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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bledge Stevenson (ranked 22734 p4p, 23526 weight class) and Braden Moore (ranked 590 p4p, 565 weight class). Stevenson's entrance music is Get The F Off My Lawn. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Braden Moore was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 8 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braden Moore!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore scores with a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson is wriggling around but Moore manages to pass to half guard.
Moore stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moore works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Moore misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore controlling his opponent.
Stevenson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Moore locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Stevenson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braden Moore!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sleep Tight (ranked 3504 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 395 p4p, 402 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sleep Tight !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler leaves Tight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tight shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sleep Tight . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Tight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tight shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Tight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Tight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tight shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Tight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tight misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tight looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Tight fails with the takedown
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tight .
Chandler misses with the combination.
Tight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Tight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tight tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chandler!
Tight tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Tight ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Tight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chandler.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tight .
Tight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tight 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tight 's back!
Chandler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Chandler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tight doesn't escape.
Chandler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tight is looking for a way out.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Tight pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler gets his hands free as Tight looks to control.
Chandler is landing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tight is really stuck here.
Chandler is punishing Tight with strikes - can he finish him?!
Tight trying to control the hands but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Tight !
Can Tight hold on?! Chandler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Chandler is punishing Tight with strikes - can he finish him?!
Chandler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler scores with punches to the body.
 Tight is rocked!
Chandler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tight hold on?
Oh Tight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler avoiding Tight 's attempts to control his hands.
Tight seems to have got his legs back now.
Tight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
Chandler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tight is looking for a way out.
You can see the frustration on Tight 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chandler has his opponent's back but Tight is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Chandler.
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!
Tight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Sleep Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Tight misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Tight .
Tight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tight with a poor takedown
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Tight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chandler defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chandler digs a good hook to Tight 's body.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Tight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tight manages to avoid it.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Tight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tight shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tight with a body shot.
Sleep Tight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tight fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sleep Tight . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Tight misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler throws a hook but Tight avoids it easily.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Tight tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tight tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Tight with that takedown attempt.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Tight . Tight gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a nice body shot.
Tight is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Tight drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tight 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chandler is in close to Tight 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Tight .
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler works over Tight with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Tight looking to control.
Tight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chandler escapes and throws Tight 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chandler landing strikes.
Chandler trying to control the position but Tight is working away.
Chandler scoring with punches and elbows.
Tight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tight moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Tight wants to control but Chandler passes easily into half guard.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler passes into side control, despite Tight 's attempt to control the position.
Chandler landing strikes.
Chandler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Tight is looking for a sweep.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Chandler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tight moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Tight . Tight gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tight is defended easily by Chandler.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sleep Tight . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight has his takedown stuffed
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tight thinking.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Tight looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler leaves Tight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tight fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tight circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Tight is out of range.
Tight darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.
Tight 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler tries to work over Tight 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tight looking for a takedown.
Tight wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chandler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut.
Tight tries to score a body lock takedown but Chandler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tight blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
A hook to the body from Chandler.
Chandler works on Tight 's body with a couple of short punches.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler gets through Tight 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Tight controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Tight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tight is trying to pull guard but Chandler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tight 's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Chandler works on Tight 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tight jumps guard but Chandler stands there with Tight around his waist. Tight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler pushes Tight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Chandler.
Tight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tight stalling in the clinch but Chandler improves position.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tight 's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tight prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Tight controls the action.
Tight tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Tight drops back down to his feet.
Tight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chandler walks away with a smile on his face. Tight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler with a hook.
Chandler swings for the body but Tight moves out of range.
Tight shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sleep Tight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler tests Tight 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chandler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
A very excited looking Joey Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Carvalho (ranked 2436 p4p, 3656 weight class) and Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 298 p4p, 409 weight class). Van Cleefe has chosen Classics - The Master (1984) TV series as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jonas Carvalho 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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Van Cleefe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvalho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Cleefe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Cleefe has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Cleefe won't allow it.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe pushes Carvalho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe breaks the clinch.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho sets himself, and Van Cleefe steps forward looking for the clinch! Carvalho avoids it this time.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Cleefe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
Nice cross by Carvalho.
 It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cleefe misses with a wild combination.
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Cleefe avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Carvalho's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Cleefe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Van Cleefe throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Cleefe on the ground.
