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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauvo Korhonen (ranked 2913 p4p, 4981 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 390 p4p, 556 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauvo Korhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
Korhonen slips a jab and a cross from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Korhonen throws a big counter combination but Tampukpuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korhonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tampukpuk misses with a low kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Sauvo Korhonen has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Korhonen.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korhonen misses with a head kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korhonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk throws a combination that misses
and Korhonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Korhonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Korhonen avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Korhonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korhonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korhonen moves out of range as Tampukpuk throws a body kick.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen lands a front kick.
Tampukpuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk stalks Korhonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korhonen's face. Korhonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Tampukpuk tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korhonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Tampukpuk misses.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk throws a body punch but Korhonen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korhonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korhonen has managed to clinch.
Korhonen trying to stall but Tampukpuk improves his position.
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korhonen dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Korhonen blocks the leg kick.
Korhonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that Korhonen avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Korhonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tampukpuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korhonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tampukpuk is breathing heavily.
A jab from Tampukpuk misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk looks to land a body kick but Korhonen moved away.
Tampukpuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Korhonen.
Korhonen thumps Tampukpuk with a low kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Tampukpuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab
and Korhonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tampukpuk circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korhonen lands a head kick. Tampukpuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Korhonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Tampukpuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korhonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Sauvo Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk misses with a wild combination.
Tampukpuk scores with a one two! Korhonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Korhonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tampukpuk misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Korhonen blocks it.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturito Tampukpuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk throws a head kick that misses.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tampukpuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk cracks a nice hook into Korhonen's ribs.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen moves out of range as Tampukpuk throws a body kick.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Tampukpuk misses with a straight left.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Korhonen avoids a kick to the body.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tampukpuk throws a wild body kick that Korhonen sees coming a mile off.
Tampukpuk is looking to land body kicks.
Korhonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk tries to bum rush Korhonen with a series of wild strikes but Korhonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korhonen.
Korhonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tampukpuk just manages to avoid it.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab
and Korhonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk throws the kick towards the body but Korhonen avoids it.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tampukpuk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Korhonen misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk misses with a body kick.
Tampukpuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Korhonen counters with a nice body kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Tampukpuk misses.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Korhonen is just out of range.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Korhonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
Tampukpuk walks into a jab.
Korhonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korhonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korhonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tampukpuk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 3628 p4p, 3450 weight class) and Aiko Inhanamoto (ranked 417 p4p, 400 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Python wants to break free but Inhanamoto has control.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Inhanamoto won't allow it.
Python wants to break free but Inhanamoto has control.
Python working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Inhanamoto to work.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Python is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Python tries to circle away but Inhanamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Python is trying to push Inhanamoto away but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pythons head.
Python wants to break the clinch but can't.
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python lunges at Inhanamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Inhanamoto's hand.
Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Python circles away.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto tries to clinch but Python is having none of it.
Inhanamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python misses with a double jab
and Inhanamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Python is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Python is looking to clinch.
Python connects with a nice looking jab.
Python throws a combination that misses
and Inhanamoto moves into the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Python looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Python manages to break the clinch.
Python missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Python swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Python is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto is controlling him.
The referee calls for Inhanamoto to work.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto has Python pressed against the cage, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Python misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Python.
Inhanamoto 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.
Python swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Python. That's going to slow Inhanamoto down.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Python.
Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Inhanamoto finds it's way through Python's defenses.
Python moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Python fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Inhanamoto there.
 Python is rocked!
Henry Python's cut is getting worse.
Python throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inhanamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inhanamoto slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Python is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Python is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Python misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Python seems to have got his legs back now.
Python throws a combination that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiko Inhanamoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Aiko Inhanamoto 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Garrison (ranked 3863 p4p, 3324 weight class) and KO Jacckson (ranked 447 p4p, 391 weight class). Garrison comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Garrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacckson lands with a good body shot.
Jacckson has a takedown stuffed.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacckson dodges the punch combination from Garrison.
Jacckson wants to slow Garrison down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Garrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jacckson misses the shot to the body.
Jacckson misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gary Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Danga de danga de dang - Garrison scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Garrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacckson slips a jab and a cross from Garrison.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacckson.
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!
Jacckson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garrison, who protects the arm well.
Jacckson working the ground and pound but Garrison is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson lands a few punches from side control.
Jacckson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jacckson lands a few punches from side control.
Garrison on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jacckson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garrison to see if he's OK.
Jacckson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garrison to see if he's OK.
Garrison is rocked!
Jacckson scores with punches from side control.
Oh Garrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacckson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Garrison looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jacckson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
After the fight, KO Jacckson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Gary Garrison had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jota Be (ranked 3885 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Felix Valero (ranked 444 p4p, 237 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jota Be!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Valero!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valero lands a right hand.
Valero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valero works on Be's body with a couple of short punches.
Be tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Be definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valero lands a right hand.
A short right from Be on the inside.
Be manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Valero - that landed with a thud.
Valero tries a body shot but Be blocks it.
Valero tries to throw a body punch but Be avoids it by throwing Valero back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Be.
Good body shot from Valero.
Be misses with a punch on the inside.
