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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okoro Igwe (ranked 3360 p4p, 5012 weight class) and Larry Underwood (ranked 417 p4p, 532 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Underwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igwe misses with a body shot.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Igwe moved out of range nicely.
Igwe walks into a left hand.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
A quick step to the side and Igwe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood misses with a right hand
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Igwe punishes Underwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe lands a nice shot to the body.
Igwe lands a nice shot that snaps Underwood's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe connects with a jab.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Underwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Igwe misses its target.
Igwe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
Igwe lands a nice hook to Underwood's body. Underwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Underwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Igwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a nice right hand.
Igwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Igwe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Igwe.
Underwood looks winded!
Igwe cracks Underwood with a big right hand and Underwood goes down!
 Underwood is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe advances to half guard.
Underwood is still in real trouble! Can Igwe finish him?
Underwood trying to control here.
Igwe works his way into full mount!
Underwood seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe wants to take Underwood's back here but Underwood is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Igwe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Igwe working for a submission but Underwood is keeping him at bay.
Igwe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Underwood is on top in guard.
Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Underwood should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Igwe has tightened it up now! Underwood should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Middle Bear (ranked 2720 p4p, 3121 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 154 p4p, 174 weight class). Middle Bear has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Middle Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
Bear is looking for a sweep.
Bear is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bear wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bear is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Bear actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bear with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Bear is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
Magomedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bear off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Bear can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
It looks like Magomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov is in close to Bear's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov stands up over Bear, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Bear is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Bear is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Bear with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov working over Bear with some ground and pound. Bear looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
 Bear is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Bear is on queer street and Magomedov is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Hasbulla Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hall (ranked 2446 p4p, 2474 weight class) and Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 308 p4p, 310 weight class). Hall comes into the arena with 50 Cent - In Da Club blaring out of the sound system. Ryan Hall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Strakapoud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
Strakapoud is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hall taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Strakapoud.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislav Strakapoud!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amri Mbeki (ranked 2840 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 104 p4p, 60 weight class). Mbeki's entrance music is Rebel Yell. A fine choice. Amri Mbeki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amri Mbeki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozhkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mbeki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rozhkov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mbeki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankee Guh Noo (ranked 3363 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Libor Lunak (ranked 403 p4p, 265 weight class). Guh Noo comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankee Guh Noo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guh Noo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guh Noo misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Lunak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guh Noo misses with a double jab.
Lunak scores with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lunak.
Lunak ducks right into an uppercut from Guh Noo.
Sloppy strikes from Guh Noo. Those never looked like landing.
Guh Noo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Lunak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Frankee Guh Noo has been cut.
Lunak misses with a few strikes there.
Guh Noo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunak misses with the combination.
Lunak misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Lunak does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guh Noo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lunak sprawls well. He's pushed Guh Noo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Lunak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lunak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guh Noo.
Guh Noo dives in and scores a takedown into Lunak's guard.
Guh Noo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lunak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guh Noo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guh Noo drops back looking for a leg! Lunak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lunak manages to kick Guh Noo off! Guh Noo jumps back into Lunak's guard.
Guh Noo stands and throws Lunak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lunak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Guh Noo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Guh Noo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo with a couple of short strikes.
Guh Noo goes for an armbar but he's not got it Lunak turns into him and now he's in Guh Noo's guard.
Lunak wants to get up but he can't break Guh Noo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guh Noo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunak wants to stand and escape but instead Guh Noo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guh Noo passes Lunak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lunak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guh Noo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guh Noo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lunak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up Libor Lunak's cut even more.
Guh Noo seems to be working for a kimura but Lunak defends the submission attempt.
Lunak is trying to stand up here but Guh Noo is controlling him well.
Guh Noo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo moves into full mount! Lunak won't be happy about that!
Lunak prevents Guh Noo from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guh Noo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lunak has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Guh Noo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lunak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lunak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guh Noo wants to finish this one by submission but Lunak is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guh Noo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankee Guh Noo dominated that round.
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!
Guh Noo tries to keep at a distance but Lunak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lunak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lunak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guh Noo is trying to drag Lunak to the mat but Lunak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guh Noo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lunak uses from the top position.
Guh Noo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lunak is aware though and is defending well.
Lunak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guh Noo is proving hard to escape from.
Lunak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guh Noo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lunak is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Guh Noo.
We've been hearing good reports from Guh Noo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Guh Noo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lunak off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guh Noo looking for the RNC.
Lunak is trying to get back to his feet but Guh Noo has full control of the position and if anything, Lunak has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Guh Noo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Guh Noo looking for the choke from the back.
