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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teague Shannon (ranked 3785 p4p, 4541 weight class) and Ousha Oilshestolenov (ranked 400 p4p, 439 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teague Shannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ousha Oilshestolenov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oilshestolenov lands a right hook to the body.
Shannon misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Oilshestolenov.
Shannon connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Shannon tenderised Oilshestolenov's leg. Oilshestolenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shannon misses with a head kick.
Oilshestolenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shannon.
Shannon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oilshestolenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oilshestolenov misses with a few strikes there.
Shannon tries to land a front kick but Oilshestolenov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oilshestolenov checks a low kick from Shannon.
Shannon sizes up Oilshestolenov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Oilshestolenov is rocked!
 It looks like Ousha Oilshestolenov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Oilshestolenov.
Oilshestolenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shannon manages to avoid it.
Shannon ducks right into an uppercut from Oilshestolenov.
Shannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oilshestolenov.
Shannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oilshestolenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shannon.
Shannon throws a leg kick which misses Oilshestolenov's front leg but catches the back leg as Oilshestolenov tries to avoid it.
Oilshestolenov throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Oilshestolenov. Beautiful body shot.
Shannon throws a hook to the side of Oilshestolenov's head but Oilshestolenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oilshestolenov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shannon throws a big shot that misses.
Oilshestolenov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shannon throws a hook but Oilshestolenov avoids it easily.
Shannon takes a swing at Oilshestolenov's ribcage but misses.
Shannon dips to his left and cracks Oilshestolenov with an uppercut!
Shannon connects with an inside leg kick.
Shannon slips a jab from Oilshestolenov.
It appears Shannon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oilshestolenov blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Shannon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oilshestolenov works the jab nicely.
Oilshestolenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shannon throws a jab when Oilshestolenov was well out of range.
Oilshestolenov throws a jab when Shannon was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oilshestolenov lands with a good body shot.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shannon lands with a right hand.
Oilshestolenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shannon's head.
Shannon misses with a looping right.
Oilshestolenov misses with a body shot.
Oilshestolenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shannon misses with a kick to the body.
Oilshestolenov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oilshestolenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oilshestolenov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oilshestolenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Shannon finish him?
A slow jab from Shannon misses its intended target.
Oilshestolenov scores with a nice right hand.
Oilshestolenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Oilshestolenov throws a jab when Shannon was well out of range.
Oilshestolenov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shannon misses with a two punch combination.
Oilshestolenov throws out a counter right but Shannon avoids it with no problem.
Oilshestolenov connects with a right hand. Shannon shakes it off.
Shannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oilshestolenov.
It looked like Shannon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oilshestolenov.
A slow jab from Oilshestolenov misses its intended target.
Shannon throws a jab when Oilshestolenov was well out of range.
Shannon tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shannon. That's going to slow Oilshestolenov down.
Teague Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Oilshestolenov.
Shannon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oilshestolenov.
Shannon throws a sloppy head kick and Oilshestolenov moves out of range easily.
Shannon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oilshestolenov thuds his right hand into Shannon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shannon, as that shot connected.
Shannon swings for the body but Oilshestolenov moves out of range.
Shannon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shannon throws a chopping leg kick but Oilshestolenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oilshestolenov lands a nice hook to Shannon's body. Shannon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Shannon.
Oilshestolenov takes a swing at Shannon's ribcage but misses.
Shannon pounces like a tiger and cracks Oilshestolenov with a vicious hook! Oilshestolenov is down but not out! Shannon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teague Shannon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Emory (ranked 5122 p4p, 2777 weight class) and Vanja Mac An Fhilidh (ranked 570 p4p, 378 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Emory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanja Mac An Fhilidh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emory is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac An Fhilidh's half guard.
Emory is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emory is looking to advance position but Mac An Fhilidh won't allow it.
Emory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emory wants to pass the guard but Mac An Fhilidh is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac An Fhilidh is trying to control but can't.
Mac An Fhilidh is staying active underneath Emory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emory in particular looking to stall.