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Cleefe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Cleefe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe has gone for a leg lock! Carvalho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Cleefe's guard.
Van Cleefe wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho stands up and waves to Van Cleefe to follow him.
Van Cleefe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to push Van Cleefe away but Van Cleefe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Cleefe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carvalho's elbow.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Jonas Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Van Cleefe has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Van Cleefe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Van Cleefe has him pinned against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch.
Van Cleefe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carvalho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Cleefe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Cleefe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carvalho was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Cleefe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Cleefe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Cleefe is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Cleefe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Van Cleefe isn't so interested in that idea.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe controlling from the top position.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe stops Carvalho from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Van Cleefe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Cleefe swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe avoids them all with ease.
Van Cleefe closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Van Cleefe keeps him there for the moment.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Cleefe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow just above Carvalho 's eye.
Van Cleefe is looking for a takedown.
Van Cleefe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee Van Cleefe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carvalho blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe misses with a punch to the body.
Van Cleefe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Cleefe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.
Van Cleefe lands a takedown into guard.
Lee Van Cleefe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho wants to stand up but Van Cleefe is controlling him.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Cleefe scoring with some ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Cleefe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Cleefe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Van Cleefe 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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carvalho.
Van Cleefe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Cleefe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Van Cleefe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carvalho wants to break free but Van Cleefe has control.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Good body shot from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Cleefe prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Van Cleefe keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carvalho or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Cleefe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carvalho's defenses.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Cleefe lands a nice uppercut.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Cleefe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Van Cleefe gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carvalho to see if he's OK.
Van Cleefe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Carvalho is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Van Cleefe yanks on the arm and Carvalho is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Van Cleefe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 2751 p4p, 2464 weight class) and Valdo Calamari (ranked 356 p4p, 325 weight class). Calamari has chosen Bellini - Samba Do Brasil as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks blocks a jab.
Calamari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calamari throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
No luck for Calamari with that takedown attempt.
Handicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Calamari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calamari moves forwards but Handicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calamari misses with a left hand
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks lands with a cross.
A jab from Calamari misses.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calamari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari cracks Handicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Handicks takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Calamari scores with a jab.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calamari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Handicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamari tries to score with some ground and pound. Handicks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calamari is chipping away with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Calamari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calamari throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Handicks is not content to let Calamari control the position.
Calamari creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Handicks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Calamari is looking to take a break and control but Handicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calamari throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Calamari working the ground and pound but Handicks is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handicks keeps working.
Handicks is looking for a sweep.
Calamari controls the position.
Calamari tries to score with some ground and pound. Handicks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calamari is putting a hurting on Handicks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Calamari in side control, throwing shots but Handicks defends.
Handicks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Calamari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calamari looks to land a strike but Handicks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Calamari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calamari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Handicks throws a series of strikes that have Calamari backpedaling.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Calamari throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Calamari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Calamari moves out of range.
Handicks takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Calamari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Calamari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calamari throws an elbow but Handicks slips to the side and avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Calamari working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Calamari throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Handicks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Handicks is looking for a sweep. Calamari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calamari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calamari slips a nice elbow through Handicks's hands, connecting with Handicks's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Handicks is controlling Calamari's trapped leg to prevent Calamari from advancing to side control.
Calamari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks tries to roll over but Calamari keeps him under control.
Handicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calamari with the ground and pound but Handicks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari cracks Handicks with a solid left hand.
Calamari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Calamari controlling him for the moment.
Calamari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valdo Calamari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calamari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calamari trying to control the position from guard on top but Handicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calamari tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks throws a hook but Calamari blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calamari! But no joy.
Calamari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calamari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Handicks slips under a jab from Calamari.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
A jab from Handicks finds it's way through Calamari's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Handicks lands the left hand.
Calamari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calamari lands with a cross.
Calamari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calamari throws a series of strikes that have Handicks backpedaling.
Calamari misses with a hook.
As Calamari tries to get set, Handicks tries to push him back and clinch up but Calamari manages to avoid the attempt.
Handicks throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Valdo Calamari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calamari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Calamari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Calamari misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Handicks pinned against the cage. Handicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calamari lands a really nice looking cross but Handicks seems unphased.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handicks defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calamari moves into the clinch.
Handicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Handicks swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handicks throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Calamari lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari swinging wildly here.
