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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deniz Uzun (ranked 2863 p4p, 2966 weight class) and Attila Storm (ranked 348 p4p, 357 weight class). The key to victory for Deniz Uzun has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deniz Uzun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Attila Storm!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzun jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm tries to bum rush Uzun with a series of wild strikes but Uzun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uzun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzun throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Uzun throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Uzun swinging wildly here.
Uzun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Uzun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uzun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzun tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Uzun misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Uzun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Uzun slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Storm moves out of range as Uzun strikes.
Uzun slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Uzun catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm throws a hook but Uzun blocks it.
Uzun has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Uzun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Uzun.
Uzun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Uzun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Deniz Uzun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzun 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.
Uzun swinging wildly here.
Storm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Uzun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Uzun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Uzun both land. Nice combination.
 Storm is rocked!
Uzun finds Storm's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Storm flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Uzun lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Storm will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deniz Uzun!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RaeRae Usman (ranked 2745 p4p, 2809 weight class) and Kai Rossiter (ranked 360 p4p, 367 weight class). Usman comes to the cage accompanied by Yaba Buluku. RaeRae Usman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossiter tests Usman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Usman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Usman misses.
Kai Rossiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman connects with a crisp jab.
Rossiter misses with a straight left.
Rossiter scores with a jab.
Usman dodges the punch combination from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rossiter.
Rossiter works over Usman's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossiter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Usmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Usman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses.
Usman throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossiter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossiter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman throws a lazy body kick
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman misses with a low kick.
Rossiter throws a counter combo.
Rossiter throws a jab when Usman was well out of range.
Rossiter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Usman checks it well.
Usman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Usman is looking to chop away at Rossiter's legs.
Rossiter lands with an uppercut that bounces Usman off the cage and back into range.
Rossiter tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usman scores with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Rossiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Usman. That snapped Rossiter's head back.
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Rossiter avoids it.
Rossiter throws a big shot that misses.
Usman connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossiter cracks Usman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usman misses with a hook
and Rossiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Usman swings for the body but Rossiter moves out of range.
Usman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossiter blocks a low kick nicely.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a jab to the body
and Usman counters with a good low kick that Rossiter was not able to check.
Rossiter throws an off balance right hand
and Usman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter.
Usman throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossiter counters with an inside leg kick.
Rossiter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Usman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rossiter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Usman is just out of range.
Usman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Usman misses.
As Usman backs off Rossiter throws a huge counter combo but Usman manages to avoid it all.
Rossiter scores with a sloppy right hand. Usman should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Rossiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Usman takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Usman walks into a left hand.
Usman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rossiter looks to throw the jab but Usman is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Usman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Usman misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rossiter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
Usman throws the left hand but Rossiter avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter slips a jab from Usman.
Rossiter blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Rossiter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossiter.
Rossiter scores with a hook to the body. Usman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Usman throws a head kick that misses.
Usman misses with the body kick
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Rossiter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Usman.
Rossiter throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Usman duly obliges.
Usman with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Rossiter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rossiter looks to land a combination but Usman avoids it well.
Usman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossiter misses with a looping left.
Usman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rossiter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usman avoids the body shot from Rossiter.
Jab, jab by Rossiter - just one landing.
Usman misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Usman is rocked!
Rossiter connects with a leg kick.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossiter jabs at Usman's body.
Rossiter throws an overhand right that has Usman reeling! Rossiter follows up with more punches and Usman is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Rossiter!
Kai Rossiter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valdo Calamari (ranked 1891 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Macho Man Randy (ranked 251 p4p, 277 weight class). Calamari comes to the cage accompanied by Bellini - Samba Do Brasil. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Calamari.
A jab lands there for Randy.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Calamari.
Randy misses with a looping right.
Randy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calamari finds it's way round the side to connect with Randy's head.
Randy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calamari is fending him off so far but Randy persists. Nope, Calamari circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randy shoots for a takedown but Calamari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Man Randy.
Calamari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randy.
We've been hearing reports that Calamari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamari.
Calamari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calamari is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Randy staying out of range there.
Randy shoots in but no luck this time.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Randy's head but Randy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calamari missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy moves out of range as Calamari strikes.
