.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Ketklang moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ketklang - just one landing.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Ketklang is out of range.
Ketklang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shoe momentarily.
Ketklang cracks Shoe with an open hand slap.
Shoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ketklang.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Ketklang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ketklang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
 It looks like Lek Ketklang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ketklang connects with a right hand. Shoe shakes it off.
Ketklang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ketklang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Ketklang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketklang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ketklang misses with a wild combination.
Lek Ketklang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketklang lands with a cross.
Ketklang throws a head kick but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketklang. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ketklang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ketklang keeps the fight on the outside.
Ketklang throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ketklang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketklang throws a right hand that Shoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Shoe also avoids with ease.
Ketklang throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ketklang throws a body shot but no joy.
Ketklang slips a jab from Shoe.
Shoe slips a straight right by Ketklang.
Shoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ketklang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ketklang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ketklang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Ketklang jabs at Shoe's body.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Ketklang punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe misses with a hook. Ketklang ducked under it nicely.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Ketklang avoids them all with ease.
Shoe closes the distance and clinches.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ketklang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ketklang is leaning against Shoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ketklang pushes Shoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ketklang pulls guard.
Shoe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ketklang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shoe is looking to defend but Ketklang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shoe! Ketklang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shoe taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lek Ketklang!
Lek Ketklang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleetus Miller (ranked 4635 p4p, 5839 weight class) and Declan Sullivan (ranked 533 p4p, 603 weight class). Declan Sullivan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleetus Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Declan Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick lands for Miller.
Miller lands with a cross.
Sullivan takes one to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Sullivan is rocked!
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sullivan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Miller gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleetus Miller!
A victorious Cleetus Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Attila Storm (ranked 3909 p4p, 4954 weight class) and Atari Mason (ranked 408 p4p, 453 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Attila Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atari Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Mason is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Storm is looking for a counter combo.
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Storm wants to break free but Mason has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Attila Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atari Mason.
Storm breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Storm shakes him off and moves away.
Atari Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Mason ends up having to push Storm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
Storm is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mason's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storm counters with a crisp one two that drops Mason! Storm thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mason to his feet! Mason is in big trouble!
Storm throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Mason looks winded!
Storm feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mason sprawling to the canvas! Mason rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Storm finish him?!
Mason is rocked!
 It looks like Atari Mason has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mason tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Storm wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila Storm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Holmstrom (ranked 2716 p4p, 22829 weight class) and Sky Genie (ranked 342 p4p, 612 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Holmstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Genie to the ground. Holmstrom is now in Genie's guard.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Genie is controlling from the bottom.
Genie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Genie's guard.
Genie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Genie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Genie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Genie striking off his back but it's not causing Holmstrom any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Genie pushes Holmstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Holmstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Genie's guard.
Holmstrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Genie is controlling from the bottom.
Genie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holmstrom's guard.
Holmstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genie on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Genie landing some decent shots from guard.
Genie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Genie throwing strikes but missing.
Genie throwing strikes but missing.
Genie stops Holmstrom from standing up.
Genie throwing strikes from guard but Holmstrom blocks nicely.
Holmstrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Genie is controlling him.
Genie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Genie prevents Holmstrom from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Genie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Holmstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmstrom tries to get out of the position.
Genie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holmstrom wants to stand up but Genie is controlling him.
Holmstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Genie is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmstrom has wrist control.
Genie with a nice head shot there.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie passes Holmstrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Genie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Genie moves nicely into side control.
Genie is putting a hurting on Holmstrom here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Genie is putting a hurting on Holmstrom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holmstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holmstrom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Genie.
Genie advances to full mount.
Genie dominating with strikes here.
Holmstrom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Genie with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Genie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Genie won't let Holmstrom get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie looking to finish Holmstrom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmstrom!
Genie looks winded!
Holmstrom is in a horrible position here. Genie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Genie is landing with some decent strikes but Holmstrom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmstrom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Genie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Genie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Genie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holmstrom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Holmstrom is in a horrible position here. Genie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Genie breaks from Holmstrom's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holmstrom is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Genie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holmstrom?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Genie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmstrom feints and as Genie raises his hands in defense, Holmstrom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Genie throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Genie is controlling from the bottom.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Genie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Genie tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Holmstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmstrom.
