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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butterfingers Butts (ranked 5788 p4p, 24731 weight class) and Topi Taunus (ranked 519 p4p, 554 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butterfingers Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topi Taunus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butts connects with a crisp jab.
Taunus ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taunus.
Butts misses with a hook
and Taunus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Butterfingers Butts has been cut.
Taunus defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Taunus responds with a good body kick, but Butts manages to step out the way in time.
Butts thuds his right hand into Taunus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taunus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Butts misses.
Taunus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taunus moves away from the strike by Butts.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Taunus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taunus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taunus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Taunus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taunus unleashes a big counter combination but Butts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Butts misses its intended target.
Taunus ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Taunus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taunus ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taunus breaks the clinch.
Taunus takes the fight into the clinch.
Taunus stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Taunus.
Taunus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
Butts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taunus scores with a knee to the head.
Taunus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taunus. Taunus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Butts misses.
Butts throws a big shot that misses.
Taunus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Taunus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Taunus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butts.
Butts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taunus slips under a jab from Butts.
Taunus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taunus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A head kick misses from Taunus.
Butts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taunus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Butts blocks it well.
Taunus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taunus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taunus on the side of the head.
Taunus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butts.
Taunus throws a big counter head kick but Butts avoids it with no problem.
Butts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butts misses with a right hand
and Taunus counters with a solid body kick.
Jab from Butts.
Taunus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butts.
Taunus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butts throws out the jab.
Butts throws a jab but it's blocked by Taunus.
Butts misses with a hook.
Taunus takes the fight into the clinch.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taunus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butts up against the cage.
Butts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taunus takes a shot to the head.
Taunus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butts blocks it with crossed arms.
Taunus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taunus pushes off an throws an elbow but Butts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Butts misses with a punch on the inside.
Butts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taunus tries to work over Butts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taunus misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butts.
Butts misses with a punch on the inside.
Taunus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taunus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taunus momentarily.
Taunus moves forwards but Butts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butts throws a shot from downtown. Taunus moves away and avoids it.
Taunus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butts.
Butts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taunus needs to keep his hands up - Butts had a free shot at his head there.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Taunus throws a big counter head kick but Butts avoids it with no problem.
Butts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Taunus throws a counter combo.
Taunus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taunus slips under a jab.
Taunus throws a solid leg kick but Butts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taunus.
Butts misses with a lunging right hand
and Butts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Taunus moved out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Butts.
Taunus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butts circles away quickly and effectively.
Butts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taunus takes one to the chin there.
Butts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taunus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Butts lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taunus has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butts.
Taunus tries to land knees in the clinch but Butts avoids the damage to the body.
Butts throws a head punch that misses.
Taunus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Butts misses with the head strike.
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!
Butts misses with the head strike.
Butts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taunus.
Taunus tries to land a knee to the head but Butts blocks with his arms.
Butts prevents a body shot from Taunus.
Still in the clinch, Taunus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taunus manages to break the clinch.
Butts avoids the head kick by Taunus.
Butts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butts lands a jab.
Butts digs a good hook to Taunus's body.
Taunus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Butts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butts looks to score with a jab to the body but Taunus is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Butts throws a jab when Taunus was well out of range.
Butts avoids a kick to the body.
Butts avoids a kick to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taunus.
Taunus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butts finds it's way round the side to connect with Taunus's head.
Butts throws an overhand right that lands on Taunus's shoulder, as Taunus tries to avoid the shot.
Taunus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Butts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taunus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butts throws a jab but it's blocked by Taunus.
Taunus throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Butts lands a lovely overhand right.
Butts misses with a straight right.
Taunus walks into a straight right hand from Butts.
A jab from Butts does it's job there.
Butts blocks a head kick by Taunus.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Butts lands a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taunus blocks an uppercut.
Butts working aggressively here.
Butts swings wildly with an uppercut but Taunus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taunus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butts throws a head punch that misses.
Taunus blocks an uppercut.
Taunus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taunus throws a sloppy head kick and Butts moves out of range easily.
Butts misses with a hook. Taunus ducked under it nicely.
Taunus misses with a few strikes there.
Taunus ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts misses the jab.
Taunus throws a counter combo.
Butts throws a hook but Taunus blocks it.
Butts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taunus throws a head kick that misses.
Taunus looks winded!
Taunus defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Taunus.
Taunus moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Butts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taunus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taunus.
Butts scores with a decent looking hook.
Butts misses with a looping right.
Butts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taunus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Butts misses the jab.
A big right from Butts misses.
