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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith (ranked 3748 p4p, 5916 weight class) and Uncle Ben (ranked 432 p4p, 538 weight class). Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Ben!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Uncle Ben has been cut.
Ben fails to land the takedown.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ben.
Whoyoumessingwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ben circles away.
Whoyoumessingwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ben circles away.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a shot to the body.
Whoyoumessingwith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ben!
Ben wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben can't do much from the bottom here.
Whoyoumessingwith trying to control the position but Ben is working away.
Whoyoumessingwith working the ground and pound but Ben is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoyoumessingwith controlling from side mount.
Ben pushes Whoyoumessingwith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whoyoumessingwith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Whoyoumessingwith stands up and beckons Ben to his feet.
Whoyoumessingwith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whoyoumessingwith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ben.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ben throws a poor cross that misses
and Whoyoumessingwith moves into the clinch.
Ben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ben fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Whoyoumessingwith misses its target.
Whoyoumessingwith slips a jab and a cross from Ben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben blocks a head kick by Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ben has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ben misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ben misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Whoyoumessingwith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with the ground and pound.
Whoyoumessingwith is putting a hurting on Ben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ben is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Whoyoumessingwith is controlling him well.
Ben wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ben managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Whoyoumessingwith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoyoumessingwith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ben keeps working.
Whoyoumessingwith is trying to ground and pound but Ben uses the momentary lack of control by Whoyoumessingwith to regain half guard.
Whoyoumessingwith working the head and body with strikes.
Ben trying to control but Whoyoumessingwith postures up.
Whoyoumessingwith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whoyoumessingwith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ben wants to improve his position but Whoyoumessingwith is controlling well.
Whoyoumessingwith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoyoumessingwith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whoyoumessingwith throwing shots but Ben is blocking nicely.
Ben is trying to stand up here but Whoyoumessingwith is controlling him well.
Ben is looking to improve his position.
Whoyoumessingwith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ben is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whoyoumessingwith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a sloppy head kick and Ben moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Ben's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Whoyoumessingwith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whoyoumessingwith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ben can do to turn this around?
Ben tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whoyoumessingwith defends well and Ben ends up having to push Whoyoumessingwith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a kick to the body.
Whoyoumessingwith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ben. Ben gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith leaves Ben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Ben.
Ben takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a head kick. Ben smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick but Ben moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben gets caught napping as Whoyoumessingwith dives in and scores a takedown. Ben manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ben is looking to stand up but Whoyoumessingwith isn't so interested in that idea.
Whoyoumessingwith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whoyoumessingwith controls the pace.
Ben is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Whoyoumessingwith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whoyoumessingwith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ben napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ben sneaks out the side door and pushes Whoyoumessingwith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ben is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whoyoumessingwith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Whoyoumessingwith throws an elbow but Ben slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big right from Ben misses.
Ben misses with a few strikes there.
Ben throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uncle Ben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a double jab.
Ben drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whoyoumessingwith defends it well.
Ben tries a head kick but it misses.
Ben throws a sloppy head kick and Whoyoumessingwith moves out of range easily.
Ben misses with a hook.
Ben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with the combination.
Ben misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Whoyoumessingwith both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ben misses with a takedown attempt - Whoyoumessingwith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ben checks a low kick from Whoyoumessingwith.
Ben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whoyoumessingwith feints and as Ben raises his hands in defense, Whoyoumessingwith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ben has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Whoyoumessingwith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Whoyoumessingwith breaks the clinch.
Ben misses with a straight left.
Whoyoumessingwith goes for a double leg but Ben avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ben continues to drive forward.
Ben breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ben throws a sloppy head kick
and Whoyoumessingwith counters by clinching up.
Ben manages to break the clinch.
Ben tries to bum rush Whoyoumessingwith with a series of wild strikes but Whoyoumessingwith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben misses with a wild body shot.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick that Ben semi-blocks.
Ben throws a sloppy head kick and Whoyoumessingwith moves out of range easily.
Ben steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whoyoumessingwith. That one must have hurt.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick but Ben moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whoyoumessingwith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ben tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whoyoumessingwith swivels and escapes.
Whoyoumessingwith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uncle Ben's cut.
That's time! Whoyoumessingwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No joy there for Whoyoumessingwith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whoyoumessingwith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ben avoids the head kick by Whoyoumessingwith.
Ben tries to counter with a clinch but Whoyoumessingwith shakes him off and moves away.