Valero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valero throws a punch but it's blocked by Be.
Valero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Be blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valero tries to work over Be's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Be tries to break the clinch but Valero is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valero as Be tries to tie him up.
Be misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Be escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Felix Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jota Be has been cut.
Valero throws a jab but it's blocked by Be.
Be avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valero throws a hook but Be avoids it easily.
Valero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valero slips under a jab.
Be motions for Valero to come forward. Be throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Be looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Be throws a body kick that misses.
Valero tries to clinch but Be is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Be throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valero throws a lazy right hand but Be sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Be throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Valero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oooooh!!! Valero has knocked Be down with a huge combo! Valero steps away and waves a wobbly Be back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Be scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Be counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.
Be moves out of range as Valero strikes.
Valero ducks under a wild hook from Be.
Valero checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Valero misses the target.
Be appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Be misses with a hook.
Valero closes the distance and clinches.
Be has a couple of punches blocked by Valero.
Valero working aggressively here.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Be's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Be backwards.
Be lands a nice uppercut.
Valero misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Be.
Be has had enough of the clinch but Valero keeps him there for the moment.
Be has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Be creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Be's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Be looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valero drives through and clinches with Be against the cage.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Be fails to land.
Valero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Be's elbow.
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!
Valero misses with a punch on the inside.
Be has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Be working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Be wants to break free but Valero has control.
Be gets through Valero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Be scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Be.
Valero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that round.
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.
Be takes a swing at Valero's ribcage but misses.
Valero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valero wants to counter with a clinch but Be pushes him away.
Be throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Valero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Valero catches Be right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Be checks a leg kick.
Valero blocks a jab.
Be moves away from the strike by Valero.
Sloppy strikes from Valero. Those never looked like landing.
Valero misses with a body shot.
Valero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Be.
Valero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero fails to land with a series of punches.
Be looks to land a combination but Valero avoids it well.
Valero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Be swings for the body but Valero moves out of range.
Valero thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valero moves away.
Be scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valero lands a jab to Be's midsection.
Be throws a jab but it's blocked by Valero.
Be wants to land a leg kick but Valero is out of range.
Be throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Be has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Be misses with a hook from the clinch.
Be lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Be manages to break the clinch.
Valero drops Be with a beautiful combination! Be stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valero is looking for the KO!
Be is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valero has managed to clinch.
Oh Be is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Felix Valero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be takes a shot to the head.
Be's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Be fails to land.
Be misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Be.
Be's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Be counters with a straight right hand.
Be seems to have got his legs back now.
Valero throws a hook but Be avoids it easily.
Be throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Be looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valero avoids the head kick by Be.
Valero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick from Valero, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valero misses with a combination
and Valero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be scores with a decent looking hook.
Be jabs Valero right on the nose. Valero blinks but takes it well.
Be throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Be misses with a hook. Valero ducked under it nicely.
Valero lands a jab-cross combination.
Jota Be's cut is getting worse.
Valero tries to close the distance and clinch but Be swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valero throws a one two combo.
Valero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Be manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Felix Valero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valero swinging wildly here.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Be takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Valero takes a swing at Be's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Be throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valero tries to clinch but Be is having none of it.
Be scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Be was well out of range. Poor timing from Valero.
Be dodges the punch combination from Valero.
Valero scores with a punch to the head.
Valero lands a jab to the head.
Be throws a looping overhand right but Valero ducks down to avoid it.
Be showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Be swings for the body but Valero moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Valero thuds his right hand into Be's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Felix Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Be throws the left hand but Valero avoids the punch easily.
Valero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Be wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Be misses with a kick to the body.
Valero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Be throws a looping overhand right but Valero ducks down to avoid it.
Valero throws a leg kick but Be sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Valero backs away, Be returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valero slips a straight right by Be.
Be scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valero tries to clinch but Be moves out of range.
Valero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Be, as that shot connected.
Valero misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Be drops Valero with a beautiful combination! Valero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Be is looking for the KO!
 Valero is rocked!
That has opened up Felix Valero's cut even more.
Valero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valero throws a poor cross that misses
and Be counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Valero badly! Be follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Valero out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Be finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jota Be!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Welch (ranked 1524 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Luca Meuneix (ranked 222 p4p, 488 weight class). Meuneix has chosen Paul Hertzog - Kumite as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luca Meuneix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meuneix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meuneix misses with a double jab
and Welch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Welch punishes Meuneix's body with a nice straight punch.
Welch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meuneix.
As Welch backs off Meuneix throws a huge counter combo but Welch manages to avoid it all.
Meuneix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Welch.
Meuneix throws out a counter right but Welch avoids it with no problem.
Welch lands a jab to the nose.
Welch misses with a lunging right hand
and Welch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meuneix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Welch throws out the jab.
Welch misses with a body shot
and Meuneix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Welch misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Meuneix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Welch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch throws a lazy uppercut
and Meuneix counters with a three punch combo that has Welch backing up. Welch nods at Meuneix to acknowledge the strikes.