Handicks swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calamari throws a hook but Handicks blocks it.
Calamari moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calamari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Calamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Handicks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calamari.
Calamari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calamari lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks misses with a hook
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calamari takes the fight into the clinch.
Calamari keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calamari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calamari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Calamari throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Calamari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handicks tries to circle away but Calamari has him pinned against the cage.
Calamari misses with a body punch.
Handicks gets underhooks to prevent Calamari's takedown attempt.
Calamari cracks Handicks with a nice body shot.
Calamari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calamari misses with a punch on the inside.
Calamari works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Calamari lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Calamari.
Calamari stalling the fight.
Calamari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks manages to break the clinch.
Calamari defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari slips a straight right by Handicks.
Calamari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calamari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks walks into a stiff left hand from Calamari.
Calamari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Calamari misses.
Handicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calamari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calamari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valdo Calamari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calamari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Our winner, Valdo Calamari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrico Schmico (ranked 3339 p4p, 1970 weight class) and Dalton Swas (ranked 379 p4p, 255 weight class). Dalton Swas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fredrico Schmico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Schmico misses
and Swas counters with a shoot takedown. Schmico fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas wants to control from the top but Schmico keeps moving.
Swas stops Schmico from standing up.
Swas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swas wants to pass the guard but Schmico is keeping the position.
Swas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas trying to control but Schmico is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas is looking to advance position but Schmico has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Schmico trying to control but Swas is having none of it.
Swas tries to hold on but Schmico postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swas is desperately trying to improve his position but Schmico has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Swas wants to hold on but Schmico pushes him away.
Schmico content just to control the position here.
Swas tries to hold on but Schmico postures up.
Schmico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swas is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swas tries to hold on but Schmico pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swas wants to hold on but Schmico pushes him away.
Schmico tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Swas is squirming around, avoiding Schmico's attempts to control the action.
Swas is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmico controlling from mount.
Swas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schmico controlling the pace for now.
Schmico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swas is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrico Schmico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swas takes a swing at Schmico's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Schmico.
Swas wants to counter with a clinch but Schmico pushes him away.
A low kick from Schmico misses
and Swas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmico wants to stand but Swas is controlling the position.
Swas stays in close to Schmico's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico wants to stand up but Swas is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schmico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swas can do to turn this around?
Swas is trying to break free.
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.
Swas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swas blocks a head kick by Schmico.
Swas walks into a left hand.
Fredrico Schmico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Swas tries to counter it with a takedown but Schmico pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schmico gets tackled into the cage by Swas. Swas maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swas has had enough of the clinch but Schmico keeps him there for the moment.
Swas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmico fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swas under the eye.
Schmico throws a right hand that Swas ducks under and follows up with a left that Swas also avoids with ease.
Swas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmico tries to clinch but Swas is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Schmico. No joy for Swas on that attempt.
Schmico scores with a nice right hand.
Schmico wants to clinch up but Swas keeps it at a distance.
And Swas responds with a good body kick, but Schmico manages to step out the way in time.
Schmico misses with a two punch combination.
Schmico wants to slow Swas down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmico has closed the distance and engaged Swas in a clinch.
Schmico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmico.
Swas with a poor takedown
and Schmico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fredrico Schmico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Swas.
Swas tries to clinch but Schmico moves away
and Schmico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmico is keeping the position for now.
Schmico wants to stand but Swas is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrico Schmico 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!
Schmico lands a jab-cross combination.
Schmico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schmico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swas shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmico tries to sprawl out of it but Swas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmico moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico pulls guard effortlessly.
Schmico wants to stand but Swas is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas controlling from the top position.
Schmico wants to get back to his feet but Swas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmico tries to sprawl but Swas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schmico manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Swas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Swas fails to pull guard.
Schmico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmico tries to avoid it but Swas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmico to the ground. Schmico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredrico Schmico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Swas.
Swas checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schmico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schmico throws a push kick but Swas slaps the foot to one side.
Fredrico Schmico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Swas blocks the low kick.
Fredrico Schmico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schmico darts in and clinches Swas up against the cage.
Schmico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swas blocks a leg kick.
Swas tries to counter with a clinch but Schmico shakes him off and moves away.
Swas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmico lands a jab.
Schmico forces Swas back against the cage and clinches.
Schmico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmico tries to clinch there but Swas circles away.
