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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gohan Siduka (ranked 24640 p4p, 24633 weight class) and Topi Taunus (ranked 536 p4p, 548 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Topi Taunus enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gohan Siduka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topi Taunus!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siduka shoots for a double leg takedown but Taunus sprawls well. He's pushed Siduka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taunus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Siduka looks to score with a jab to the body but Taunus is just out of range.
Taunus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siduka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taunus counters with a head kick. That will keep Siduka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gohan Siduka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taunus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Siduka misses.
Taunus throws a counter combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taunus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taunus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Taunus tenderised Siduka's leg. Siduka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siduka throws a right hand that Taunus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taunus also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Siduka. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siduka throws a right and a left that Taunus avoids nicely.
Siduka darts in trying to clinch
and Taunus counters with a head kick. That will keep Siduka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Siduka throws an overhand right that lands on Taunus's shoulder, as Taunus tries to avoid the shot.
Siduka dives in and grabs Taunus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taunus pushes down on Siduka's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Taunus.
Siduka tries to clinch
and Taunus counters with a head kick.
Taunus keeps Siduka at a distance using the push kick.
Siduka is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taunus.
Taunus scores with a push kick.
Taunus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siduka circles away quickly and effectively.
Taunus drives through and clinches with Siduka against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taunus tries to land knees in the clinch but Siduka avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taunus working Siduka over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taunus stalling the fight.
Taunus scores a nice knee to the body.
Taunus breaks the clinch.
Siduka shoots in for a double leg but Taunus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gohan Siduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taunus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taunus swats away the attempt to clinch by Siduka.
Siduka just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Taunus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siduka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taunus lands a head kick. Siduka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Gohan Siduka has been cut.
Taunus keeps the fight on the outside.
Taunus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taunus rushes Siduka and presses him up against the cage.
Siduka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taunus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taunus is struggling to control the position.
Taunus leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siduka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Siduka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taunus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siduka is defending well for now.
Taunus scores a nice knee to the body.
Taunus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taunus.
Taunus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taunus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siduka.
Taunus throws a head kick that Siduka semi-blocks.
Siduka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siduka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taunus. Taunus obviously looking to wear him down.
Siduka ducks right into an uppercut from Taunus.
 Siduka is rocked!
Gohan Siduka's cut is getting worse.
Sloppy strikes from Taunus. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Siduka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taunus feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Siduka collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Topi Taunus!
During a confident post fight interview, Topi Taunus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between li Wang (ranked 24569 p4p, 24586 weight class) and Esad Chimaev (ranked 641 p4p, 637 weight class). li Wang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, li Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Esad Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wang forces Chimaev back against the cage and clinches.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chimaev prevents a body shot from Wang.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wang attempts a counter takedown but Chimaev avoids it well and moves away.
Wang gets a clinch.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev thumps Wang with a low kick.
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Chimaev blocks the leg kick.
Chimaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wang's waist but Wang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimaev off to one side.
li Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Chimaev.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wang rushes Chimaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaev keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chimaev wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chimaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chimaev's head.
Wang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chimaev is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Chimaev is trying to control but can't.
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang stalling.
Chimaev is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chimaev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang wants to stand and escape but instead Chimaev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chimaev won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Chimaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Chimaev trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chimaev.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Chimaev sits in half guard.
Chimaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang is staying active underneath Chimaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang taking some punishment here, with Chimaev in his half guard.
Chimaev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chimaev has cracked it and Wang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chimaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Esad Chimaev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cal Worthington (ranked 4875 p4p, 4254 weight class) and Steve Hugo (ranked 550 p4p, 510 weight class). Steve Hugo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cal Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hugo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hugo blocks the body kick.
Hugo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worthington throws a nice looking combination but Hugo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hugo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Worthington drops Hugo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Worthington follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Worthington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Inganno (ranked 3772 p4p, 4851 weight class) and Avatna Haviid (ranked 411 p4p, 467 weight class). 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 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Braxton Inganno !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avatna Haviid!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haviid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inganno manages to avoid it.
Haviid's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haviid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Inganno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Inganno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Inganno .
Horrible takedown attempt by Inganno or perhaps it was just good defense by Haviid, which made it look bad.
Inganno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haviid tries a low kick but Inganno avoids it.
Haviid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inganno throws out the jab.
Inganno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inganno . Haviid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haviid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haviid scores with a shot to the body.
Haviid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inganno .
Haviid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haviid tries to land a front kick but Inganno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haviid scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haviid misses with a straight right.
Inganno loads up on a big right hand but Haviid slips the punch.
Haviid misses with a body shot.
Haviid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inganno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haviid takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inganno . Haviid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haviid scores with a shot to the body.
Haviid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inganno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haviid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Inganno throws a hook but Haviid blocks it.