Taunus tries to clinch up but Butts circles away and keeps his distance.
Butts lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butterfingers Butts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butterfingers Butts'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!
Taunus lands a leg kick that knocks Butts off balance momentarily.
Butts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taunus can do to turn this around?
Butts throws out a powerful jab.
Taunus throws a front kick that sends Butts stumbling back into the cage.
Butts missing with a left hand there. Taunus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taunus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butts gets tackled into the cage by Taunus. Taunus maintains the clinch.
Taunus misses with a knee to the head.
Butts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taunus backwards.
Taunus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Taunus.
Taunus can't find room to land a body shot as Butts controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butts.
Taunus effectively controlling the action here.
Butts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butts misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taunus.
Taunus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butts is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts throws a head punch that misses.
Butts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taunus wants a takedown.
Butts swings wildly with an uppercut but Taunus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taunus is stalling here.
Taunus blocking some punches.
Butts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taunus misses with a knee strike.
Taunus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taunus misses with an elbow over the top.
Taunus has Butts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Topi Taunus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taunus is breathing heavily.
Butts misses with some punches.
Taunus blocks an uppercut.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
Butts has a couple of punches blocked by Taunus.
Butts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taunus backwards.
Taunus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
Butts swings wildly with an uppercut but Taunus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taunus blocking some punches.
Taunus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taunus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taunus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Butts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taunus trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Butts.
Butts struggles to land a body shot inside as Taunus controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taunus backwards.
Butts misses with a punch on the inside.
Butts prevents a body shot from Taunus.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
Taunus blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taunus has Butts pushed against the cage.
Butts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butts tries a body shot but Taunus blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butts.
Taunus can't find room to land a body shot as Butts controls the action.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
Taunus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butts or not.
Taunus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butts blocks a leg kick.
Butts throws an overhand right that lands on Taunus's shoulder, as Taunus tries to avoid the shot.
Taunus throws a hook to the side of Butts's head but Butts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Butts.
Butts misses the jab.
Butts avoids the body shot from Taunus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Butts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butts.
Butts throws a body shot but no joy.
Butts misses with a looping left.
Taunus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Butts lands a glancing blow to the side of Taunus's head.
Taunus ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Taunus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butts.
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!
Taunus blocks a jab.
Taunus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taunus defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
Taunus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Butts thuds his right hand into Taunus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Butts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Butts cracks Taunus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taunus walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Taunus's head back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Taunus is out of range.
Taunus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butts.
Butts lands a lovely overhand right.
Butts throws out a loose jab but Taunus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butts moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaunus.
Butts throws a poor cross that misses
and Taunus counters by clinching up.
Come on Taunus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taunus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butts misses with the head strike.
Taunus tries to land a knee to the head but Butts blocks with his arms.
Taunus slows down the pace here.
Taunus blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butts.
Butts misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taunus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butts's brow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taunus blocking some punches.
Taunus works on Butts's body with a couple of short punches.
Taunus tries to throw a body punch but Butts avoids it by throwing Taunus back against the cage.
Taunus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butts.
Taunus blocking some punches.
Butts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taunus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taunus tries for a takedown but Butts manages to get underhooks.
Butterfingers Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topi Taunus.
Taunus blocks an uppercut.
Butts lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butts misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butts.
Taunus tries to land a knee to the head but Butts blocks with his arms.
Butts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butts throws a head punch that misses.
Butts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Butts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Taunus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Butts prevents a body shot from Taunus.
Butts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butts throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taunus.
Butts throws a punch but it's blocked by Taunus.
Taunus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taunus.
Taunus is pushing Butts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Butts swings wildly with an uppercut but Taunus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Butts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taunus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taunus slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Taunus's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taunus.
Butts misses with a punch on the inside.
Butts misses with the head strike.
Butts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taunus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Butts finds it's target.
Taunus rushes Butts and presses him up against the cage.
Butts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taunus blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taunus lands a good knee to the midsection. Butts won't want to take too many of those.
Taunus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butts up against the cage.
Taunus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taunus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taunus just leaning against Butts, taking a breather.
Taunus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butts misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taunus.
Taunus slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taunus.
Taunus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Topi Taunus.
Butts throws a big shot that misses.
Butterfingers Butts is winning the standup battle so far.
Taunus throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Taunus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Butts.
Topi Taunus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Butts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butterfingers Butts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Butterfingers Butts!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Butterfingers Butts!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Butterfingers Butts!