Emory is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mac An Fhilidh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emory controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mac An Fhilidh trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emory really is a fat lump.
Mac An Fhilidh is staying active underneath Emory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Emory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mac An Fhilidh swivels and escapes.
Mac An Fhilidh has Emory up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mac An Fhilidh lands a hook that snaps the head of Emory backwards.
 It looks like Jeffrey Emory has been cut.
Emory tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emory tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mac An Fhilidh smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Emory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mac An Fhilidh.
Mac An Fhilidh has managed to clinch.
Emory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mac An Fhilidh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mac An Fhilidh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emory backwards.
Mac An Fhilidh has Emory pushed against the ropes.
Mac An Fhilidh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac An Fhilidh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mac An Fhilidh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emory or not.
Emory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac An Fhilidh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
 Emory is rocked!
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!
Mac An Fhilidh lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Emory to his knees! Mac An Fhilidh keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vanja Mac An Fhilidh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kegomoditswe Vermeulen (ranked 3210 p4p, 24209 weight class) and Ezekiel Rawlins (ranked 389 p4p, 534 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegomoditswe Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Rawlins, against the ropes.
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Vermeulen improves position.
Vermeulen prevents Rawlins from breaking the clinch.
Rawlins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses.
It looks like Ezekiel Rawlins has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Rawlins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow.
Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins pushes off an throws an elbow but Vermeulen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rawlins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Rawlins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses.
Rawlins is rocked!
Rawlins is pressed against the ropes. Vermeulen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Rawlins! Two more big strikes from Vermeulen and Rawlins crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khaing Wai (ranked 2381 p4p, 5123 weight class) and Tobias Naumann (ranked 249 p4p, 408 weight class). Khaing Wai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khaing Wai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobias Naumann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Tobias Naumann has been cut.
Wai throws a shot to the body.
Naumann drives through and clinches with Wai against the ropes.
Naumann taking a breather.
Wai working aggressively here.
Naumann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wai just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wai cracks Naumann with a nice body shot.
Wai is pressed up against the ropes. Naumann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wai down to the mat. Wai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Naumann moves into range and clinches up with Wai.
Wai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naumann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wai lands a shoulder strike.
Naumann is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khaing Wai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Naumann.
A short uppercut from Wai.
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!
Wai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wai has a couple of punches blocked by Naumann.
Wai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naumann is rocked!
Wai gets through Naumann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naumann is still on wobbly legs! Can Wai finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai lands with a right to the head.
Naumann trying to stall but Wai improves his position.
Naumann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naumann stalling in the clinch but Wai improves position.
Naumann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wai lands with a left to the head.
Naumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wai is working Naumann over against the ropes.
Wai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naumann tries to circle away but Wai has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Wai.
Naumann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wai scores with a shot to the side of Naumann's head.
Naumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Wai.
Wai misses with the head strike.
Naumann is working for takedown but Wai is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Wai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai lands a big right hand that drops Naumann! The killer instinct kicks in and Wai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaing Wai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Simbolon (ranked 5824 p4p, 2253 weight class) and Matth Thibodeaux (ranked 548 p4p, 282 weight class). Simbolon comes to the ring accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Simbolon!
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, Matth Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simbolon manages to avoid it.
Simbolon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Simbolon is controlling well.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon winds up and cracks Thibodeaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Simbolon there.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Simbolon has control of the leg.
Thibodeaux is in trouble now - Simbolon has advanced to mount!
Simbolon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to hold on but Simbolon pushes him away.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simbolon with good strikes from the mount here!
Simbolon lands a big elbow.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simbolon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simbolon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thibodeaux's face.
Simbolon content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon raining down shots from the mount!
Thibodeaux is in a horrible position here. Simbolon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Simbolon has a good base and remains in mount.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thibodeaux hang on?
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Simbolon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux jabs Simbolon right on the nose. Simbolon blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simbolon. Simbolon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Simbolon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Simbolon tries to tie him up.
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Simbolon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position.