Ben swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whoyoumessingwith counters by moving into the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whoyoumessingwith tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Ben misses.
Whoyoumessingwith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Whoyoumessingwith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ben. Ben gets slowly back to his feet.
Whoyoumessingwith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ben.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben throws a sloppy head kick
and Whoyoumessingwith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ben tries a head kick but it misses.
Whoyoumessingwith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whoyoumessingwith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whoyoumessingwith is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoyoumessingwith decides to stand and escape the position.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a body shot but no joy.
Whoyoumessingwith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ben but Ben pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Whoyoumessingwith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ben drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whoyoumessingwith defends it well.
Ben fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith is looking to wear down Ben with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Whoyoumessingwith as Ben shoots in.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a wild body shot.
Ben fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Whoyoumessingwith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Ben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a head kick.
Ben shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whoyoumessingwith but Whoyoumessingwith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben shoots in and drives through. Whoyoumessingwith sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whoyoumessingwith.
Uncle Ben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whoyoumessingwith looking to score a takedown here. Ben is defending well but Whoyoumessingwith drives through and ends up in Ben's guard.
Whoyoumessingwith is working Ben over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whoyoumessingwith is stalling in the full guard.
Whoyoumessingwith with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoyoumessingwith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whoyoumessingwith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ben working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whoyoumessingwith.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whoyoumessingwith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ben has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick but Ben moves out of range.
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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ben enables Whoyoumessingwith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ben manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Whoyoumessingwith won't allow Ben to get back to his feet.
Whoyoumessingwith postures up and lands a big shot to Ben's brow.
Ben keeping moving, preventing Whoyoumessingwith from controlling successfully.
Whoyoumessingwith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whoyoumessingwith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ben is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whoyoumessingwith is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whoyoumessingwith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith!
In defeat, Uncle Ben stepped up to the mic, saying 'He has to ride with me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dookie PooPoo (ranked 4040 p4p, 4839 weight class) and Steel Striker (ranked 524 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dookie PooPoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Striker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
PooPoo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Striker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Striker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
PooPoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
PooPoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
PooPoo is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Striker finds it's way through PooPoo's defenses.
 PooPoo is rocked!
PooPoo slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Oh PooPoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Striker throws a jab but it's blocked by PooPoo.
PooPoo seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from PooPoo. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Striker tries to land a front kick but PooPoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and PooPoo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
PooPoo misses with a wild combination.
Steel Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Striker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Striker throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from PooPoo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PooPoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Striker finds it's way round the side to connect with PooPoo's head.
PooPoo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Striker.
PooPoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed PooPoo momentarily.
Striker lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as PooPoo crumples to the floor! Striker milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steel Striker!
Steel Striker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 3661 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Pilot Test (ranked 487 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pilot Test enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregoire Aebersold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pilot Test!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aebersold darts in and clinches Test up against the cage.
Test tries a body shot but Aebersold blocks it.
Test working aggressively here.
Aebersold misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aebersold misses with a punch to the body.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Aebersold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aebersold throws a punch but it's blocked by Test.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Test leaning against his opponent.
Test can't find room to land a body shot as Aebersold controls the action.
Test looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aebersold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Test scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Test softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Test scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aebersold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aebersold pulls guard successfully.
Test throwing strikes but missing.
Aebersold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aebersold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Test defends it easily.
Test engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Test passes Aebersold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aebersold is looking for a sweep. Test is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Test is trying to control the action in half guard but Aebersold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aebersold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Test is working for a submission of some sort.
Aebersold is looking for a sweep. Test is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold wants to control but Test is keeping busy.
Aebersold is trying to get back to full guard.
Test is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
Aebersold is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aebersold moves into full guard.
Test trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold has his foot on Test's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Test works his way back into a safe position though.
Aebersold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Test defends it easily.
Aebersold is trying to keep Test in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
Test has his hands on Aebersold's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregoire Aebersold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aebersold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Test, pushing him back against the cage.
Test digs a right hand into Aebersold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aebersold's gas tank.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aebersold is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Aebersold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Test goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Test misses with a body punch.
Test prevents a body shot from Aebersold.
Aebersold scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Test.
Aebersold gets through Test's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Aebersold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aebersold pulls guard.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Test manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold drops back looking for a leg! Test is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Test manages to kick Aebersold off! Aebersold jumps back into Test's guard.
Aebersold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Test dives on top into guard.
Aebersold trying to keep a closed guard but Test is proving a slippery customer.