Meuneix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meuneix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Welch walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Meuneix drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Welch swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Meuneix's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Welch!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Welch 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Graham (ranked 2437 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Turner Meeks (ranked 307 p4p, 330 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Angus Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turner Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Graham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meeks's head backwards.
It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Meeks tries to clinch up
enabling Graham to counter with a crisp jab.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Graham throws a head kick but Meeks moves out of range.
Graham lands the left hand.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meeks takes the fight into the clinch.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham takes an elbow to the temple.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graham's defenses.
It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Graham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Graham shrugs off.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graham.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Graham.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Graham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meeks up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Graham around his waist. Graham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meeks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Graham stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Graham shrugs off.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham stalling the fight.
Graham misses with some punches.
Graham blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks prevents Graham from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Graham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Graham in his tracks for a moment.
Angus Graham's cut is getting worse.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a head kick that half lands.
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham trying to control the position but instead, Meeks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graham into the cage.
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meeks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham cracks Meeks with a good jab.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Meeks clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graham's defenses.
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graham manages to pull guard.
Graham is working an open guard so Meeks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Graham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graham.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham working aggressively here.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Graham is working for takedown but Meeks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Graham 's eye.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angus Graham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
Meeks has Graham pressed against the cage, preventing Graham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graham is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Graham lands an uppercut.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham trying to stall but Meeks improves his position.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Turner Meeks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graham is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Angus Graham's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Graham in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Angus Graham's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Slater (ranked 1261 p4p, 2819 weight class) and Guilherme Carvalho (ranked 171 p4p, 318 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 Las Vegas, Johnny Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
Carvalho lunges at Slater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slater's hand.
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slater manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carvalho on his heels. He'll look to pass Carvalho's guard now, I'm sure.
Slater stands and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carvalho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carvalho is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater keeping hold of Carvalho's head, controlling as best he can.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater'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.
Carvalho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slater sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Carvalho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carvalho seems to be looking for submissions.
Slater is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvalho.
Slater desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carvalho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Carvalho manages to retain guard.
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Carvalho's brow.
Slater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carvalho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slater escapes and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slater controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slater off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho keeps control of the position as Slater tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guilherme Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Slater moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Slater takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slater rushes Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slater tightens his grip and picks Carvalho up, before dumping him to the ground. Carvalho manages to land in guard.
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slater working the body and head with strikes.
Slater lands some shots froms side control.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carvalho taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes.
Carvalho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater cracks Carvalho with a big right hand but Carvalho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho is rocked!
Slater lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Carvalho being controlled for a moment.
Carvalho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slater landing strikes.
Slater in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Carvalho looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Slater turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Slater!
A victorious Johnny Slater thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dirac (ranked 1761 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Chris Abbott (ranked 241 p4p, 226 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Dirac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbott connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Paul Dirac has been cut.
Abbott connects with a jab.
Abbott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dirac moves in looking to clinch but Abbott pushes him off.
Abbott is looking for the big counter here.
Dirac misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Dirac's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dirac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dirac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott lands a big uppercut and Dirac crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dirac looks OK. Abbott waves Dirac back to his feet!
Dirac is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirac throws a sloppy head kick
and Abbott counters with a big left hand that crumples Dirac! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Abbott!
A victorious Chris Abbott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leg Day (ranked 1454 p4p, 815 weight class) and Sensai Kuragi (ranked 213 p4p, 129 weight class). Leg Day 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sensai Kuragi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
Kuragi fails with the takedown
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuragi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuragi has hold of one of Day's legs. Day is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuragi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Kuragi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuragi tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Kuragi working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuragi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Day is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tempest Frank (ranked 803 p4p, 775 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 126 p4p, 118 weight class). The key to victory for Tempest Frank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tempest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Frank.
Frank slips a straight right by Newton.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Frank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Tempest Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frank avoids the body shot from Newton.
Tempest Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank has Newton pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Newton taking a breather.
Frank landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
A knee to the head by Frank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tempest Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Newton is trying to stall.
Newton tries to stall but Frank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Frank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frank with a knee to the head.
Newton looks winded!
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank working Newton over with knees to the body.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Frank scores with a knee to the head.
Frank lands a shoulder strike.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frank gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Frank.
A knee to the head by Frank.
Frank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Frank.
Frank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank scores with a shot to the body.
Frank lands a big right hand that sends Newton crashing to the mat! Frank stays standing though and waves Newton back to his feet!
Frank tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Frank jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank misses with a body shot.
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tempest Frank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frank throws an off balance right hand
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frank won't be happy with that.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton tries to advance to mount but Frank denies him.
Newton controlling the position.
Frank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is staying tight to Frank's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frank tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton lands a nice forearm strike.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton controls the position.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Newton grinds an elbow into Frank's temple.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank stops Newton from passing to mount.
Newton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frank!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton looking to control but Frank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton looking to control but Frank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to hold on but Newton postures up.
Isaac Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
Newton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Frank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Newton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Newton working the ground and pound effectively.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is landing with some decent strikes but Frank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton unloading with bombs!
Newton with the ground and pound from mount.
Frank is rocked!
Newton lands a big shot to the head and Frank winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
A victorious Isaac Newton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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