Inganno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Inganno swings widly with a right hand
and Haviid counters with a good low kick that Inganno was not able to check.
Haviid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Inganno throws a body punch but Haviid moves out of range.
Inganno throws a right and a left that Haviid avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haviid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Inganno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haviid cracks a nice hook into Inganno 's ribs.
A big left from Inganno misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haviid, as that shot connected.
Inganno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haviid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Inganno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haviid.
Haviid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haviid moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Inganno blocks the low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Inganno .
Haviid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inganno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Inganno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Inganno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haviid keeps working.
Haviid tries to buck Inganno off but Inganno is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inganno has hold of Haviid's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Haviid seems comfortable defending it but Inganno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Haviid is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Haviid is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Inganno couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braxton Inganno !
Braxton Inganno was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drud Simpson (ranked 3512 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Seo Boy (ranked 390 p4p, 415 weight class). Drud Simpson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drud Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seo Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.
Boy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boy misses with a low kick.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boy.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Boy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
 It looks like Seo Boy has been cut.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drud Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boy to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boy prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson throws a combination. Boy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Simpson as he checks the leg kick.
Boy throws a front kick aimed at Simpson's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy won't allow it.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seo Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Boy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Boy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Boy thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy misses with a leg kick.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Boy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simpson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Boy only half commits.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Boy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simpson is able to avoid easily.
Simpson fails with the takedown.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Boy misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seo Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seo Boy'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!
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson is looking for a takedown.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seo Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drud Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.
Simpson has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson wants to break free but Boy has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Simpson steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy connects with a leg kick.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Boy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boy scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boy connects with a leg kick.
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Simpson cracks Boy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boy walks into a left hand.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy throws a front kick aimed at Simpson's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
Boy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boy tries to work over Simpson's front leg with a kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson tests Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson rushes Boy and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boy throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Boy only half commits.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy, which made it look bad.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Simpson tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boy breaks the clinch.
Simpson scores with a nice head shot.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson gets a clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boy breaks the clinch.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boy to the ground. Simpson is now in Boy's guard.
Boy wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him.
Simpson feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boy stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy, which made it look bad.
Boy tries a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Boy leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boy sprawls well. Boy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Simpson shoots in.
Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson lands with a hook. Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seo Boy.
I think Boy 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Seo Boy!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Seo Boy!
Seo Boy wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Seo Boy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trayvon Lewis (ranked 3856 p4p, 3418 weight class) and Maruyama Takeshi (ranked 475 p4p, 435 weight class). Maruyama Takeshi 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 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trayvon Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maruyama Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeshi misses with a straight right.
Takeshi checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takeshi with a jab.
Takeshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with a hook.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maruyama Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Takeshi throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeshi sprawls and moves away.
Takeshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewis in his tracks.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis slips a straight right by Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Takeshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewis in his tracks.
Takeshi misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi misses with an uppercut.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Takeshi takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Takeshi throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Takeshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeshi misses the shot to the body.
Takeshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Takeshi misses with a straight right.
Lewis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takeshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takeshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Maruyama Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Takeshi throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Takeshi.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takeshi thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lewis is rocked!
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeshi.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lewis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Takeshi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lewis. Takeshi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maruyama Takeshi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Inganno (ranked 2672 p4p, 4114 weight class) and Erih Kalan (ranked 346 p4p, 500 weight class). Tommy Inganno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Inganno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erih Kalan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalan throws a hook but Inganno blocks it.
Inganno is looking to counter punch.
Inganno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inganno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalan drops his hands momentarily and Inganno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 Kalan is rocked!
Kalan throws a sloppy body shot
and Inganno counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalan is still on wobbly legs! Can Inganno finish him?
Inganno connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kalan covering up! Inganno comes in with a big uppercut and Kalan goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Inganno!
Tommy Inganno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tickle Machine (ranked 3054 p4p, 2815 weight class) and Conrad Cartwright (ranked 356 p4p, 331 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tickle Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Machine into the cage.
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tickle Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Tickle Machine has been cut.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a crisp right that sends Machine to the canvas! Cartwright follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Priapus (ranked 2838 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Jacques Tremblay (ranked 343 p4p, 335 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Priapus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay avoids the body shot from Priapus.
Tremblay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priapus circles away.
Tremblay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Priapus's guard.
Priapus looking for a sweep. Not yet Priapus, not yet.
Tremblay slips nicely into half guard.
Priapus tries to get to full guard but Tremblay has control of the leg.
Tremblay trying to control from half guard but Priapus is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tremblay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay is trying to control. Priapus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priapus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priapus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tremblay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priapus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Priapus tries to get out of the position.
Tremblay stopping the sweep attempt from Priapus.
Tremblay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priapus is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tremblay seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priapus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priapus.