Butterfingers Butts wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between li Wang (ranked 24676 p4p, 24115 weight class) and Cal Worthington (ranked 615 p4p, 602 weight class). li Wang had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 6 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cal Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worthington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like li Wang has been cut.
Worthington throws a big shot that misses.
Wang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worthington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wang lands a jab to Worthington's midsection.
Worthington's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Worthington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wang darts in and clinches Worthington up against the cage.
Worthington looking for a takedown.
Worthington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wang.
Worthington jumps guard but Wang stands there with Worthington around his waist. Worthington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Worthington lands.
Wang avoids the head kick by Worthington.
Nice straight punches there by Worthington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worthington.
 Wang is rocked!
li Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Worthington! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cal Worthington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Burns (ranked 5825 p4p, 5561 weight class) and Boniface Randriamaholison (ranked 521 p4p, 509 weight class). Randriamaholison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Careless Whisper (Remastered). Boniface Randriamaholison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Monty Burns's chin.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monty Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boniface Randriamaholison!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand.
Burns has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Randriamaholison defend it? Burns steps over the head and cranks it - Randriamaholison is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Burns!
A determined Monty Burns didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Corbin (ranked 4026 p4p, 5428 weight class) and Jari Lehtola (ranked 523 p4p, 589 weight class). Jari Lehtola 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulysses Corbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Lehtola!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lehtola finds it's way through Corbin's defenses.
Corbin misses with a body shot.
Lehtola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lehtola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corbin, pushing him back against the cage.
Lehtola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtola prevents a body shot from Corbin.
A shot in the inside from Lehtola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehtola.
Corbin leaning against his opponent.
Lehtola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehtola tries to work over Corbin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike.
Corbin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lehtola lands a body shot.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
A short uppercut from Corbin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtola lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lehtola pushes Corbin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lehtola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Lehtola is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lehtola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corbin is looking for a takedown.
Corbin has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
Corbin goes for a takedown attempt but Lehtola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Lehtola misses.
Lehtola connects with a jab.
Lehtola throws a good cross that connects.
Corbin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehtola looking to control.
Corbin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lehtola has momentary wrist control but Corbin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corbin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corbin 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.
Corbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lehtola looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehtola, not yet.
Corbin throws a big elbow that misses.
Corbin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corbin landing some decent shots from guard.
Corbin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corbin postures up and lands a big shot to Lehtola's brow.
Corbin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Corbin distracts Lehtola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corbin advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Corbin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Corbin 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Corbin content to control rather than advance.
Lehtola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corbin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corbin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Corbin passes to full mount!
Lehtola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corbin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corbin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lehtola?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corbin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corbin lands a nice shot to the head.
Corbin is landing with some decent strikes but Lehtola is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Corbin lands a couple of good shots and Lehtola has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Corbin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lehtola hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corbin lands punches and elbows.
Corbin is working the ground and pound. Can Lehtola escape?
Corbin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lehtola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corbin landing with strikes.
That's six 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!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Corbin scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Corbin is riding his opponent, not letting Lehtola buck him off.
Corbin throwing sloppy strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Corbin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Corbin has Lehtola flattened out and is raining down punches.
Corbin is working the ground and pound. Can Lehtola escape?
Corbin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lehtola hold on?
Corbin scores with punches and elbows.
Corbin lands a shot to the body.
Corbin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lehtola grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Corbin lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corbin scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lehtola is looking for a way out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtola is trapped and Corbin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Corbin scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lehtola is looking for a way out.
Corbin lands punches and elbows.
Corbin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Corbin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Corbin scores with punches from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Corbin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Corbin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jari Lehtola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtola throws a shot from downtown. Corbin moves away and avoids it.
Corbin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lehtola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corbin misses with a straight right.
Corbin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lehtola slips under a jab from Corbin.
Corbin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehtola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corbin momentarily.
Lehtola is looking to clinch.
Lehtola lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lehtola scores with a shot to the body.
Lehtola misses with an uppercut
and Corbin counters with a left to the body.
Corbin walks into a stiff left hand from Lehtola.
Corbin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehtola lands a jab to Corbin's midsection.
Corbin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtola can do to turn this around?
Corbin walks into a jab.
Lehtola looks to score with a jab to the body but Corbin is just out of range.
Lehtola misses with a body shot.
Corbin feinted with a counter takedown.
Corbin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehtola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corbin somewhat.
Lehtola throws a jab when Corbin was well out of range.
A big left from Corbin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbin misses with a two punch combination.
Lehtola wants to counter with a clinch but Corbin pushes him away.