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Randy saw that one coming.
Randy slips under a jab from Calamari.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Calamari shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Calamari feinted with a counter takedown.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari lands a nice shot that snaps Randy's head back.
Calamari throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Randy works the jab nicely.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calamari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Calamari cracks Randy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randy throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calamari tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calamari to the ground. Calamari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calamari.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Calamari missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Randy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Randy misses.
Calamari with a jab.
Randy looks for a takedown but Calamari sprawls well.
Randy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calamari backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Calamari finds it's target.
Jab from Calamari.
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calamari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari digs a good body shot into Randy's ribs.
Calamari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Calamari.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.
Randy unleashes a big counter combination but Calamari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calamari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randy.
Calamari slaps away a takedown attempt from Randy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calamari is standing up over Randy. Randy looks to escape but Calamari dives into side control.
Calamari connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Randy some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calamari landing strikes.
Calamari working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamari scoring with punches and elbows.
Calamari trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calamari controls the position from side control.
Calamari trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calamari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Randy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calamari looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Calamari connects with a crisp jab.
Calamari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calamari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Randy was covering up waiting for the punch and Calamari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Calamari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calamari has managed to get both his arms back between Randy's legs - danger averted.
Randy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Calamari throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Randy's body to avoid the submission. Randy has instead reached around Calamari's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Randy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Macho Man Randy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Smithers (ranked 1771 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Ivan Draski (ranked 225 p4p, 178 weight class). 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 Ivan Draski 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Draski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers throws a body punch but Draski moves out of range.
Draski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski.
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draski misses with a looping left.
Smithers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good standup being displayed there by Draski as he connects with a hook.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Draski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers is looking for a counter combo.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smithers misses with a lunging right hand
and Draski counters with a one-two to the body.
Smithers misses the jab.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draski lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Draski.
A shot to the body from Draski misses
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Smithers throws a shot to the body.
Draski defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Draski tries a quick counter leg kick but Smithers is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draski scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Draski.
Draski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draski scores with a nice right hand.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers takes a swing at Draski's ribcage but misses.
Draski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Draski missing with a left hand there. Smithers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draski throws a leg kick but Smithers checks it.
Draski connects with a crisp jab.
Smithers cracks Draski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draski to stand back up!
 It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smithers doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Draski slips the punch.
Draski moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers misses with a straight left.
Draski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draski.
Smithers thuds a left hand into Draski's body.
Smithers tried to score with a low kick but Draski checks it.
Smithers throws a good cross that connects.
Draski is rocked!
Smithers goes for a small jab and connects. Now Smithers goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Draski stumbles back but Smithers runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Draski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Draski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Kogos (ranked 1046 p4p, 1297 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 145 p4p, 176 weight class). Nathan Leal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paulo Kogos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kogos. That snapped Leal's head back.
Kogos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leal. Leal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kogos with a nice cross.
Kogos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kogos passes Leal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Leal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kogos working over Leal with some ground and pound. Leal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kogos.
Kogos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kogos thows a huge punch but Leal dodges it nicely.
Kogos stalling.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kogos winds up and cracks Leal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leal taking some punishment here, with Kogos in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogos is nestled in close to Leal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kogos is pressing down on Leal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leal is holding on for now.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Leal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos working Leal over with strikes.
Leal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leal wants to get back to his feet.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kogos.
Leal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kogos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leal defending well though.
Kogos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kogos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kogos is trying to control. Leal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kogos is really struggling to control Leal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kogos working over Leal with some ground and pound. Leal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Kogos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kogos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kogos.
Kogos wants to free his trapped foot but Leal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kogos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kogos trying to control from half guard but Leal is working away.
Kogos is pressing down on Leal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leal is holding on for now.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kogos.
Leal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kogos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leal on his heels. He'll look to pass Leal's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kogos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kogos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around?
Kogos is chipping away with strikes.
Kogos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leal keeps working.
Leal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kogos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kogos is trying to control. Leal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kogos stands and throws Leal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kogos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kogos grinds an elbow into Leal's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leal being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kogos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leal for as long as he can get away with.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Leal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leal to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leal can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kogos trying to control the position but Leal is working away.
