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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 3950 p4p, 5922 weight class) and Tom Cullen (ranked 492 p4p, 591 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. Cullen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NO MAIDENS?!?!?!?!?. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Cullen.
Sadaval thuds his shin into the meat of Cullen's side.
Cullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadaval.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cullen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cullen is looking to regain half guard here but Sadaval keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadaval working the head and body with strikes.
Cullen can't do much from the bottom here.
Sadaval throws a strike aimed at the side of Cullen's head but Cullen avoids it well.
Sadaval in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sadaval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Sadaval politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sadaval prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cullen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cullen is trying to maintain the position but Sadaval is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cullen is looking to improve his position.
Cullen trying to hold on to Sadaval's head to control him but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval is keen to just control but Cullen is a slippery customer.
Sadaval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cullen tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.
Sadaval drops an elbow to the side of Cullen's head.
Cullen trying to control here.
Sadaval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from improving his position.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from improving his position.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Sadaval wants to control but Cullen is keeping him busy.
Sadaval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cullen tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
Sadaval working Cullen over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cullen is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from standing back up.
Cullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadaval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cullen tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cullen wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Cullen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cullen controls Sadaval momentarily but Sadaval frees himself.
Sadaval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cullen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there.
Sadaval slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throws a big right hand that misses.
Cullen is trying to control the position but Sadaval postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cullen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadaval is aware though and is defending well.
Sadaval seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sadaval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Cullen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sadaval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cullen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadaval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sadaval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cullen can do to turn this around?
Sadaval pushing down on Cullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Sadaval there.
Cullen controlling the position for now.
Sadaval drops an elbow to the side of Cullen's head.
Cullen trying to control from the bottom.
Cullen manages to get to full guard.
Sadaval postures up in Cullen's guard and throws a big left but Cullen blocks it.
Sadaval lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sadaval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
Cullen wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him.
Sadaval preventing the sweep.
Cullen wants to improve his position but instead Sadaval has moved into half guard.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cullen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cullen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadaval manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cullen manages to get himself to full guard.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
Cullen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him.
Sadaval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval postures up and lands a big shot to Cullen's brow.
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cullen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadaval preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval is working Cullen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sadaval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen wants to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadaval with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cullen working a defensive guard here.
Sadaval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sadaval trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Cullen wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him.
Sadaval with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sadaval cracks Cullen with a solid left hand.
Sadaval lands a couple of digs.
Cullen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sadaval trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Cullen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadaval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sadaval is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tom Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a nice looking combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Cullen's guard.
Cullen is looking to sweep but instead, Sadaval has passed into half guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadaval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadaval throwing strikes from guard but Cullen blocks nicely.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Cullen.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadaval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tom Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Sadaval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sadaval, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tom Cullen was interviewed post fight and said 'My managers gonna drop me anyways soooooo'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limu Emu (ranked 3241 p4p, 3893 weight class) and Chetnik Borg Eleven (ranked 409 p4p, 487 weight class). Borg Eleven is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Borg; resistance is futile. Limu Emu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chetnik Borg Eleven's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chetnik Borg Eleven!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg Eleven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Emu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borg Eleven wants to counter with a clinch but Emu pushes him away.
Borg Eleven lands a nice looking body shot.
Borg Eleven swings widly with a right hand
and Emu counters with a left and a right that stings Borg Eleven.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emu.
Borg Eleven struggling a bit here.
Emu trying to control the position but Borg Eleven is working away.
Borg Eleven tries to buck Emu off but Emu is having none of it.
Borg Eleven is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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!
Emu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg Eleven stops Emu from passing to mount.
Borg Eleven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Borg Eleven isn't going anywhere.
Borg Eleven can't do much from the bottom here.
Borg Eleven is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borg Eleven tries to buck Emu off but Emu is having none of it.
Borg Eleven wants to control but Emu postures up.
Emu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Borg Eleven rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emu's guard! Nice work there by Borg Eleven!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emu trying to control the position here.
Emu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg Eleven wants to control from the top but Emu keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg Eleven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borg Eleven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borg Eleven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emu tries to get to full guard but Borg Eleven has control of the leg.
Borg Eleven is keen to just control but Emu is a slippery customer.
Emu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Emu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emu.
Borg Eleven cracks Emu with a solid left hand.
