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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Aphone (ranked 5552 p4p, 5557 weight class) and Chris Butcher (ranked 577 p4p, 579 weight class). Aphone comes to the cage accompanied by Enjoy the silence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Aphone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Butcher!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aphone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aphone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher darts in and clinches Aphone up against the cage.
Butcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Aphone dodges an elbow strike from Butcher.
Aphone breaks from the clinch.
Aphone misses with a series of wild punches.
Aphone misses with a looping left.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aphone throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Chris Butcher has been cut.
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Aphone.
Aphone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aphone keeps the fight on the outside.
Aphone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aphone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aphone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphone throws a right and a left that Butcher avoids nicely.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Aphone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aphone misses with a few strikes there.
Butcher lands a high kick!
 It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut.
Aphone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butcher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aphone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butcher in his tracks.
Olivier Aphone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Aphone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olivier Aphone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Butcher.
Aphone throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Aphone does no damage.
Butcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aphone misses with a series of wild punches.
Butcher is looking for the big counter here.
Aphone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butcher counters with a good, hard body kick but Aphone shrugs it off.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aphone as he avoids it easily.
Butcher misses with a takedown
enabling Aphone to counter with a crisp jab.
Aphone lands a body shot.
Aphone fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphone misses with the combination.
Butcher dives in and grabs Aphone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aphone pushes down on Butcher's head and hops out.
Butcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aphone.
Aphone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher fails with the takedown.
Aphone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Butcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aphone.
Butcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Aphone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher shoots in for a takedown but Aphone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aphone is looking to counter punch.
Oooooh!!! Aphone has knocked Butcher down with a huge combo! Aphone steps away and waves a wobbly Butcher back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Butcher is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aphone misses with a two punch combination.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Aphone finish him?
Aphone pounces like a tiger and cracks Butcher with a vicious hook! Butcher is down but not out! Aphone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olivier Aphone!
Olivier Aphone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Natural Order, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 3551 p4p, 4597 weight class) and Darius Jones (ranked 443 p4p, 523 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darius Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gable throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gable decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Jones's guard.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Gable prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Jones's guard.
Gable landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable stops Jones from standing up.
Gable postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Gable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gable 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.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gable passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gable keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has one foot on Gable's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gable scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Gable has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gable sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gable passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gable is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gable to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gable wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Gable!
Daniel Gable tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Rowley (ranked 3729 p4p, 4383 weight class) and Gerald Phoenix (ranked 341 p4p, 362 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Stephen Rowley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stephen Rowley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Rowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Rowley moved out of range nicely.
Rowley throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Rowley defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Rowley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phoenix backs up against the cage.
Rowley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Phoenix's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rowley.
Rowley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
It looked like Rowley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phoenix.
Rowley throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Rowley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rowley forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Rowley as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Rowley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Rowley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rowley pulls guard successfully.
Phoenix is sitting in close to Rowley's body. Rowley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Phoenix is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Phoenix is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rowley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stephen Rowley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mbape Smooth (ranked 4617 p4p, 3500 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 510 p4p, 447 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mbape Smooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smooth throws a solid leg kick but Tampukpuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smooth.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tampukpuk looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
We've been told by Smooth's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smooth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smooth throws a chopping leg kick but Tampukpuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tampukpuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smooth is able to avoid easily.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smooth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smooth 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.
Smooth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampukpuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch but Smooth slips to the side
and Smooth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tampukpuk is rocked!
Smooth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tampukpuk. That did some damage!
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Tampukpuk's head back.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Smooth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smooth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smooth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tampukpuk.
Smooth digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Tampukpuk throws out a powerful jab.
Smooth throws a combination. Tampukpuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth throws a leg kick which misses Tampukpuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Tampukpuk tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smooth drops Tampukpuk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tampukpuk looks back up at him and smiles so Smooth waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tampukpuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
A solid body kick from Smooth.