Genie looks to clinch
and Genie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Genie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sky Genie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genie tries to clinch but Holmstrom moves out of range.
It looked like Holmstrom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holmstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Genie looks to clinch
and Holmstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Genie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Holmstrom stands up from Genie's guard - Holmstrom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sky Genie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genie moves into range and clinches up with Holmstrom.
Genie is trying to break the clinch but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Holmstrom manages to break the clinch.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom lands a jab.
Holmstrom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Genie's guard.
Genie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Genie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Holmstrom wants to get up but he can't break Genie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Genie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holmstrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holmstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Genie's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Genie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Genie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Genie lands strikes from half guard.
Genie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holmstrom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Genie.
Holmstrom pushes Genie off looking to stand but Genie dives back in and keeps control.
Genie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Genie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Genie.
Genie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Genie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie drops an elbow to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Ground and pound from Genie.
Genie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Genie.
Genie working Holmstrom over with strikes.
Holmstrom tries to kick Genie off but Genie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Genie throwing shots but Holmstrom is blocking nicely.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Genie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up here but Genie is controlling him well.
Genie working Holmstrom over with strikes.
Genie stops Holmstrom from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Holmstrom 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!
Holmstrom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Genie punching from the bottom.
Holmstrom wants to stand up but Genie is controlling the position.
Genie punching from the bottom.
Genie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Genie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie lands a couple of elbows.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Genie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Genie is controlling him.
Genie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Genie is controlling the position.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Genie isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holmstrom gets tackled into the cage by Genie. Genie maintains the clinch.
Holmstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holmstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmstrom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Genie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Genie is proving hard to escape from.
Genie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Genie is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Genie is on top in guard.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie is working Holmstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Genie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Genie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie works over Holmstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
Genie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but Genie is having none of it.
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Genie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but Genie is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Genie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Genie throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie stops Holmstrom from standing up.
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but Genie is having none of it.
Genie scoring with some ground and pound.
Genie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Genie works over Holmstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Genie landing some decent shots from guard.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Genie isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Genie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Genie 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Genie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bong (ranked 2906 p4p, 3649 weight class) and Lord Green (ranked 359 p4p, 442 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Green!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a head kick.
Bong lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Green lands a head kick. Bong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Billy Bong has been cut.
Bong drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Bong blocks the elbow strike.
Bong lands a shot to the body.
Green with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Bong.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Bong.
Bong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Green! He's out on his feet! Bong rushes in and drops Green with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Bong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucca Burt (ranked 2262 p4p, 4995 weight class) and John Swanson (ranked 306 p4p, 573 weight class). The key to victory for Lucca Burt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burt as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Burt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burt.
Burt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burt won't be happy with that.
Swanson is chipping away with strikes.
Burt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burt throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Swanson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burt is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is chipping away with strikes.
Burt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burt throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Burt tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burt is trying to improve his position.
Burt is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to control but instead Burt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Burt won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Burt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burt looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson working Burt over with strikes.
Swanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Burt's hands, connecting with Burt's forehead.
Swanson winds up and cracks Burt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
 Burt is rocked!
Swanson scores with a big shot! Burt's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Burt! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Swanson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1948 p4p, 3859 weight class) and Gajah Mada (ranked 260 p4p, 470 weight class). Mada has chosen Fighter Mode as his entrance music. Gajah Mada struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajah Mada!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Mada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mada tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Mada punching from the bottom.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mada strikes from the bottom but Anderson passes into mount!
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thowing shots but they're missing.
Mada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Mada is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson works his way to his opponent's back.
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Mada is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Mada taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 1490 p4p, 2041 weight class) and Edgar Frankies (ranked 200 p4p, 270 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frankies's choice of entrance music: Steady as she goes. Edgar Frankies is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Frankies!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frankies momentarily.
Frankies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frankies shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frankies has a takedown stuffed.
Seamus O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Frankies.
Frankies has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Edgar Frankies has been cut.
O Brien lands with a right hand.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Frankies didn't see that one coming.
Frankies is rocked!
Frankies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brien is fending him off so far but Frankies persists. Nope, O Brien circles away and we're back to standing.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frankies fails with a takedown attempt.
O Brien closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frankies is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien fakes the body blow, causing Frankies to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Frankies goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seamus O Brien!
During a confident post fight interview, Seamus O Brien thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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