Borg Eleven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borg Eleven makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borg Eleven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg Eleven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Emu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borg Eleven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borg Eleven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borg Eleven landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg Eleven postures up and lands a big shot to Emu's brow.
Borg Eleven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emu's head.
Borg Eleven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borg Eleven throwing strikes but missing.
Emu trying to keep a closed guard but Borg Eleven is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borg Eleven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borg Eleven stands up over Emu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Limu Emu will probably get the nod.
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.
Emu lands a head shot.
Borg Eleven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emu sets himself, and Borg Eleven steps forward looking for the clinch! Emu avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Emu. No joy for Borg Eleven on that attempt.
Emu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borg Eleven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borg Eleven takes one on the button.
Limu Emu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Emu catches Borg Eleven right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borg Eleven swivels and escapes.
Emu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borg Eleven can do to turn this around?
Borg Eleven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Borg Eleven is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg Eleven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borg Eleven is working Emu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borg Eleven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borg Eleven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borg Eleven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borg Eleven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emu has his foot on Borg Eleven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borg Eleven works his way back into a safe position though.
Borg Eleven scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borg Eleven is fighting to break Emu's control of his arms but Emu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borg Eleven trying to control but Emu is working from the bottom.
Borg Eleven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg Eleven lands a couple of elbows.
Emu working for a triangle but Borg Eleven defends it easily.
Borg Eleven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borg Eleven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borg Eleven has managed to get both his arms back between Emu's legs - danger averted.
Emu wants to sweep but no luck.
Borg Eleven distracts Emu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borg Eleven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emu controlling the position.
Emu keeping full guard, as Borg Eleven tries to pass.
Borg Eleven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu is trying to keep Borg Eleven in close.
Borg Eleven landing with the ground and pound.
 Emu is rocked!
It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Borg Eleven trying to control but Emu is working from the bottom.
Emu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borg Eleven defends it easily.
Borg Eleven postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Emu covers up, he's hurt! Borg Eleven keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Borg Eleven and the ref steps in to end the fight! Borg Eleven can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chetnik Borg Eleven!
In his post fight interview, Chetnik Borg Eleven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bohnomme SeptHeures (ranked 2995 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Age Sixteen (ranked 337 p4p, 404 weight class). Bohnomme SeptHeures has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bohnomme SeptHeures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen tries to clinch but SeptHeures moves out of range.
As Sixteen tries to get set, SeptHeures tries to push him back and clinch up but Sixteen manages to avoid the attempt.
Sixteen looks to score with a jab to the body but SeptHeures is just out of range.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
Sixteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SeptHeures moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sixteen has taken the fight to the clinch.
SeptHeures with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
SeptHeures tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with SeptHeures's elbow.
SeptHeures with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
SeptHeures managing to block the knees to the body from Sixteen.
SeptHeures tries to throw a body punch but Sixteen avoids it by throwing SeptHeures back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, SeptHeures scores with a nice short uppercut.
SeptHeures tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sixteen's elbow.
Sixteen taking a breather.
SeptHeures using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sixteen has SeptHeures pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SeptHeures scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Sixteen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. SeptHeures obliges.
SeptHeures will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sixteen up against the cage.
SeptHeures misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen tries to stall but SeptHeures uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sixteen breaks from the clinch.
Sixteen is looking to clinch.
SeptHeures needs to keep his hands up - Sixteen had a free shot at his head there.
Sixteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sixteen swings for the body but SeptHeures moves out of range.
Sixteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sixteen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SeptHeures manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sixteen misses with a low kick as SeptHeures jumps back.
Sixteen jabs SeptHeures to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sixteen doesn't manage to clinch there - SeptHeures circles away.
SeptHeures is looking to counter the offense by Sixteen and move into the clinch.
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!
Sixteen tries to clinch but SeptHeures moves out of range.
SeptHeures slips under a jab.
SeptHeures closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
SeptHeures avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
SeptHeures looking to throw knees to the head but Sixteen is blocking nicely.
Sixteen lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for SeptHeures.
SeptHeures landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SeptHeures misses with the head strike.
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but SeptHeures blocks it with crossed arms.
SeptHeures is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sixteen is defending well for now.
SeptHeures stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen breaks from the clinch.
Sixteen throws a series of strikes that have SeptHeures backpedaling.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but SeptHeures pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for SeptHeures.
Sixteen lands a jab to the head.
Sixteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sixteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SeptHeures moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sixteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sixteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but SeptHeures circles away quickly and effectively.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick and SeptHeures moves out of range easily.
Sixteen misses with a leg kick
and SeptHeures moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixteen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SeptHeures keeps the fight on the outside.
SeptHeures gets tackled into the cage by Sixteen. Sixteen maintains the clinch.
SeptHeures with an attempt at a knee that misses.
SeptHeures with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from SeptHeures.
Stalling in the clinch from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SeptHeures throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
SeptHeures throws a body kick that misses.
Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SeptHeures is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sixteen.
Sixteen cracks SeptHeures with an open hand slap.
Sixteen has SeptHeures up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sixteen cracks SeptHeures with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Age Sixteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SeptHeures throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sixteen throws a left and a right that both miss
and SeptHeures counters by moving into the clinch.
SeptHeures with an attempt at a knee that misses.
SeptHeures tries a knee to the head but Sixteen blocks it.
SeptHeures looking to throw knees to the head but Sixteen is blocking nicely.
Sixteen manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen is looking to clinch.
SeptHeures is looking to counter the offense by Sixteen and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
Sixteen throws a nice looking combination but SeptHeures bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SeptHeures moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen thows a leg kick but SeptHeures checks it
and SeptHeures counters by clinching up.
Sixteen is looking to break free of the clinch but SeptHeures has double underhooks.
Sixteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SeptHeures looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick and SeptHeures moves out of range easily.
Age Sixteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by SeptHeures.
Sixteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SeptHeures was well out of range. Poor timing from Sixteen.
SeptHeures tries to counter by clinching up but Sixteen breaks away and moves out of range.
Sixteen tries to clinch there but SeptHeures circles away.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sixteen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sixteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sixteen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SeptHeures throws a body punch but Sixteen moves out of range.
Sixteen throws a counter combo.
Sixteen takes a swing at SeptHeures's ribcage but misses.
SeptHeures seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Sixteen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by SeptHeures.
Sixteen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sixteen misses with a double jab
and SeptHeures counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sixteen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sixteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sixteen managing to block the knees to the body from SeptHeures.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SeptHeures manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen has closed the distance and engaged SeptHeures in a clinch.
SeptHeures tries a knee to the head but Sixteen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SeptHeures slowing the pace effectively.
Sixteen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
SeptHeures is struggling to control the position.
SeptHeures lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
SeptHeures is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sixteen is defending well for now.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bohnomme SeptHeures has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sixteen manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from SeptHeures.
Sixteen tries to clinch but SeptHeures is having none of it.
SeptHeures is looking to counter the offense by Sixteen and move into the clinch.
Sixteen fails in his attempt to clinch.
SeptHeures avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SeptHeures wants to clinch up but Sixteen keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SeptHeures avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but SeptHeures pushes him off.
SeptHeures tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixteen manages to circle out of the way.
Sixteen throws a lazy head kick
and SeptHeures counters by moving into the clinch.
SeptHeures misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sixteen breaks the clinch.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SeptHeures paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SeptHeures seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sixteen scores with a hook to the body. SeptHeures takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sixteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but SeptHeures circles away quickly and effectively.
Sixteen fails with an attempt to clinch.
SeptHeures is looking to counter the offense by Sixteen and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Sixteen.
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!
SeptHeures circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixteen pivots, looking for a leg kick but SeptHeures is out of range and Sixteen settles back down.
SeptHeures tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixteen manages to circle out of the way.
Sixteen lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bohnomme SeptHeures will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
SeptHeures fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sixteen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sixteen wants to clinch.
SeptHeures keeps the fight on the outside.
Sixteen is looking to clinch but SeptHeures is avoiding it.
SeptHeures seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sixteen throws a low kick but SeptHeures avoids it.
SeptHeures tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixteen manages to circle out of the way.
SeptHeures darts in and clinches Sixteen up against the cage.
SeptHeures on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SeptHeures tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Sixteen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sixteen swinging wildly here.
SeptHeures swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
SeptHeures is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sixteen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen is looking to clinch.
Sixteen wants to clinch.
SeptHeures seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sixteen wants to clinch.
Sixteen is looking to clinch but SeptHeures is avoiding it.
SeptHeures misses the shot to the body.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up but SeptHeures swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SeptHeures avoids the head kick by Sixteen.