Priapus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tremblay preventing the sweep.
Tremblay is pushing down on Priapus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priapus is fighting to maintain full guard but Tremblay has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay is taking a breather. Priapus 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.
Priapus is not content to let Tremblay control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tremblay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tremblay 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.
Tremblay lands with a punch from half guard.
Priapus tries to get to full guard but Tremblay has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priapus tries to roll over but Tremblay keeps him under 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.
Priapus trying to control from the bottom.
Priapus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priapus trying to control but Tremblay postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tremblay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priapus.
Priapus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tremblay defending well as Priapus loads up on a big left hand.
Tremblay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tremblay moves out of range of the strikes.
Priapus keeps the fight on the outside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tremblay or perhaps it was just good defense by Priapus, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Priapus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filippo Priapus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but Priapus shows good takedown defense.
Filippo Priapus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Tremblay.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a takedown. Priapus tries to sprawl out of it but Tremblay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priapus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Priapus lands a jab to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priapus stuffs the takedown.
Tremblay with a poor takedown
and Priapus counters with a straight right hand.
Tremblay slips under a jab from Priapus.
A little jabbing left from Tremblay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tremblay throws a looping overhand right but Priapus ducks down to avoid it.
Priapus cracks Tremblay with an open hand slap.
Priapus looks to throw the jab but Tremblay is out of range.
Priapus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priapus lands a right hook to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priapus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Priapus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Priapus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tremblay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Priapus defends well and Tremblay ends up having to push Priapus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Priapus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tremblay fails with the takedown.
Priapus scores with a body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priapus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priapus wants it to stay on the feet.
Priapus lands a lovely overhand right.
Priapus works the jab nicely.
Priapus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tremblay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priapus.
Priapus jabs Tremblay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priapus works Tremblay's body with a nice hook.
Priapus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priapus dips to his left and cracks Tremblay with an uppercut!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priapus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tremblay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tremblay blocks a jab.
Priapus scores with a jab. Tremblay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priapus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tremblay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tremblay slips a jab from Priapus.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for Priapus.
Priapus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tremblay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filippo Priapus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Priapus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tremblay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tremblay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Priapus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tremblay slips under a jab from Priapus.
Tremblay with the counter takedown but Priapus avoids it easily.
Priapus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tremblay doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priapus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tremblay.
A jab lands there for Priapus.
Tremblay walks into a left hand.
Filippo Priapus is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Priapus misses.
Tremblay wants to counter the offense by Priapus and move into the clinch position.
Tremblay fails with the takedown.
Priapus misses with a body shot.
Tremblay has his takedown stuffed
and Priapus counters with a stiff right hand.
Filippo Priapus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Tremblay.
A big left from Priapus misses.
Priapus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tremblay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Priapus on his heels. He'll look to pass Priapus's guard now, I'm sure.
Priapus working a defensive guard here.
Tremblay content to stall in guard here.
Priapus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priapus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tremblay won't allow Priapus to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay trying to control the position from guard on top but Priapus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tremblay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Priapus lands with a straight right. Tremblay didn't see that one coming.
Tremblay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Priapus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priapus catches Tremblay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Priapus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priapus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremblay can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tremblay ducks under a wild hook from Priapus.
Tremblay moves out of range as Priapus strikes.
Priapus scores with a decent looking hook.
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
Priapus is looking to counter punch.
Priapus throws a big shot that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priapus finds it's way round the side to connect with Tremblay's head.
Tremblay misses with a takedown
letting Priapus counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Priapus there.
Priapus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tremblay.
Priapus with a jab.
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Priapus counters with a nice body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priapus dips to his left and cracks Tremblay with an uppercut!
Tremblay blocks a jab.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priapus's waist but Priapus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.
Tremblay fails with the takedown
enabling Priapus to counter with a crisp jab.
Tremblay with a poor takedown
and Priapus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priapus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priapus throws a body shot but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priapus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priapus wants it to stay on the feet.
Tremblay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priapus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Priapus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tremblay moves out of range as Priapus strikes.
Tremblay avoids the body shot from Priapus.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Priapus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Priapus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Priapus throws a good cross that connects.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay drops his hands momentarily and Priapus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Priapus to counter with a crisp jab.
Priapus lands a jab to the nose.
Priapus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tremblay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Priapus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Priapus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay fails with the takedown
enabling Priapus to counter with a crisp jab.
Priapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Priapus sizes up Tremblay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filippo Priapus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Priapus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Priapus cracks Tremblay with an open hand slap.
Priapus scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Tremblay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priapus punishes Tremblay's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filippo Priapus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Priapus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Filippo Priapus!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Filippo Priapus!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Filippo Priapus!
Filippo Priapus wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Filippo Priapus waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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