Simbolon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simbolon is thwarting Thibodeaux's attempts to control the position.
Simbolon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to full guard.
Simbolon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Simbolon slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux wants to control the action here but instead Simbolon manages to pass to full mount!
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simbolon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Simbolon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Simbolon lands a heavy elbow.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
Simbolon dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thibodeaux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simbolon controlling from the full mount.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Simbolon is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Simbolon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Simbolon counters with a crisp one two that drops Thibodeaux! Simbolon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thibodeaux to his feet! Thibodeaux is in big trouble!
Simbolon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Simbolon with a nice head shot there.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Simbolon finish him?
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux has a closed guard, preventing Simbolon from standing up.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simbolon lands a couple of elbows.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
Simbolon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Simbolon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Simbolon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Simbolon on the inside.
Simbolon tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the ropes and eventually Simbolon drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Matth Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simbolon prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux letting Simbolon take a breather here.
Simbolon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Simbolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Simbolon around his waist. Simbolon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Simbolon breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Simbolon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christian Simbolon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simbolon 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.
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simbolon gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simbolon breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Simbolon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux feints a counter leg kick.
Matth Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simbolon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thibodeaux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Simbolon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simbolon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Simbolon!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Simbolon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Veainu (ranked 1397 p4p, 24846 weight class) and Enzo Perez (ranked 195 p4p, 620 weight class). Sione Veainu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sione Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veainu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Veainu avoids it really well and circles away.
Veainu fails with a takedown attempt.
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Perez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perez pulls guard successfully.
Veainu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Veainu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Veainu stands and steps away. Perez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez misses with a takedown
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Sione Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Perez.
Veainu is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Veainu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Veainu passes to side control.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Veainu keeps moving and retains side control.
Veainu wants to stand but Perez is controlling his arm.
Perez being controlled for a moment.
Veainu stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the ropes.
Perez can't break the clinch.
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Veainu holds on and takes a little breather.
Perez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Veainu throws up his legs and catches Perez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Perez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Veainu! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sione Veainu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Berge (ranked 1493 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Dennis Frost (ranked 195 p4p, 184 weight class). Tobias Berge is staring across the ring 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Berge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Frost!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Berge's head back.
Berge tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost has managed to clinch.
Berge decides to pull guard.
Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berge can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berge is not content to let Frost control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Berge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berge is trying is best to control the position here.
Frost is pressing down on Berge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berge is holding on for now.
Berge tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Berge is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berge avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berge looking for submissions off his back.
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost trying to control from Berge's half guard. Berge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Berge.
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berge working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
Berge has his foot on Frost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frost works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Berge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berge has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
Berge is doing well to control the position and prevent Frost from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost wants to take a breather but Berge is having none of it.
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berge sees it coming and defends easily.
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Frost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berge doesn't seem phased though.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Berge slips the punch.
Berge tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Berge's head back.
Frost has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Berge closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Berge pushes Frost against the ropes but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dennis Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Berge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Berge pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Frost throws a body punch but Berge moves out of range.
Berge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Frost misses
so Berge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Berge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frost dives on top into guard.
Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frost is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frost is looking to defend but Berge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frost! Berge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frost taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Berge!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tobias Berge waved his t-shirt featuring BE Younick 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Frost (ranked 669 p4p, 915 weight class) and Christiaan Huygens (ranked 103 p4p, 149 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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KO power |
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Christiaan Huygens!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huygens throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Huygens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huygens looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Huygens jabs at Frost's body.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Huygens in a clinch.
Huygens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huygens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huygens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huygens throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
Huygens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Huygens controls the action.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost prevents a body shot from Huygens.
Huygens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Huygens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost working aggressively here.
Huygens misses with the head strike.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Huygens controls the action.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Huygens's head.
Huygens misses with a punch to the body.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huygens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Huygens avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Huygens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huygenss head.
Huygens scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost avoids a wild elbow strike from Huygens.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huygens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Huygens controls the action.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Huygens.