SeptHeures moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
SeptHeures checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by SeptHeures as Sixteen tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that SeptHeures has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sixteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sixteen managing to block the knees to the body from SeptHeures.
SeptHeures is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sixteen is defending well for now.
SeptHeures throws a knee to the head but misses.
SeptHeures tries a knee to the head but Sixteen blocks it.
SeptHeures tries to land knees in the clinch but Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
Sixteen working hard to break the clinch.
SeptHeures trying to stall but Sixteen improves his position.
SeptHeures escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SeptHeures throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sixteen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
SeptHeures wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
SeptHeures circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sixteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down SeptHeures rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen throws a leg kick that is checked
and SeptHeures holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SeptHeures tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
SeptHeures using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sixteen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sixteen tries to circle away but SeptHeures has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen throws a front kick aimed at SeptHeures's knee but SeptHeures avoids it well.
SeptHeures seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sixteen tries to clinch up but SeptHeures circles away and keeps his distance.
SeptHeures fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sixteen swats away the attempt to clinch by SeptHeures.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but SeptHeures swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SeptHeures thuds his shin into the meat of Sixteen's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SeptHeures throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sixteen throws out a loose jab but SeptHeures uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sixteen is looking to chop away at SeptHeures's legs.
SeptHeures swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
As Sixteen tries to get set, SeptHeures tries to push him back and clinch up but Sixteen manages to avoid the attempt.
SeptHeures circles away from the clinch attempt.
SeptHeures showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to score with a low kick but SeptHeures moves his leg out of the way.
SeptHeures is looking to counter the offense by Sixteen and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixteen tries a low kick but SeptHeures avoids it.
Sixteen tries to clinch but SeptHeures is having none of it.
A jab from SeptHeures misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bohnomme SeptHeures showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SeptHeures has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Forklift (ranked 2774 p4p, 4018 weight class) and Ade Yusuf (ranked 352 p4p, 471 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Forklift!
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, Ade Yusuf!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forklift misses with a body shot.
Yusuf ducks under a wild hook from Forklift.
Yusuf drops his hands momentarily and Forklift takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forklift looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yusuf! But no joy.
Forklift uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yusuf.
Ade Yusuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forklift slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yusuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Forklift takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Lord Forklift has been cut.
Yusuf scores with a hook to the body. Forklift takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forklift throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yusuf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Forklift misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yusuf avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Yusuf misses.
Forklift throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Yusuf lands.
Forklift misses with a jab to the body
and Yusuf counters with a big right hand! Oh Forklift is in trouble here! Yusuf follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ade Yusuf!
Our winner, Ade Yusuf, 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.
Lord Forklift spoke after the fight, saying 'Wait until I get my forklift! I'll run you down!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Matthew (ranked 1996 p4p, 1663 weight class) and Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 253 p4p, 217 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Matthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Matthew knows he should have avoided that one.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Matthew avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Matthew moved out of range nicely.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthew misses with a combination
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Matthew moves away and avoids it.
Matthew jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Suriyan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthew lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthew slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthew misses its target.
Matthew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Matthew throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthew.
Matthew looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Matthew in a clinch.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Matthew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Matthew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Matthew is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthew tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthew tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Matthew back against the cage.
Matthew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthew wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Matthew prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthew.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit tests Matthew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Matthew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Matthew counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suriyan Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthew throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matthew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Matthew in his tracks momentarily.
Matthew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Matthew moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Matthew catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthew.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Matthew keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matthew moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew throws a head punch that misses.
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Matthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matthew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matthew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Matthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Matthew scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthew gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Matthew tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Matthew back against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Matthew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthew's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthew.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Matthew.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Matthew pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Matthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Matthew controls the action.
Matthew throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Matthew controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Matthew digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthew tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Matthew scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Matthew.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Matthew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Suriyan Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Matthew takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Matthew scores with a jab to the head.
Matthew works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthew throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthew takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matthew throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Matthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Matthew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthew.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Matthew moves out of range.
Matthew slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Matthew takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Matthew counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Matthew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Matthew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthew.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matthew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matthew is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Matthew swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthew blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Matthew is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Matthew blocks it.
Matthew lands an overhand right.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Matthew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Matthew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Matthew with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Matthew was well out of range.