Swas throws a low kick, looking for Schmico's leg but Schmico calmly moves out of range.
Schmico throws a big counter combination but Swas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fredrico Schmico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmico tries to clinch up but Swas circles away and keeps his distance.
Swas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmico tries to avoid it but Swas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmico to the ground. Schmico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmico dodges the punch combination from Swas.
Schmico lands with a nice combination. Swas backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrico Schmico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schmico has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrico Schmico!
Fredrico Schmico was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy Hank (ranked 2003 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 296 p4p, 395 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
200
12 - 8 - 0 |
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25
203
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hank closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Hank pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hank forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is trying to drag Anstey to the mat but Anstey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Hank is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank is looking to escape.
Hank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hank.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey wants to take a breather but Hank is having none of it.
Hank is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him
Anstey is looking to advance position but Hank won't allow it.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hank defending well though.
Hank is looking to escape.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hank has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anstey is on him like a limpet, forcing Hank back against the cage.
Hank pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Hank, which made it look bad.
Hank moves into range and clinches up with Anstey.
I was talking to Hank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.
Hank has clasped his hands together around Anstey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anstey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to stand back up but Hank manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hank misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hank landing a few strikes.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey pushes Hank off looking to stand but Hank dives back in and keeps control.
Hank drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey is trying to stand.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hank is trying to control. Anstey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Anstey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anstey wants to stand but Hank is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anstey clinches up with Hank and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Hank is looking to clinch.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Anstey slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body. Hank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anstey stuffs the takedown.
Anstey tries to bum rush Hank with a series of wild strikes but Hank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hank has managed to clinch.
Anstey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey is trying to push Hank away but Hank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hank wants a takedown.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Hank won't allow it.
Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is pushing Hank's head away, looking to escape. Hank manages to hold on to the position though.
Hank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hank is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Hank pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control.
Hank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Anstey is pressing down on Hank's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hank is holding on for now.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey is keen to just control but Hank is a slippery customer.
Hank has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hank wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anstey is landing with some decent strikes but Hank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank is trying to stand.
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!
Hank somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hank goes for a double leg but Anstey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anstey continues to drive forward.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hank is working for takedown but Anstey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank is looking to control Anstey's arms but Anstey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hank has his back to the cage.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Hank avoids nicely.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hank pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Anstey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Anstey is trying to drag Hank to the mat but Hank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey has Hank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anstey looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hank is defending well.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey is pressed up against the cage. Hank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anstey down to the mat. Anstey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.
Hank looks for a takedown but Anstey sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Hank tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hank rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.
Hank lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Anstey avoids the damage to the body.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hank working aggressively here.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anstey jumps guard and drags Hank to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hank lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
Hank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Hank is stalling here.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hank is trying to trip Anstey. He has hold of a leg but Anstey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anstey is wriggling around but Hank manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Faulk (ranked 1437 p4p, 2137 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 202 p4p, 294 weight class). Kevin Faulk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
205
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31
218
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Lethal high kicks
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk is looking to clinch.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faulk.
A low kick lands for Faulk.
Takala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faulk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faulk counters with a three punch combo that has Takala backing up. Takala nods at Faulk to acknowledge the strikes.
Faulk closes the distance and clinches.
Faulk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
Takala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faulk avoiding damage.
Takala taking a breather.
Takala scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Takala fails to land.
Takala working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faulk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala.
Faulk is struggling to control the position.
Takala misses with the head strike.
Takala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takala can't find room to land a body shot as Faulk controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faulk.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faulk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faulk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Faulk's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by Faulk.
Takala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faulk.
Faulk lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Faulk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takala tries to clinch but Faulk is having none of it.
Faulk throws a right and a left that Takala avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Takala.
Faulk takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faulk.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takala.
Takala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takala just leaning against Faulk, taking a breather.
Takala working aggressively here.
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk avoids the body shot from Takala.
Takala takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Faulk wants to clinch.
Faulk moves into the clinch.
Takala lands a nice uppercut.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Takala.
Takala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Faulk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takala can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takala misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Faulk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Faulk misses with a series of wild punches.
Faulk instigates a clinch.
Faulk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tino Takala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Takala.
Takala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faulk.
Takala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takala working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faulk lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Takala.
Takala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Come on Takala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Takala.
Takala leaning against his opponent.