Aebersold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Test is one step ahead there.
Test stands and steps away. Aebersold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aebersold, pushing him back against the cage.
Aebersold is trying to maintain a safe position but Test gets an underhook and turns Aebersold into the cage.
Aebersold jumps guard.
Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Test from controlling successfully.
Aebersold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aebersold has his foot on Test's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Test works his way back into a safe position though.
Aebersold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
Aebersold trying to control the position from guard on top but Test is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Test is trying to control the position but Aebersold postures up.
Test throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold advances to half guard.
Aebersold is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Test is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregoire Aebersold!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Gordy (ranked 2680 p4p, 3723 weight class) and Freaky Fred (ranked 231 p4p, 307 weight class). Freaky Fred has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Gordy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freaky Fred!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordy tries to clinch but Fred is having none of it.
Fred throws a solid leg kick but Gordy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fred.
Gordy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordy wants to clinch up but Fred keeps it at a distance.
Gordy tries to clinch there but Fred circles away.
Fred gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordy.
Gordy jumps guard but Fred stands there with Gordy around his waist. Gordy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fred working aggressively here.
Fred's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fred gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred trying to control the action but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Gordy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordy is breathing heavily.
Fred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordy keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordy won't allow Fred to pass to mount.
Fred seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fred looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fred is trying to control. Gordy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fred tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fred keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fred works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gordy is looking to get to half guard.
Fred working for a guillotine from mount but Gordy is in no mood to give up.
Fred pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordy is looking to escape.
Fred prevents Gordy from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred wants to take his opponent's back but Gordy doesn't allow it.
Fred trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fred wants to take Gordy's back but he can't do it this time.
Fred has isolated one of Gordy's arms. Gordy looking to fight him off but Fred twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freaky Fred!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rondon (ranked 2676 p4p, 3569 weight class) and Derrick Ryker (ranked 347 p4p, 428 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rondon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trap Life . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Rondon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Ryker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker moves into the clinch.
Ryker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryker drags the fight down to the ground.
Rondon passes Ryker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rondon trying to pass the guard but Ryker defending well.
Rondon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ryker reverses the position - he's now on top in Rondon's guard.
Rondon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryker is one step ahead there.
Rondon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryker has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rondon is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondon is working hard here to advance position.
Rondon's coaches at Punch Out Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ryker controlling the pace.
Rondon is looking to improve his position.
Ryker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rondon is trying to get back to full guard.
Rondon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryker's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker turns into Rondon and is now in his guard.
Ryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryker won't allow Rondon to sweep him here.
Rondon wants to hit a sweep here but Ryker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rondon there!
Ryker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rondon is looking to escape.
Rondon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryker has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryker controlling from the full mount.
Rondon working to try and regain half guard.
Rondon gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker content to control rather than advance.
Rondon wants to sweep but Ryker has passed to side control!
Rondon is looking to reverse the position.
Rondon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ryker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rondon is looking to improve his position.
Ryker trying to control the pace.
Rondon gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryker tries to move to mount but Rondon blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Ryker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryker instigates a clinch.
Rondon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ryker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rondon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryker is retaining full guard.
Rondon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rondon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rondon is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker is pressing down on Rondon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker looking to control.
Derrick Ryker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rondon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rondon has managed to get both his arms back between Ryker's legs - danger averted.
Ryker keeping full guard, as Rondon tries to pass.
Rondon trying to move into half guard but instead Ryker has managed to sweep!
Rondon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryker has passed into side control.
Ryker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Ryker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rondon is looking to improve his position but Ryker isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rondon working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryker controlling the position easily from mount.
Rondon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryker controlling from mount.
Rondon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ryker controlling the position easily from mount.
Rondon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryker has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rondon is working to get back to half guard.
Ryker controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rondon tries to reverse the position but Ryker maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Ryker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ryker rushes Rondon and presses him up against the cage.
Rondon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ryker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ryker is trying to break free.
Rondon working for a choke but Ryker reverses nicely into Rondon 's guard.
Rondon working for submissions but it's allowed Ryker to get to half guard.
Rondon wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rondon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rondon has a hand on Ryker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rondon is looking to get to half guard.
Ryker controlling the pace for now.
Rondon is working to get back to half guard.
Ryker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ryker prevents Rondon from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rondon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rondon is looking to improve his position but Ryker isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ryker.
Rondon tries to reverse the position but Ryker maintains control.