A short right from Huygens on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Huygens.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries to work over Huygens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
A body shot lands from Huygens.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Huygens won't want to take too many of those.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Huygens looks winded!
Frost landing knees to the body.
Huygens avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Frost misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Frost.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Huygens blocks with his arms.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huygens.
Frost working Huygens over with knees to the body.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands a nice knee to the body.
Frost working Huygens over with knees to the body.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Huygens controls his hands.
Huygens misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huygens or not.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huygens or not.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huygens or not.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Huygens.
Frost blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huygens avoids it.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huygens blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huygens backwards.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huygens or not.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Huygens won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frost.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Huygens's head.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Huygens avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Huygens is rocked!
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huygens is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost working the clinch nicely. Huygens is working for position but Frost cracks him with a big knee to the head! Huygens crumples up against the ropes and Frost lands two more shots before the ref can save Huygens! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Darren Frost!
A victorious Darren Frost 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 131 p4p, 736 weight class) and Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 19 p4p, 91 weight class). Hall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andy Shauf: The Magician. Iwaga Genochin has chosen Majinahanashi as his entrance music. Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hall misses with a hook
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a straight right hand.
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Iwaga Genochin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iwaga Genochin is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall trying to control the action but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall 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.
Iwaga Genochin manages to get back to half guard.
Iwaga Genochin won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Iwaga Genochin defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall trying to control the action but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hall is working for a kimura here but Iwaga Genochin manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hall's guard.
Iwaga Genochin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Iwaga Genochin has his hands clasped together but Hall extends and breaks Iwaga Genochin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall retains his featherweight title!
Robbie Hall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Dancer (ranked 245 p4p, 699 weight class) and Bradley Lemons (ranked 34 p4p, 101 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lesley Dancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Lemons!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dancer clinches up with Lemons and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dancer lands a left hand.
Dancer throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemons.
A shot in the inside from Lemons.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemons controls his hands.
Lemons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer pushes Lemons back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemons.
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemons swings wildly with an uppercut but Dancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dancer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemons is working Dancer over against the ropes.
Lemons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Lemons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemons can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lemons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dancer misses with the head strike.
Lemons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lemons lands a right hand.
Lemons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemons is trying to break the clinch but Dancer has him pressed against the ropes.
Lemons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Lemons fails to land.
Lemons swings wildly with an uppercut but Dancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Lemons.
Lemons misses with the head strike.
Lemons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemons lands a hook that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Lemons prevents a body shot from Dancer.
Dancer presses Lemons against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dancer cracks Lemons with a nice body shot.
Dancer blocking some punches.
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dancer lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dancer.
Lemons breaks the clinch.
Dancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemons moves away.
Dancer misses with a shot to the body
and Lemons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
Dancer looks to throw the jab but Lemons is out of range.
Lemons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dancer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lemons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dancer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dancer with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dancer.
Dancer misses with a hook
enabling Lemons to counter with a crisp jab.
Dancer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lemons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dancer is rocked!
Lemons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
Dancer misses with a body shot.
Dancer moves into the clinch.
Dancer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemons backwards.
Lemons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dancer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemons tries to break the clinch but Dancer is controlling the position.
Lemons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Oh Dancer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemons lands a shoulder strike.
Lemons prevents a body shot from Dancer.
Dancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemons can't break the clinch.
Dancer can't find room to land a body shot as Lemons controls the action.
Dancer can't find room to land a body shot as Lemons controls the action.
Dancer seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemons.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemons controls his hands.
Lemons misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dancer.
Lemons tries to break free but Dancer pushes him back against the ropes.
Lemons throws a punch but it's blocked by Dancer.
Dancer working aggressively here.
Lemons lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dancer.
Dancer lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dancer fails to land.
Lemons misses with some punches.
Lemons can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradley Lemons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lesley Dancer's cut.
That's time! Dancer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dancer swings widly with a right hand
and Lemons counters with a big right hand! Oh Dancer is in trouble here! Lemons follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Lemons!
A victorious Bradley Lemons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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