Kogos controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kogos scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
That's time! Kogos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kogos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leal sprawling to the canvas! Leal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kogos finish him?!
Kogos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leal sprawling to the canvas! Leal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kogos finish him?!
Leal is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogos lands a jab to Leal's midsection.
Kogos lands a nice hook to Leal's body. Leal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OH! Leal has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kogos smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kogos unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Leal sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 631 p4p, 1572 weight class) and Pete Kiloe (ranked 95 p4p, 211 weight class). Kiloe has chosen Boys Noize - Lava Lava as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Kiloe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiloe throws a combination that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Nice body punch from Kiloe.
Kiloe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Kiloe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiloe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Kiloe misses with a combination
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Kiloe throws a head kick that misses.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte clinches with his opponent.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe scores with a shot to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiloe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Turcotte has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a right hand.
A short left from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiloe.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Kiloe controls the action.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
A right hook to the body lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte lands a damaging elbow.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Kiloe lands an uppercut.
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiloe digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Kiloe misses with a double jab
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiloe throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Kiloe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiloe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe blocks a jab.
Kiloe is looking for the big counter here.
Turcotte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiloe momentarily.
Kiloe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiloe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiloe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left lands for Kiloe.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kiloe saw that one coming.
Kiloe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiloe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiloe. Kiloe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiloe lands a jab to the head.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turcotte lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Kiloe.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kiloe moves out of range.
Jab by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kiloe avoids it easily.
Kiloe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiloe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiloe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte scores with a jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kiloe is looking for the big counter here.
Kiloe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiloe has time to react.
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!
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kiloe moved out of range nicely.
Kiloe unleashes a big counter combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turcotte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiloe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kiloe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Kiloe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiloe throws a nice looking combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiloe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiloe looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Kiloe misses.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiloe.
Kiloe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Kiloe throws a counter combo.
Kiloe looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte throws a big counter combination but Kiloe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kiloe moved out of range.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiloe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Kiloe misses.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Kiloe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiloe tries to bum rush Turcotte with a series of wild strikes but Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiloe throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiloe counters with a one-two to the body.
Kiloe throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Kiloe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte works over Kiloe's head and body with a nice combination.
Kiloe misses with a double jab.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands with a nice body punch.
Kiloe wants to clinch.
Kiloe walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Kiloe.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiloe can do to turn this around?
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiloe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiloe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kiloe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiloe momentarily.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Kiloe misses with a wild body shot.
Kiloe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Kiloe.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Turcotte closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Kiloe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiloe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiloe takes one to the chin there.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Turcotte catches Kiloe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Kiloe slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kiloe moves away and avoids it.
Kiloe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiloe misses.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiloe throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Kiloe misses with a combination
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe misses with a looping left.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Kiloe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte clobbers Kiloe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte scores with a jab.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiloe. Kiloe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kiloe moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kiloe's body.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiloe manages to avoid it.
Turcotte cracks Kiloe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiloe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiloe controls his hands.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiloe on the side of the head.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Kiloe backs away looking to recover.
Turcotte stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiloe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turcotte jabs Kiloe right on the nose. Kiloe blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a really nice looking cross but Kiloe seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Kiloe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiloe should have avoided that one.
Kiloe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte lands a jab to Kiloe's midsection.
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiloe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Kiloe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Kiloe slips the punch.
Turcotte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kiloe is out of range.
Turcotte lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiloe staying out of range there.
Kiloe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Kiloe takes one to the chin there.
Kiloe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kiloe manages to avoid it.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Kiloe shakes it off.
No joy there for Kiloe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Kiloe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiloe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiloe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiloe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kiloe there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Kiloe misses with a wild combination.
Kiloe throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Turcotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Kiloe counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiloe takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
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!
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiloe throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Kiloe.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiloe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turcotte.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Kiloe avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Kiloe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte lands a left hand.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte digs a right hand into Kiloe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kiloe's gas tank.
Turcotte pushes Kiloe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Pete Kiloe spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 358 p4p, 540 weight class) and Sirus Hall (ranked 53 p4p, 77 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Hall has chosen Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Anderson tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hall stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hall is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
Anderson is controlling Hall's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard.