Takala is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Takala's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Takala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Takala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faulk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takala has a couple of punches blocked by Faulk.
Takala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faulk blocks a body shot from Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk.
Takala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Faulk drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Takala misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takala tries a body shot but Faulk blocks it.
Takala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takala scores with a shoulder strike.
Takala takes a shot to the head.
Faulk blocks an uppercut.
Faulk tries a body shot but Takala blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk.
Takala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faulk throws a punch but it's blocked by Takala.
A bit of stalling here from Takala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a head punch that misses.
Takala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Faulk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faulk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faulk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takalas head.
Takala takes a shot to the head.
Takala keeps control of Faulk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takala prevents a body shot from Faulk.
Takala tries to stall but Faulk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faulk throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faulk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala tries to throw a body punch but Faulk avoids it by throwing Takala back against the cage.
Faulk lands with a short shot to the head.
Faulk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takala is pushing Faulk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Takala.
Faulk breaks the clinch.
Takala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kevin Faulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala wants to clinch up but Faulk keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tino Takala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Faulk moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Faulk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala thuds his right hand into Faulk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.
Faulk doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
Faulk tries to clinch up
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Faulk gets a clinch.
Takala can't find room to land a body shot as Faulk controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takala throws a head punch that misses.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk scores with a shoulder strike.
Takala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faulk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takala working aggressively here.
Faulk tries to throw a body punch but Takala avoids it by throwing Faulk back against the cage.
Takala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faulk has Takala pushed against the cage.
Faulk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takala is keeping busy.
Takala misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takalas head.
Takala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faulk lands a right hand.
Takala misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faulk is working Takala over against the cage.
Faulk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takala looks to throw the jab but Faulk is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Faulk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Faulk.
Faulk tries to land a leg kick but Takala saw it coming and moves away.
Faulk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faulk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faulk wants to clinch
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throws a push kick but Takala slaps the foot to one side.
Kevin Faulk is winning the standup battle so far.
Takala slips under a jab.
Takala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faulk tries to clinch up.
Takala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faulk on the side of the head.
Faulk tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Takala instigates a clinch.
Faulk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takala pushes Faulk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk is trying to break free.
Takala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Faulk fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala.
Takala misses with a punch on the inside.
Takala digs a right hand underneath Faulk's ribcage. Faulk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takala has a couple of punches blocked by Faulk.
Faulk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Takala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takala misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takala lands a right hand.
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takala has a couple of punches blocked by Faulk.
Takala controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Takala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Takala!
After winning the bout, Tino Takala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 1735 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Danny Brook (ranked 231 p4p, 161 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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Brook!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leal, pushing him back against the cage.
Leal is pressed up against the cage. Brook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leal down to the mat. Leal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brook tries to close the distance and clinch but Leal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brook throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leal was covering up waiting for the punch and Brook finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leal keeping full guard, as Brook tries to pass.
Brook trying to control the position from guard on top but Leal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leal tries to get out of the position.
Brook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook trying to control but Leal is working from the bottom.
Leal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brook on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leal looking for a sweep. Not yet Leal, not yet.
Brook scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brook throwing strikes from guard but Leal blocks nicely.
Leal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brook trying to control the position from guard on top but Leal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brook postures up in Leal's guard and throws a big left but Leal blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Brook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brook stops Leal from getting back to his feet.
Brook trying to control the action but Leal is working from the bottom.
Brook thows a huge punch but Leal dodges it nicely.
Brook seems to be working for a kimura but Leal defends the submission attempt.
Leal is trying to get back to full guard.
Leal is trying to stand up here but Brook is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook throwing shots but Leal is blocking nicely.
Brook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brook.
Brook seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brook is trying to work for a kimura but Leal is defending well.
Brook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Leal is not content to let Brook control the position.
Brook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leal is trying to control but can't.
Brook prevents Leal from improving his position.
Brook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leal is defending against the submission attempts here by Brook.
Leal is staying active underneath Brook, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brook dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brook tries to clinch but Leal moves away
letting Leal counter with a right hand.
It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Brook tries to clinch up but Leal circles away and keeps his distance.
Brook tries for a takedown but Leal circles away easily
and Leal scores with a counter punch that sends Brook to the canvas! Leal smells blood - he's punishing Brook with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brook has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
Nathan Leal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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