Lunak is trying to stand back up.
Guh Noo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunak fending off the submission attempt from Guh Noo.
Lunak is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Guh Noo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Guh Noo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lunak defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Guh Noo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lunak has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Guh Noo looking for the choke but no joy.
Guh Noo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lunak!
Lunak is trying to get back to his feet but Guh Noo has full control of the position and if anything, Lunak has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo has Lunak flattened out and is raining down punches.
Guh Noo working for a choke but Lunak reverses nicely into Guh Noo 's guard.
Guh Noo has a closed guard, preventing Lunak from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankee Guh Noo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guh Noo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lunak wants to get back to his feet but Guh Noo drags him back down.
Guh Noo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lunak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guh Noo grinds an elbow into Lunak's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunak tries to escape but Guh Noo is in control.
Guh Noo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guh Noo swings around for an armbar but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guh Noo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guh Noo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guh Noo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guh Noo is looking for a triangle but Lunak pushes his legs off easily.
Lunak wants to stand but Guh Noo is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Guh Noo looking for a sweep. Not yet Guh Noo, not yet.
Guh Noo is working hard here to advance position.
Guh Noo working for a triangle but Lunak defends it easily.
Frankee Guh Noo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guh Noo has a closed guard, preventing Lunak from standing up.
Guh Noo looking for subs off his back but Lunak has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lunak prevents Guh Noo from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lunak pulls his head out easily.
Guh Noo looking for submissions off his back.
Guh Noo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lunak passes into side control!
Guh Noo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lunak wants to stand but Guh Noo has his arm trapped.
Guh Noo manages to get back to half guard.
Guh Noo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lunak moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Guh Noo.
Libor Lunak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lunak stands up.
Libor Lunak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lunak darts in and clinches Guh Noo up against the cage.
Frankee Guh Noo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guh Noo blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Libor Lunak.
I think Guh Noo 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankee Guh Noo!
Our winner, Frankee Guh Noo, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nero Hardy (ranked 1353 p4p, 1595 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 189 p4p, 216 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nero Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojka takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Sojka.
Sojka works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Nero Hardy has been cut.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sojka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Sojka.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy pushes Sojka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sojka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka slips a straight right by Hardy.
Sojka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sojka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Sojka misses with the combination.
Hardy catches Sojka napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sojka to the canvas!
Sojka is rocked!
Hardy postures up and lands a big shot to Sojka's brow.
Sojka is still in real trouble! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy is standing up over Sojka. Sojka looks to escape but Hardy dives into side control.
Sojka seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is putting a hurting on Sojka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sojka is trying to buck Hardy off.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sojka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hardy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sojka for as long as he can get away with.
Sojka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sojka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hardy slows the pace down.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sojka is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sojka to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sojka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sojka tries to escape but Hardy is in control.
The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardy lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sojka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sojka tries to escape but Hardy is in control.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sojka to see if he's OK.
Hardy scores with punches from side control.
Hardy staying calm.
Sojka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sojka to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Sojka's face as Hardy controls the position.
Sojka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sojka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hardy connects with a decent elbow.
Hardy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sojka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sojka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hardy working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Hardy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sojka tries to get into range but Hardy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sojka! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hardy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero Hardy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nero Hardy waved his t-shirt featuring Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 670 p4p, 2051 weight class) and Sean Dash (ranked 39 p4p, 112 weight class). Dux's entrance music is Bloodsport. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dash!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dash!
Dash parries the strikes from Dux easily there. Dux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dash to escape.
An elbow from Dux crashes against the mat.
Dux working the ground and pound but Dash is defending the strikes.
Dux happy to just control the position for now.
Dash defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dash defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dux throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dux controls the position from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dux.
Dash is being controlled here.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dash will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dash is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux scores with punches from side control.
Dux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dash will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Dux cracks Dash with a big elbow.
Dux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Dux.
Dash is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dash is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Dux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dux grinds an elbow into Dash's temple.
Dux working away.
Dash felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dash is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dux staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux in side control, throwing shots but Dash defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dash parries the strikes from Dux easily there. Dux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dash to escape.
Dash is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dash on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dash is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dash on his heels. He'll look to pass Dash's guard now, I'm sure.
Dux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dash's head.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Dash is retaining full guard.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Dash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dash is holding on for now.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dash!
Dux lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dash hang on?
Dux with good strikes from the mount here!
Dash is rocked!