Hall wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson moves into full mount! Hall won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson trying to control.
Hall fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Anderson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson keeping control of the position.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking for a submission but Anderson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard.
Anderson pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Hall can't escape the position.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson moves to back control.
Hall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hall is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Chisaki (ranked 359 p4p, 477 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 56 p4p, 72 weight class). Stepanovich has chosen Swallowing Dust as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Chisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chisaki.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich lands a jab to Chisaki's midsection.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Stepanovich lands.
A big left from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich tries to work over Chisaki's front leg with a kick but Chisaki checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chisaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich lunges at Chisaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chisaki's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisaki swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chisaki connects with a single shot there.
Chisaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chisaki lands a slapping body shot.
Chisaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chisaki misses with a hook
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chisaki.
Chisaki throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chisaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisaki.
Chisaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chisaki is rocked!
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Oh Chisaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chisaki misses with a wild body shot.
Chisaki seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chisaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chisaki manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stepanovich.
Chisaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chisaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chisaki throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Chisaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Chisaki ducked under it nicely.
Chisaki throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chisaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chisaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Chisaki throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chisaki's head but Chisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chisaki throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Chisaki misses with a hook.
Chisaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chisaki throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chisaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chisaki scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chisaki connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chisaki on the side of the head.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Chisaki.
Chisaki swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chisaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisaki misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Chisaki.
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chisaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chisaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chisaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Chisaki's body.
Stepanovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chisaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Stepanovich's head.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Chisaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chisaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chisaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisaki rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Chisaki looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Stepanovich.
Chisaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Chisaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stepanovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisaki blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Chisaki tries to pull guard but Stepanovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chisaki is trying to stall.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich tries to work over Chisaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki throws a big shot that misses.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a left to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Chisaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chisaki looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Chisaki should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich jabs at Chisaki's body.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Chisaki.
Stepanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chisaki's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Chisaki.
Stepanovich lands a big right hand that sends Chisaki crashing to the mat! Stepanovich stays standing though and waves Chisaki back to his feet!
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chisaki.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chisaki moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisaki throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Chisaki.
Chisaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Chisaki off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chisaki wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chisaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Chisaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Chisaki blocks it.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Chisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A good leg kick by Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chisaki throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Stepanovich tenderised Chisaki's leg. Chisaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chisaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich is looking to slow Chisaki down with leg kicks.
Chisaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A countering left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanovich as he avoids it easily.
Chisaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stepanovich defends well and Chisaki ends up having to push Stepanovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chisaki at a distance.
A punch combination from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich tests Chisaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chisaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well. He's pushed Chisaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chisaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chisaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chisaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Chisaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chisaki's head but Chisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chisaki misses with a straight right.
Chisaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chisaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki misses with a straight right.
Chisaki has managed to clinch.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Chisaki scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stepanovich blocks a body shot from Chisaki.
Chisaki lands a shoulder strike.
Chisaki fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Kai Chisaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki wants a takedown.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich can't break the clinch.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Chisaki has double underhooks.
Chisaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chisaki prevents Stepanovich from breaking the clinch.
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chisaki tries to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki tries to clinch there but Stepanovich circles away.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Chisaki avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chisaki lands the left hand.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Chisaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chisaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chisaki misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Chisaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Chisaki tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chisaki lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
A victorious Olenev Stepanovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Tiger (ranked 256 p4p, 609 weight class) and Grant Alyoshin (ranked 38 p4p, 90 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tiger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alok - Hear Me Tonight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Alyoshin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger tries a head kick but it misses.
Alyoshin looks to clinch
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Alyoshin dodges the punch combination from Tiger.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Alyoshin.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alyoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
We've been told by Tiger's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Tiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alyoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alyoshin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alyoshin avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alyoshin throws a lazy head kick
and Tiger counters with a right hand to the body.
Tiger misses with a two punch combination.
Tiger swings for the body but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Alyoshin's shoulder, as Alyoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger is looking for a counter combo.
Tiger moves out of range as Alyoshin strikes.
Alyoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Tiger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alyoshin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tigers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin closes the distance but Tiger moves to the side
and Tiger counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alyoshin takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Alyoshin darts in and clinches Tiger up against the cage.
Alyoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Alyoshin tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Alyoshin back against the cage.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiger avoids it.
Tiger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alyoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigers head.
Alyoshin lands an uppercut.
Alyoshin keeps control of Tiger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alyoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin misses with some punches.
Alyoshin pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alyoshin cracks Tiger with a nice body shot.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alyoshin landing knees to the body.
Tiger managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Alyoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses
and Tiger counters with a series of strikes. Alyoshin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alyoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Alyoshin throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alyoshin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alyoshin clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiger avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Tiger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alyoshin blocks an uppercut.
Alyoshin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tiger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alyoshin can turn it around.
Alyoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiger avoids it.
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
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.
Tiger misses with a straight left.
Alyoshin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiger in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a nice looking combination but Tiger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alyoshin jabs Tiger right on the nose. Tiger blinks but takes it well.
Alyoshin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Tiger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alyoshin lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Tiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alyoshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alyoshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands an uppercut.
Alyoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Alyoshin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tiger won't want to take too many of those.
Alyoshin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alyoshin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alyoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alyoshin misses with a knee to the head.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Alyoshin gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiger wants to stall.
Alyoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alyoshin connects with a knee right up the middle! Tiger tumbles to the floor and Alyoshin stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin is the new heavyweight champion!
Grant Alyoshin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reni Manfield (ranked 189 p4p, 433 weight class) and The Royal Savage (ranked 32 p4p, 66 weight class). The Royal Savage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reni Manfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Reni Manfield has been cut.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Manfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manfield moves away.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage cracks Manfield with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Savage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Manfield to stand back up!
Manfield is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Oh Manfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Manfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Manfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manfield passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manfield is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Manfield wants to advance to full mount but Savage doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfield trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Manfield passes into half guard.
Manfield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savage.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage avoids a kick to the body.
Savage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage digs a good body shot into Manfield's ribs.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Manfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savage to the ground. Manfield is now in Savage's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield passes into half guard.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Savage regains half guard, as Manfield was trying to land strikes.
Manfield passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Royal Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savage with a jab.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage throws a right and a left that Manfield avoids nicely.
Manfield tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to stand up but Manfield isn't so interested in that idea.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage wants to stand up but Manfield is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Royal Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage misses with the combination.
Manfield misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Manfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manfield slips under a jab from Savage.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage cracks Manfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manfield.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manfield.
Manfield slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Manfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savage throws a series of punches but Manfield avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield has Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield lands a takedown into guard.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manfield's guard. Nice move by Savage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Royal Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Manfield's shoulder, as Manfield tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Manfield misses its target.
Manfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Savage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield is looking to clinch.
Manfield drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield looking for a takedown.
Savage lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savage tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Savage.
Manfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Manfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Good body shot from Manfield.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Manfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Manfield stops Savage from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield tries to pass to full mount but Savage defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but The Royal Savage just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
The Royal Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manfield tries to advance to mount but Savage denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage pushes Manfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Savage dodges the ground and pound from Manfield.
Manfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Savage works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manfield throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Manfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Savage?
Savage blocking the ground and pound.
Manfield punching from mount but Savage doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Manfield raining down shots from the mount!
Savage is trying to stand up.
Manfield looking to ground and pound but Savage is blocking nicely.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Manfield's attempts to control the action.
Manfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manfield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savage has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savage!
Manfield working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage won't allow Manfield to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savage's guard.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Manfield prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield had his way with The Royal Savage in that round.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Savage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Savage really felt that one!
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage throws a right hand that Manfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Manfield also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Savage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manfield takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Manfield walks into a jab.
Manfield dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Savage throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Savage misses.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Manfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savage cracks Manfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manfield moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Manfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield jabs Savage right on the nose. Savage blinks but takes it well.
Manfield digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Manfield throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Manfield.
Savage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfield thumps Savage with a low kick.
Manfield moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Manfield scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield forces his way into half guard.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield.
Manfield throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Manfield has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Savage defend it? Manfield steps over the head and cranks it - Savage is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Manfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Reni Manfield, 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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