Corbin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehtola.
Lehtola works over Corbin's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtola lands with a right hand.
Corbin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtola.
Corbin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corbin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Corbin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corbin is nestled in close to Lehtola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corbin trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lehtola won't allow Corbin to pass to mount.
Lehtola trying to control but Corbin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corbin gets a takedown into half guard.
Corbin throwing shots but Lehtola is blocking nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola taking some punishment here, with Corbin in his half guard.
Corbin stalling.
Corbin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lehtola defending well though.
Corbin thows a huge punch but Lehtola dodges it nicely.
Corbin stalling.
Corbin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corbin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Corbin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lehtola to regain full guard.
Corbin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Corbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corbin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lehtola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corbin controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Corbin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lehtola's head.
Corbin chips away with some ground and pound.
Corbin working some strikes from top position.
Corbin distracts Lehtola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corbin pushing down on Lehtola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corbin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lehtola is breathing heavily.
Corbin looking to finish Lehtola with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lehtola!
Corbin landing shots from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Corbin lands a big elbow.
Corbin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
 Lehtola is rocked!
Corbin controlling the pace for now.
Lehtola is still in real trouble! Can Corbin finish him?
Corbin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lehtola's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corbin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corbin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lehtola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Corbin cracks Lehtola with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Corbin!
A victorious Ulysses Corbin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Houston (ranked 4140 p4p, 4191 weight class) and Brad Pfanne (ranked 496 p4p, 500 weight class). Hank Houston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brad Pfanne's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pfanne moves away.
Pfanne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pfanne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Houston avoids it really well and circles away.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pfanne fails with the takedown
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pfanne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Houston.
Houston connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston lands a nice hook to Pfanne's body. Pfanne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Houston catches Pfanne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Pfanne.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Houston 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 Pfanne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pfanne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pfanne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Hank Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pfanne.
Houston cracks Pfanne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Pfanne moved out of range.
Houston works the jab nicely.
Pfanne ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Houston sprawls well. Houston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pfanne gets slowly back to his feet.
Pfanne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pfanne to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Houston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Houston!
A victorious Hank Houston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chevy Iverson (ranked 3931 p4p, 4937 weight class) and Smity Smash (ranked 433 p4p, 485 weight class). Smity Smash 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chevy Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Smity Smash!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smash staying out of range there.
Smash instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iverson lands with a left to the head.
Smash taking a breather.
Smash tries to pull guard but Iverson won't allow it.
Iverson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iverson misses with a looping left.
Smash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smash tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smash takes a step back to recover.
Smash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iverson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chevy Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson scores with a hook to the body. Smash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iverson throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Smity Smash has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smash's sensitive parts.
Iverson scores with a leg kick.
Iverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iverson!
Iverson is looking to slow Smash down with leg kicks.
Smash takes a kick to the side of the head.
Iverson misses the shot to the body.
Smash looks to clinch
and Iverson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chevy Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Iverson misses its intended target.
Smash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Smash.
Smash shoots in looking for a takedown but Iverson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Iverson tenderised Smash's leg. Smash is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Iverson tenderised Smash's leg. Smash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
Good leg kick by Iverson.
Iverson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iverson feints and then cracks Smash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smash down.
Smash shoots for a double leg takedown but Iverson sprawls well. He's pushed Smash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chevy Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smity Smash.
Iverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash manages to avoid it.
Smash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Iverson misses with a left hand
and Smash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iverson trying to control from the bottom.
Smash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iverson defending well though.
Iverson actively working from the bottom here.
Smash is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. Smash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smash is thwarting Iverson's attempts to control the position.
Smash should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Iverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smash trying to mount his opponent but Iverson defends it.
Iverson gets back to full guard.
Iverson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Iverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iverson keeping full guard, as Smash tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has his foot on Smash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smash works his way back into a safe position though.
Smash trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iverson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iverson.
A head kick from Iverson lands but Smash takes it in his stride.
Iverson misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Smash has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iverson. That one must have hurt.
Iverson digs a good body shot into Smash's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iverson.
Smash moves out of range as Iverson strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smash slips under a jab from Iverson.
Smash misses with a looping right.
Smash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iverson.
Iverson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iverson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smash's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iverson trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iverson is trying to keep Smash in close.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Smash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iverson lands a high kick!
Iverson feints and then cracks Smash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smash down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.
Smash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iverson to the mat! Iverson manages to get full guard.
Iverson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smash is in close to Iverson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smash pushing down on Iverson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Iverson can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smash wants to control the pace but Iverson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smash cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smash avoids the attempt from Iverson to control.