Dux drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dash! More shots from Dux and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santa Perez (ranked 1123 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Caio Carvalho (ranked 158 p4p, 156 weight class). Carvalho has chosen Pentagono - É o Moio as his entrance music. Jorge Santa Perez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Santa Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santa Perez jumps guard.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Perez looking for subs off his back but Carvalho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carvalho connects with a nice short shot to Santa Perez's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez is holding on to half guard well.
Santa Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santa Perez looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Santa Perez is a slippery customer.
Carvalho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Perez defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santa Perez keeps working.
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho prevents Santa Perez from improving his position.
Carvalho throwing shots but Santa Perez is blocking nicely.
Carvalho 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 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santa Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santa Perez is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho misses with a head shot. Santa Perez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Santa Perez is keeping the position.
Santa Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carvalho defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santa Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santa Perez is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.
Santa Perez working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.
Santa Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Santa Perez is keeping the position.
Carvalho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santa Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Perez is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carvalho throws a hook but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Santa Perez sprawls well.
Carvalho lands a right hook to the body.
Caio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Santa Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Caio Carvalho has been cut.
Good exchange - Carvalho coming out on top.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Santa Perez moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Santa Perez's head back.
Santa Perez throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho wants to clinch but Santa Perez slips to the side
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santa Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santa Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santa Perez on the side of the head.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Santa Perez off the cage and back into range.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Santa Perez moved out of range.
Santa Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Santa Perez misses its intended target.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Santa Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santa Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho lands a jab to the nose.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santa Perez to regain full guard.
Santa Perez looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santa Perez's head.
Santa Perez is adopting a defensive guard.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho distracts Santa Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santa Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carvalho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caio Carvalho'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. This is the final round!
Carvalho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santa Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santa Perez digs a good hook to Carvalho's body.
Santa Perez loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Perez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Santa Perez ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santa Perez throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Santa Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Carvalho.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Santa Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santa Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Santa Perez. No joy for Carvalho on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho is rocked!
Santa Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carvalho to score with a decent uppercut.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorge Santa Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Carvalho.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho moves to clinch but Santa Perez breaks away
and Santa Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho is still on wobbly legs! Can Santa Perez finish him?
Carvalho ducks straight into an uppercut from Santa Perez and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Carvalho manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jorge Santa Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound.
Carvalho seems to have recovered his senses.
Santa Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carvalho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santa Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Santa Perez keeps moving.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santa Perez walks into a stiff left hand from Carvalho.
Santa Perez staying out of range there.
Carvalho scores with a jab.
Santa Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Santa Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santa Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carvalho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Carvalho!
A relieved looking Caio Carvalho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 205 p4p, 607 weight class) and Raja Khanna (ranked 27 p4p, 93 weight class). Horton's entrance music is Canada National Anthem. A fine choice. Raja Khanna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horton has time to react.
Horton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Horton is out of range.
Horton misses the body punch
and Khanna counters with a nice right hand that sends Horton toppling to the canvas! Horton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Khanna finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Khanna! Horton is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Khanna!
Raja Khanna is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Tim Horton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I walk out of this cage a new man, a hungrier one. I realize the mistakes I made and had very good moments in the fight. I’ll be back, and fighting for the belt again. FOR CANADA🇨🇦 #THEGREATWHITENORTH'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Creole (ranked 298 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Prokop Pustik (ranked 47 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cajun Creole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creole takes one on the button.
Pustik shoots in and bounces Creole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pustik prevents Creole from getting back to his feet.
Pustik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pustik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Creole has momentary wrist control but Pustik slips an elbow through the middle.
Pustik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pustik landing strikes.
Pustik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Creole down.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pustik working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pustik lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pustik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Creole some visible discomfort.
Creole takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pustik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Creole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pustik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pustik lands a nice forearm strike.
Creole is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pustik asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creole is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik throws an elbow but Creole slips to the side and avoids it well.
Creole is looking to regain half guard here but Pustik keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Pustik crashes against the mat.
Pustik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Creole down.
Creole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pustik's best efforts.
Pustik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Creole trying to control from the bottom.
Pustik prevents Creole from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pustik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pustik thows a huge punch but Creole dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pustik connects with a nice short shot to Creole's temple.
Pustik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Creole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pustik prevents Creole from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pustik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pustik working the head and body with strikes.
Pustik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pustik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pustik with shots to the head and body - Creole looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pustik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Creole hang on?
Pustik with the ground and pound from mount.
Pustik scoring with strikes but Creole is staying in there.
Creole is looking to improve his position but Pustik isn't that keen on the idea.
Pustik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Creole tries to hold on but Pustik postures up.
Pustik working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Creole! Pustik sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Creole and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Prokop Pustik!
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