Smooth connects with a leg kick.
Tampukpuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back.
Smooth looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smooth backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Tampukpuk's temple! It sends Tampukpuk violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smooth celebrates and the doctors try to help Tampukpuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mbape Smooth!
Mbape Smooth 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 Yaroslav Amosov (ranked 3001 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Branson Burt (ranked 352 p4p, 374 weight class). Burt has chosen Got the Life as his entrance music. Yaroslav Amosov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Branson Burt's chin.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yaroslav Amosov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branson Burt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt clinches.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Amosov blocks with his arms.
Amosov wants to get back to striking at distance but Burt won't allow it.
Burt jumps guard but Amosov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burt tries a knee to the head but Amosov blocks it.
Amosov throws a punch but it's blocked by Burt.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amosov dodges an elbow strike from Burt.
Burt lands a knee to the body.
Amosov is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Burt.
Amosov lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amosov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amosov connects with a body shot that sends Burt's belly button to the back.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burt moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but Amosov is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amosov lands a shoulder strike.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burt moves into the clinch.
Amosov tries to stall but Burt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Amosov.
Amosov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amosov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
Burt landing knees to the head.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amosov avoids it.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Amosov blocks with his arms.
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but Amosov is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Burt backwards.
Amosov breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amosov connects with a body shot that sends Burt's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amosov. Burt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amosov is trying to break the clinch but Burt has him pressed against the cage.
Amosov is looking to break free of the clinch but Burt has double underhooks.
Amosov is looking to break free of the clinch but Burt has double underhooks.
Burt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amosov is trying to break free.
Amosov trying to stall but Burt improves his position.
Amosov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burt clinches with his opponent.
Amosov tries to break free but Burt pushes him back against the cage.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Amosov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Amosov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Burt. Amosov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pehtori Pojankivi (ranked 2583 p4p, 3134 weight class) and Methodios McIntyre (ranked 304 p4p, 362 weight class). McIntyre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gallantry. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pehtori Pojankivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre staying out of range there.
A jab from Pojankivi misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McIntyre scores with a jab. Pojankivi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Pehtori Pojankivi has been cut.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
McIntyre misses with a head kick.
McIntyre throws a hook but Pojankivi avoids it easily.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Pojankivi slaps the foot to one side.
McIntyre misses with a hook.
Pojankivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Pojankivi.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
We've been told by Pojankivi's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pojankivi throws a half hearted mid kick.
McIntyre walks into a left hand.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Pojankivi slaps the foot to one side.
Pojankivi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Pojankivi.
It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Pojankivi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McIntyre finds it's way round the side to connect with Pojankivi's head.
McIntyre catches Pojankivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McIntyre rushes Pojankivi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pojankivi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McIntyre drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pojankivi right on the button. Pojankivi goes down! McIntyre follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McIntyre gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 2859 p4p, 2396 weight class) and Do No Joy (ranked 284 p4p, 246 weight class). Do No Joy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do No Joy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No Joy as he jumps to the side.
No Joy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by No Joy!
No Joy wants to slow Berkut down by chopping away at his legs.
Berkut tries to score a power double leg takedown but No Joy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berkut somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Berkut with that takedown attempt.
No Joy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for No Joy.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No Joy lunges at Berkut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berkut's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berkut.
Berkut shoots for a double leg takedown but No Joy sprawls well. He's pushed Berkut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berkut shoots in but no luck this time.
Berkut backing away here, and No Joy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
No Joy lands with a straight right. Berkut didn't see that one coming.
Berkut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berkut tries to land a front kick but No Joy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No Joy throws out a counter right but Berkut avoids it with no problem.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and No Joy counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but No Joy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No Joy tries to work over Berkut's front leg with a kick but Berkut checks it.
Nice takedown defense from No Joy. No joy for Berkut on that attempt.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but No Joy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berkut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berkut lands in his opponent's guard.