Smash is working for a guillotine from mount but Iverson frees his head quite easily.
Smash working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Iverson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smash off and cradles Iverson's limp body as Smash celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Smity Smash!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Tremblay (ranked 2916 p4p, 4087 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 356 p4p, 439 weight class). Jacques Tremblay had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Tremblay moved away.
Tremblay staying out of range there.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tremblay walks into a jab.
Tremblay dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tremblay can't get the takedown.
Tremblay looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Tremblay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tremblay is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thomas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tremblay to the mat. Tremblay regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tremblay punching to the body, from the bottom.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Tremblay has managed to sweep!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas has his foot on Tremblay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tremblay works his way back into a safe position though.
Tremblay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Tremblay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tremblay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tremblay is aware though and is defending well.
Tremblay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tremblay wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Tremblay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tremblay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tremblay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay controlling the pace.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tremblay is working away from the top position though.
Tremblay is taking a breather. Thomas 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.
Tremblay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Tremblay has control of the leg.
Tremblay trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Tremblay decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Tremblay darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Tremblay into the cage.
Tremblay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tremblay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tremblay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has Tremblay pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thomas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tremblay tumbling to the mat - Thomas dives into Tremblay's guard.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tremblay trying to control the position here.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is fighting to break Tremblay's control of his arms but Tremblay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremblay is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Tremblay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tremblay controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tremblay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Tremblay controlling from the full mount.
Tremblay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tremblay scoring with strikes but Thomas is staying in there.
Thomas is working to get back to half guard.
Tremblay controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tremblay with good strikes from the mount here!
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Tremblay controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay dominating with strikes here.
Thomas taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tremblay lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tremblay controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Tremblay 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. This is the final round!
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tremblay on the side of the head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tremblay was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Tremblay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Tremblay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tremblay stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.
Tremblay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay continues to stall.
Tremblay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tremblay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Tremblay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tremblay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tremblay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tremblay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay working Thomas over with strikes.
Tremblay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tremblay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Tremblay connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tremblay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More hug and hope from Tremblay.
Nice strikes from Tremblay there.
Tremblay is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ieuan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thomas sizes up Tremblay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tremblay fails with the takedown.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Tremblay moved out of range.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tremblay. That did some damage!
Tremblay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tremblay ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tremblay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tremblay wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay controlling the position.
Tremblay is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Tremblay looking for a sweep. Not yet Tremblay, not yet.
Jacques Tremblay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tremblay is working hard here to advance position.
Tremblay keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is looking to pass into half guard but Tremblay pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tremblay is in guard.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Tremblay seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tremblay.
Further stalling from Tremblay.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Tremblay not doing much here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Tremblay.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Tremblay avoids it well.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Tremblay counters with a takedown into side control.
Tremblay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thomas!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Tremblay lands with some strikes.
Tremblay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tremblay controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremblay continues to hold on tight.
Jacques Tremblay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Tremblay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tremblay 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Jacques Tremblay!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jacques Tremblay!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Jacques Tremblay!
Jacques Tremblay wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hevel (ranked 3598 p4p, 2809 weight class) and Bjorn Simpson (ranked 460 p4p, 372 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Hevel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hevel misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hevel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Hevel throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Hevel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hevel misses with a body kick.
Tim Hevel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hevel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hevel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hevel. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hevel clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson jumps guard but Hevel stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Simpson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hevel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Hevel holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Hevel has him pressed against the cage.
Tim Hevel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Simpson.
Hevel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hevel is keeping busy.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hevel to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hevel won't allow it.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hevel gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.
Simpson pulls guard.
Hevel passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hevel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
Hevel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hevel looking to control.
Hevel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hevel tries to get out of the position.
Simpson stands up over Hevel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hevel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hevel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Hevel blocks nicely.
Hevel keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Hevel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hevel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Hevel sits in half guard.
Hevel is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hevel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simpson's thigh. Simpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hevel trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hevel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hevel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simpson is now in Hevel's guard. A big mistake from Hevel there, giving up the dominant position!
Hevel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard.
Hevel trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Hevel stops Simpson from standing up.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hevel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hevel pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hevel seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.
Hevel moves into full mount! Simpson won't be happy about that!
Hevel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hevel working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay.
Hevel working for a guillotine from mount but Simpson is in no mood to give up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hevel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simpson has worked his arm free - good work by Simpson!