Rondon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rondon can't escape the position.
Ryker controlling from mount.
Rondon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondon can't escape the position.
Rondon is in a horrible position here. Ryker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ryker controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rondon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryker has a good base and remains in mount.
Jose Rondon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Ryker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryker controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Ryker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Ryker!
Derrick Ryker gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Hale (ranked 948 p4p, 2221 weight class) and Mark Norman (ranked 81 p4p, 199 weight class). Hale's entrance music is Tenggar Cavalry - Lone Wolf. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norman's head.
A punch lands to the side of Norman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman gets tackled into the cage by Hale. Hale maintains the clinch.
Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norman is working for takedown but Hale is calmly controlling the position for now.
George Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Norman.
Hale gets through Norman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale lands with a short shot to the head.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale lands with a right to the head.
Hale has a couple of punches blocked by Norman.
Hale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hale.
Norman fails to pull guard.
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Norman trying to control the position but instead, Hale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norman into the cage.
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Hale lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale gets underhooks to prevent Norman's takedown attempt.
Hale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Norman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman has Hale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
 Norman is rocked!
Hale misses with a punch on the inside.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hale finish him?
Hale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.
Hale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hale working aggressively here.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hale controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
A short uppercut from Hale.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman.
Hale throws a big uppercut that drops Norman! More strikes from Hale and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Norman lies dazed against the cage as Hale celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, George Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Akamu (ranked 1536 p4p, 2054 weight class) and Michael Montana (ranked 178 p4p, 234 weight class). Akamu comes to the cage accompanied by Audioslave - Be Yourself. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Akamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Montana!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamu closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Akamu.
Akamu lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akamu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akamu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akamu.
Akamu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana.
Akamu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Montana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akamu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akamu wants a takedown but no success here.
Akamu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montana digs a right hand underneath Akamu's ribcage. Akamu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montana wants to get back to striking at distance but Akamu won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Akamu avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akamu scores with a shot to the side of Montana's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Akamu.
A hook to the body from Montana.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamu prevents a body shot from Montana.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Akamu controls the action.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Akamu avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Akamu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akamu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akamu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akamu takes a shot to the head.
Akamu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akamu's elbow.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akamu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
A shot in the inside from Akamu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Akamu blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Montana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akamu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Akamu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akamu is working for takedown but Montana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Akamu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akamu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akamu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akamu lands a shot to the body.
Akamu lands with a light punch inside.
Akamu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Akamu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Akamu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana tries a body shot but Akamu blocks it.
Akamu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Akamu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Akamu avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Akamu.
Akamu blocks an uppercut.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akamu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akamu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montana throws the left hand but Akamu avoids the punch easily.
Akamu lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range.
Akamu wants to clinch.
Montana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akamu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akamu moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Akamu wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamu tries to clinch there but Montana circles away.
Akamu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montana misses with a body punch
and Akamu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akamu scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akamu counters with a crisp right that sends Montana to the canvas! Akamu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Akamu!
After winning the bout, John Akamu 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 Akamaru Jackson (ranked 1241 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Big Boy (ranked 146 p4p, 219 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Boy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Boy.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Boy is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Boy's guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson stops Boy from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Jackson stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boy taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson working over Boy with some ground and pound. Boy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Boy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boy's face.
We've been informed that Boy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boy looks winded!
Boy is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Boy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jackson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson retains his heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Kai (ranked 918 p4p, 364 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 48 p4p, 22 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
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.
Bob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
As Bob backs away, Kai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Kai checks a low kick from Bob.
A low kick lands for Bob.
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
Kai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bob throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bob misses with a kick to the body
and Kai counters with a thumping low kick.
Bob scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
Silent Bob decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Seto (ranked 633 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Convicted Kelly (ranked 85 p4p, 178 weight class). Seto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Doors - Roadhouse Blues. Kelly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bump and grind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Convicted Kelly enters the cage!
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Seto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Convicted Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seto somewhat.
Kelly wants to counter the offense by Seto and move into the clinch position.
Seto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly moves into range and clinches up with Seto.
Seto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seto is trying to trip Kelly. He has hold of a leg but Kelly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly trying to control the position.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Seto from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seto advances to half guard.
Seto is taking a breather. Kelly 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.
Seto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seto content to control rather than advance.
Kelly told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Seto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Seto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Seto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seto passes to full mount!
Seto controlling from mount.
Seto working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kelly looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Seto! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Seto!
Junior Seto retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Junior Seto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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