No Joy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
No Joy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
No Joy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
No Joy wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if No Joy can do anything to dispel that myth.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
Berkut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berkut 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.
Berkut won't allow No Joy to sweep him here.
Berkut is working No Joy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but No Joy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut is looking to work some ground and pound but No Joy has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. No Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
No Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Berkut has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
No Joy striking off his back but it's not causing Berkut any problems.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut chips away with some ground and pound.
No Joy working a defensive guard here.
No Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Do No Joy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No Joy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No Joy misses with a low kick.
Berkut tries to counter with a takedown but No Joy is quick to defend against it.
No Joy works the jab nicely.
Berkut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and No Joy counters with a left to the body.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but No Joy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but No Joy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No Joy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berkut attempts a counter takedown but No Joy avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from No Joy is predictable there
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
No Joy is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No Joy is looking to control Berkut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can No Joy avoid being mounted?
No Joy is trying to get back to full guard.
No Joy wants to control the action here but instead Berkut manages to pass to full mount!
Berkut wants to control the pace but No Joy is squirming around nicely.
No Joy can't escape the position.
Berkut trying to control but No Joy is having none of it.
No Joy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No Joy wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks No Joy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
No Joy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berkut wants to free his trapped foot but No Joy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berkut lands with a punch from half guard.
Berkut sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but No Joy defends the submission attempt.
Berkut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
No Joy is pressing down on Berkut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
No Joy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berkut puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berkut winds up and cracks No Joy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkut lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to No Joy's temple.
No Joy trying to control here.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berkut 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.
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
That kick from No Joy tenderised Berkut's leg. Berkut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No Joy as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from No Joy as Berkut shoots in.
No Joy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berkut is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berkut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Berkut moves out of range of the body kick from No Joy.
Berkut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
No Joy throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Berkut manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut slows the pace down.
No Joy sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut is looking to take a break and control but No Joy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut is nestled in close to No Joy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
No Joy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berkut working No Joy over with strikes.
No Joy punching from the bottom.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No Joy wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berkut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to No Joy's temple.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
No Joy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkut is working away from the top position though.
Berkut working over No Joy with some ground and pound. No Joy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, No Joy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
No Joy is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Do No Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
No Joy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
No Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berkut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
No Joy is rocked!
Berkut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
No Joy is still in real trouble! Can Berkut finish him?
Berkut landing some decent shots from guard.
Berkut arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! No Joy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
A victorious Kirill Berkut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Wood (ranked 2280 p4p, 4667 weight class) and Vonte Smith (ranked 132 p4p, 232 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men - 50 Cent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vonte Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.
Wood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Wood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood forces his way into half guard.
Smith pushes Wood off and gets back to his feet.
Wood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wood.
Wood controlling the action here.
Wood prevents Smith from standing back up.
Wood trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Wood 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.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood content to control rather than advance.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wood is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood controlling the position from side mount.
Wood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four 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.
Wood working the body and head with strikes.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wood tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wood shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wood shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wood dodges the punch combination from Smith.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wood is controlling him well.
Wood cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wood is controlling him well.
Smith is not content to let Wood control the position.
Wood in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Wood!
Jake Wood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dong Labelle (ranked 2022 p4p, 2838 weight class) and Takedown Mcgee Jr (ranked 261 p4p, 363 weight class). Takedown Mcgee Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dong Labelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee Jr tries to clinch
and Labelle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee Jr moves in looking to clinch but Labelle pushes him off.
Labelle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Labelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Labelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Labelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgee Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Labelle missing with a left hand there. Mcgee Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee Jr closes the distance and pushes Labelle back into the cage.
Mcgee Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Mcgee Jr trying to control the position but instead, Labelle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgee Jr into the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Labelle dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcgee Jr tries to stall but Labelle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcgee Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Labelle blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr misses with a body punch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Mcgee Jr pushes Labelle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr tries a body shot but Labelle blocks it.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Mcgee Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Labelle won't want to take too many of those.