Matthew moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Matthew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthew has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Matthew!
Our winner, Patrick Matthew, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vrabec (ranked 2450 p4p, 2423 weight class) and Thiago Lourenco (ranked 252 p4p, 248 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Lourenco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lourenco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vrabec.
Lourenco drives through with a takedown into Vrabec's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lourenco wants to control from the top but Vrabec keeps moving.
Vrabec is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lourenco is controlling him.
Vrabec is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vrabec's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lourenco wants to control from the top but Vrabec keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lourenco won't allow Vrabec to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vrabec is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petr Vrabec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lourenco dives in and scores a takedown into Vrabec's guard.
Vrabec keeping moving, preventing Lourenco from controlling successfully.
Vrabec has his hands on Lourenco's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrabec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lourenco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrabec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lourenco stopping the sweep attempt from Vrabec.
Lourenco looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lourenco trying to control but Vrabec is working from the bottom.
Lourenco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lourenco won't allow Vrabec to sweep him here.
Lourenco pushes down on Vrabec's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lourenco prevents Vrabec from improving his position.
Lourenco trying to mount his opponent but Vrabec defends it.
Vrabec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lourenco trying to mount his opponent but Vrabec defends it.
Lourenco wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrabec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vrabec is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lourenco seems to be working for a kimura but Vrabec defends the submission attempt.
Lourenco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vrabec tries to get to full guard but Lourenco has control of the leg.
Lourenco trying to pass the guard but Vrabec defending well.
Vrabec tries to roll over but Lourenco keeps him under control.
Lourenco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrabec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lourenco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lourenco is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Lourenco dominated that round.
That's time! Vrabec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lourenco avoids the head kick by Vrabec.
Lourenco misses with a looping right.
Petr Vrabec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrabec lands a big head kick that sends Lourenco tumbling to the mat! Vrabec takes a step backwards and waves Lourenco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Lourenco is rocked!
Vrabec lands a big head kick that sends Lourenco to the canvas! Vrabec follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Vrabec!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jørgen Thrane (ranked 1446 p4p, 2039 weight class) and Stryder Yuri (ranked 193 p4p, 267 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jørgen Thrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stryder Yuri!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuri moves in looking to clinch but Thrane pushes him off.
As Yuri backs away, Thrane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuri tries to clinch but Thrane is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrane misses the target.
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Thrane misses with a head kick.
Yuri has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrane.
Thrane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Stryder Yuri has been cut.
Thrane blocks a body shot from Yuri.
Yuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuri.
Thrane prevents a body shot from Yuri.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuris head.
Thrane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuri pushes Thrane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrane digs a right hand into Yuri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuri's gas tank.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuri.
Thrane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuri misses with the head strike.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Yuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Yuri.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrane.
Yuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrane.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrane pushes Yuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrane gets an underhook and turns Yuri into the cage.
Thrane misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuri gets through Thrane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Yuri controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Thrane.
Yuri misses with a punch to the body.
Yuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane manages to break the clinch.
Yuri instigates a clinch.
Thrane cracks Yuri with a nice body shot.
Thrane lands an uppercut.
Thrane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuri.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Thrane.
Yuri misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuri pushes Thrane up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrane misses with some punches.
Yuri lands an uppercut.
Yuri cracks Thrane with a nice body shot.
Thrane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrane lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Thrane.
Yuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thrane tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Yuri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrane is leaning against Yuri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrane gets through Yuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuri.
Yuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Yuri.
Yuri working aggressively here.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Thrane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thrane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuri.
Thrane lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuri.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Yuri misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Thrane.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Thrane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrane lands a shot to the body.
Yuri throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stryder Yuri'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.
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrane keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yuri just manages to avoid it.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Thrane throws a hook but Yuri avoids it easily.
Yuri moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Thrane lands a left hand.
Yuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuri digs a right hand underneath Thrane's ribcage. Thrane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yuri or not.
Thrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yuri or not.
Yuri is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Thrane.
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuri rushes Thrane and presses him up against the cage.
Thrane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuri can do to turn this around?
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Thrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane breaks from the clinch.
Thrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuri moves away.
Thrane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuri is able to avoid easily.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuri misses with a body shot.
As Yuri backs away, Thrane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thrane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuri misses with a left hand
and Yuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuri misses with a left hand
and Thrane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Yuri.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrane as Yuri tries to tie him up.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Thrane.
Yuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuri fails to land with a series of punches.
Yuri tries to clinch but Thrane is having none of it.
Stryder Yuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuri looks to clinch
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuri clinches.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuris head.
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrane throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuri.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrane.
Yuri tries to throw a body punch but Thrane avoids it by throwing Yuri back against the cage.
Thrane lands a body punch.
Thrane lands a right hand.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage.
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
Yuri can't find room to land a body shot as Thrane controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrane breaks from the clinch.
Jørgen Thrane is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuri tries to clinch up but Thrane circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yuri will feel that in the morning.
Yuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrane throws a head kick that misses.
Thrane sets himself, and Yuri steps forward looking for the clinch! Thrane avoids it this time.
Yuri misses with a hook to the body
and Yuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuri moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrane.
Thrane sets himself, and Yuri steps forward looking for the clinch! Thrane avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jørgen Thrane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stryder Yuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thrane is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Yuri hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
During a confident post fight interview, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pate Mfer (ranked 1358 p4p, 1159 weight class) and Titus Wilder (ranked 197 p4p, 181 weight class). Wilder has chosen Da Rockwilder - Method Man & Redman as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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6 - 3 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Wilder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Mfer misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder throws a combination. Mfer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Pate Mfer has been cut.
Mfer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Nice shot by Wilder.
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!
Wilder throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Wilder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilder.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer throws out a powerful jab.
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Wilder swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Wilder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mfer eats them both and turns towards Wilder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Wilder counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Wilder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Mfer takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilder.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Mfer throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Mfer steps away.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Wilder feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a slapping head kick.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder checks a low kick from Mfer.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer cracks Wilder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer works over Wilder's head and body with a nice combination.
Mfer scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer feints a jab promting Wilder to slip. Mfer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Titus Wilder has been cut.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titus Wilder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titus Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder with the inside leg kick.
Mfer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilder checks the leg kick.
Mfer misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Wilder lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilder moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Mfer backs off Wilder throws a huge counter combo but Mfer manages to avoid it all.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
Wilder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mfer rather than just go for the knockout.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder scores with a leg kick.
Mfer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder lands a two punch combo.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mfer throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Mfer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer jabs Wilder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer lands a jab.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilder.
Jab by Mfer.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses the jab.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pate Mfer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilder slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
Wilder drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Wilder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer backing away here, and Wilder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wilder misses with a leg kick.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Wilder
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Mfer misses
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer cracks Wilder with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilder is looking for the big counter here.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Mfer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilder counters with a left and a right that stings Mfer.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Wilder tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
A left and a right from Wilder both land. Nice combination.
Mfer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilder at a distance.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer jabs at Wilder's body.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilder works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Wilder counters with a body kick.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Mfer wants to slow Wilder down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder misses with the combination.
Wilder thumps Mfer with a low kick.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Wilder jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pate Mfer.
Well Mfer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Mfer!
Pate Mfer 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Oren (ranked 736 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Leonid Zakharov (ranked 113 p4p, 209 weight class). Tarik Oren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonid Zakharov's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tarik Oren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakharov closes the distance and clinches.
Oren misses with a punch to the body.
Zakharov lands a left hand.
It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Zakharov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oren misses with the head strike.
Oren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oren tries to break the clinch but Zakharov is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Oren fails to land.
Oren blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oren backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oren fails to land.
Oren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Oren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zakharov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakharov moves into the clinch.
Oren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Oren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zakharov backwards.
Zakharov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oren controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Zakharov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oren.
Zakharov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oren misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oren lands with a left to the head.
Oren throws a punch but it's blocked by Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zakharov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oren takes a shot to the head.
Oren is rocked!
Zakharov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Oren with a big uppercut! Oren tries to clinch up but Zakharov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Oren to the mat! Oren covers up and Zakharov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duannis Frank (ranked 1738 p4p, 440 weight class) and Hunt Mfer (ranked 238 p4p, 59 weight class). Hunt Mfer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duannis Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
A jab from Frank misses.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Frank saw it coming and moves away.
Frank scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Mfer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mfer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Mfer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mfer has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Mfer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mfer trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frank has escaped and now he's on top!
Frank is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mfer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frank is looking to defend but Mfer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frank! Mfer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frank taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hunt Mfer!
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