Hevel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hevel is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hevel has knee on belly momentarily but Simpson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hevel.
Hevel stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hevel dominated that round.
That's time! Hevel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Simpson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hevel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hevel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simpson is working for takedown but Hevel is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson jumps guard but Hevel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hevel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Simpson stalling in the clinch but Hevel improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Hevel scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson looking to stall.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Tim Hevel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hevel.
Hevel taking a breather.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Hevel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simpson has Hevel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hevel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tim Hevel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hevel lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Come on Hevel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hevel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hevel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hevel is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hevel is looking to advance position but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Hevel is working for a submission of some sort.
Hevel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hevel wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hevel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simpson's thigh. Simpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hevel looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hevel has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Hevel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Hevel from controlling successfully.
Hevel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simpson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hevel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hevel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hevel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hevel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hevel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hevel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hevel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson is not content to let Hevel control the position.
Hevel tries to advance to mount but Simpson denies him.
Hevel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simpson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hevel yanks on the arm and Simpson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hevel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Hevel!
After winning the bout, Tim Hevel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didi Perusinac (ranked 4396 p4p, 2307 weight class) and Tank Thomas (ranked 456 p4p, 277 weight class). Tank Thomas 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Didi Perusinac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands a big uppercut and Perusinac crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perusinac looks OK. Thomas waves Perusinac back to his feet!
It looks like Didi Perusinac has been cut.
Perusinac tries to clinch up.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Perusinac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Perusinac moved out of range nicely.
Thomas fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Perusinac square on the jaw! Damn, Perusinac is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Thomas!
Our winner, Tank Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cujo Jackson (ranked 2066 p4p, 2792 weight class) and Filippo Priapus (ranked 263 p4p, 345 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cujo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Priapus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priapus moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson is working for takedown but Priapus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Priapus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Priapus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priapus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Priapus.
Priapus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priapus postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Priapus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priapus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Priapus is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priapus working the ground and pound.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Priapus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jackson regains half guard.
Priapus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Priapus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priapus drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Priapus is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Priapus postures up.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Priapus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Priapus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priapus throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priapus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Priapus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Priapus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Priapus counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cujo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Priapus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Priapus is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priapus avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Priapus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Priapus's head.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Priapus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson distracts Priapus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Priapus keeps moving.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priapus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priapus keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Priapus is retaining full guard.
Priapus trying to control the position.
Priapus looking for a sweep. Not yet Priapus, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Priapus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Priapus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Priapus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Priapus controlling him for the moment.
Priapus postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Priapus is proving a slippery customer.
Priapus trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Priapus controlling him for the moment.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priapus is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priapus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Priapus distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Priapus looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson is working Priapus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Priapus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priapus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priapus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Priapus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priapus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Priapus from controlling successfully.
Priapus preventing the sweep.
Priapus throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priapus's guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Priapus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Priapus keeps moving.
Priapus has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Priapus is adopting a defensive guard.
Priapus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson cracks Priapus with a solid left hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushing down on Priapus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priapus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Priapus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Priapus is rocked!
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Priapus is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Priapus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Priapus seems to have recovered his senses.
Priapus with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Filippo Priapus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Priapus counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priapus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priapus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priapus has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Priapus.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Priapus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priapus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priapus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is in close to Priapus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priapus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is fighting to break Priapus's control of his arms but Priapus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Priapus keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Priapus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Priapus!
Priapus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priapus throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priapus's guard.
Priapus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Priapus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Priapus!
Priapus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cujo Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Priapus tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Priapus looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Priapus blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priapus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priapus is on top in guard.
Priapus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priapus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Priapus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson won't allow Priapus to sweep him here.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Priapus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priapus looking for a sweep. Not yet Priapus, not yet.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Priapus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Priapus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priapus stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priapus landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priapus with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Priapus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Priapus is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Priapus controlling him for the moment.
Priapus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Priapus being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priapus's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priapus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priapus pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priapus is keeping the position for now.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson postures up in Priapus's guard and throws a big left but Priapus blocks it.
Jackson postures up in Priapus's guard and throws a big left but Priapus blocks it.
Priapus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priapus keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Priapus's brow.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Priapus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Priapus!
Priapus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Priapus from controlling successfully.
Priapus won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priapus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Priapus is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priapus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Priapus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Priapus stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Priapus throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priapus wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Priapus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Filippo Priapus.
I think Priapus 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 Damien Edna scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Filippo Priapus!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Cujo Jackson!
The fight ends as a draw!
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