Labelle lands a right hand.
Labelle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr tries a knee to the head but Labelle blocks it.
Labelle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Labelle avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgee Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Labelle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee Jr's head.
Labelle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Mcgee Jr misses with a body punch.
Labelle pushes Mcgee Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labelle throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Labelle blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Labelle up against the cage.
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr tries a body shot but Labelle blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takedown Mcgee Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcgee Jr defending well as Labelle loads up on a big left hand.
Labelle sets himself, and Mcgee Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Labelle avoids it this time.
Labelle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Labelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Labelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgee Jr throws out a counter right but Labelle avoids it with no problem.
Mcgee Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labelle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong Labelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr is struggling to control the position.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr slows down the pace here.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Labelle as Mcgee Jr tries to tie him up.
Mcgee Jr just leaning against Labelle, taking a breather.
Labelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgee Jr up against the cage.
Mcgee Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Labelle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgee Jr can turn it around.
Mcgee Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takedown Mcgee Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgee Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labelle's elbow.
Labelle trying to control the position but instead, Mcgee Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Labelle into the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Mcgee Jr landing knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Nice elbow from Mcgee Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr blocks a body shot from Labelle.
Mcgee Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labelle wants to break free but Mcgee Jr has control.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgee Jr.
The referee calls for Mcgee Jr to work.
Mcgee Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Labelle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Labelle blocks with his arms.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Labelle avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Labelle as Mcgee Jr tries to tie him up.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Labelle is blocking nicely.
Labelle misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Labelle avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr letting Labelle take a breather here.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takedown Mcgee Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Labelle lunges at Mcgee Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgee Jr's hand.
Labelle throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Labelle pushes him away.
Mcgee Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Labelle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Labelle digs a good body shot into Mcgee Jr's ribs.
Mcgee Jr swings for the body but Labelle moves out of range.
Labelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Labelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgee Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labelle lands with a cross.
Mcgee Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labelle moves away.
Mcgee Jr is looking to clinch.
Labelle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Labelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Labelle cracks Mcgee Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Labelle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Labelle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr has closed the distance and engaged Labelle in a clinch.
Mcgee Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcgee Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labelle's brow.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgee Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Labelle is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Labelle being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Labelle misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Mcgee Jr leaning against his opponent.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Labelle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Labelle tries to break the clinch but Mcgee Jr is controlling the position.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgee Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgee Jr takes a shot to the head.
Labelle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgee Jr backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcgee Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Labelle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dong Labelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Labelle to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Labelle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgee Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Takedown Mcgee Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Smith (ranked 1230 p4p, 2147 weight class) and Diego Armando (ranked 168 p4p, 273 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to clinch.
Seth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith blocks a jab.
Armando looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Armando is having none of it.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Armando.
Smith tries to clinch but Armando moves away
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Armando swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Armando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to clinch up but Armando keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Armando lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith slips under a jab from Armando.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to clinch but Armando is avoiding it.
Armando throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Armando moves out of range.
Armando swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Armando let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armando scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is looking to clinch but Armando is avoiding it.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Armando.
Armando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armando has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armando lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to clinch but Armando is avoiding it.
Armando lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Armando is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith tries to clinch
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
Armando lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armando appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to clinch
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Armando circles away.
Armando swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to clinch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Armando circles away.
Armando cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries to clinch there but Armando circles away.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith moves to clinch but Armando breaks away
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando keeps the fight on the outside.
Armando digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith wants to clinch
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Armando.
Armando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Armando circles away.
Armando lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Armando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Armando.
Armando misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith tries to clinch
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Armando 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.
Smith wants to clinch but Armando slips to the side
and Armando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 Smith is rocked!
Smith wants to clinch
and Armando counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Armando isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Armando!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
Seth Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens but i’ll be back to the grindstone and you’ll see me soon everybody! Thank you all! '.
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