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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 3249 p4p, 2895 weight class) and Desmond Okafor (ranked 437 p4p, 399 weight class). Desmond Okafor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCoteau keeps the fight on the outside.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Okafor closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeCoteau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeCoteau is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now.
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by DeCoteau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
DeCoteau seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Okafor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caleb DeCoteau!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 2071 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Jack Serra (ranked 301 p4p, 518 weight class). Jack Serra has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohsin Zaidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Serra!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaidi gets the takedown into side control.
Zaidi working the body and head with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaidi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Serra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaidi.
Serra prevents Zaidi from moving into mount.
Zaidi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaidi in side control, throwing shots but Serra defends.
The ground and pound from Zaidi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Serra wants to control but Zaidi postures up.
Serra taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zaidi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Serra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaidi trying to mount his opponent but Serra defends it.
Zaidi working over Serra with some ground and pound. Serra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra wants to control but Zaidi is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zaidi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zaidi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Serra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Serra with the active half guard here but Zaidi passes nicely into side control.
Zaidi tries to score with some ground and pound. Serra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Serra wants to control but Zaidi postures up.
Zaidi is working Serra over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zaidi landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
 Serra is rocked!
Zaidi looks up at the clock and then as Serra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zaidi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Serra is still in real trouble! Can Zaidi finish him?
Zaidi cracks Serra with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zaidi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Serra is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zaidi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
A relieved looking Mohsin Zaidi 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 2674 p4p, 2864 weight class) and Doyle Brunson (ranked 373 p4p, 396 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spice throws an off balance right hand
and Brunson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunson moves out of range as Spice strikes.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Brunson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunson under the eye.
Brunson misses with the combination.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson is looking to score with low kicks.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Brunson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Spice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spice circles away quickly and effectively.
Spice connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
Brunson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Spice fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brunson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
Spice lands the left hand.
Brunson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spice throws out the jab.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spice 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 Brunson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brunson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spice throws a series of punches but Brunson avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brunson is able to avoid easily.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy.
Spice misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spice misses with a combination
and Brunson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
Spice tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brunson manages to circle out of the way.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spice throws a head kick that misses
and Brunson counters with a left to the body.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Spice misses with a low kick as Brunson jumps back.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spice can pounce on him.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Brunson wants to counter the offense by Spice and move into the clinch position.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunson blocks the leg kick.
Spice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice throws a right hand that Brunson ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
Spice seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Spice misses
and Brunson counters with a right hand to the body.
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brunson counters with a three punch combo that has Spice backing up. Spice nods at Brunson to acknowledge the strikes.
Brunson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spice rather than just go for the knockout.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunson takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
Spice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick lands for Spice.
Spice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Spice throws a counter high kick but Brunson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Spice misses with a few strikes there.
Brunson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson misses with a double jab.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.
Spice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brunson counters with a one-two to the body.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Spice motions for Brunson to come forward. Spice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spice.
Spice throws a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brunson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spice has got the better of the exchanges.
Spice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson digs a good body shot into Spice's ribs.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spice.
Spice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Spice's belly button to the back.
Brunson digs a good hook to Spice's body.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
Spice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Spice avoids them all with ease.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice throws a big counter combination but Brunson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice scores with the left hand. Brunson knows he should have avoided that one.
Spice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Spice looks to land a combination but Brunson avoids it well.
Spice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Spice. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Spice does no damage.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brunson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brunson lands a nice hook to Spice's body. Spice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Spice scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Spice throws a leg kick but Brunson checks it.
Spice throws a lazy head kick
and Brunson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Spice.
A clash of legs there as Brunson blocks the low kick.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Spice thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spice tries to bum rush Brunson with a series of wild strikes but Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Brunson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Spice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spice checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spice misses the target.
Spice throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
A combination from Spice does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Spice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Spice.
Brunson wants to counter with a clinch but Spice pushes him away.
Brunson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunson ducks right into an uppercut from Spice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunson misses.
Nice defenses there by Brunson.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Spice is looking to score with low kicks.
Brunson flicks out a counter leg kick but Spice steps away.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Spice tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brunson manages to circle out of the way.
Spice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice dominated that second round.
That's time! Spice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Spice.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Spice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brunson checks it well.
Brunson moves out of range as Spice strikes.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Spice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunson at a distance.
Spice avoids a kick to the body.
Brunson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spice.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunson can do to turn this around?
Spice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Brunson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson walks into a jab.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Spice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Spice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunson circles away quickly and effectively.
Spice connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Spice avoids nicely.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spice.
Spice scores with a jab to the head.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Brunson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunson avoids the head kick by Spice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spice throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brunson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spice just misses with a punch to the body.
Spice cracks a nice hook into Brunson's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice lands with a slapping head kick.
Akimbo Spice is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Nice jab there from Spice.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice throws a leg kick which misses Brunson's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunson tries to avoid it.
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spice throws a low kick but Brunson avoids it.
Spice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brunson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Spice motions for Brunson to come forward. Spice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Spice lands a head kick. Brunson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Brunson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brunson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Spice moves out of range.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Spice throws a head kick that half lands.
Spice throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spice lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Brunson shoots for a takedown but Spice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Brunson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Spice takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Brunson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spice misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spice 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Spice!
A victorious Akimbo Spice 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 Fredrico Schmico (ranked 2040 p4p, 1897 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 218 p4p, 209 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fredrico Schmico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmico wants to clinch
and Zurauskas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zurauskas digs a good hook to Schmico's body.
Schmico clinches with his opponent.
Zurauskas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmico backwards.
Zurauskas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmico is pushing Zurauskas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zurauskas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schmico is trying to force a seperation but Zurauskas has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Zurauskas fails to land.
Zurauskas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Schmico. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zurauskas defends well and Schmico ends up having to push Zurauskas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrico Schmico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zurauskas gets control of Schmico's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zurauskas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle here but Schmico uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zurauskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Zurauskas manages to get back to half guard.
Zurauskas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Schmico. Oh but Zurauskas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Schmico goes limp - he's gone! Zurauskas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulius Zurauskas!
Our winner, Paulius Zurauskas, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1017 p4p, 1159 weight class) and Bobby Minnagh (ranked 150 p4p, 180 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 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smash Machine - that will leave a mark!
Smash Machine throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smash Machine.
Minnagh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice body kick.
Smash Machine drives through with a takedown into Minnagh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Minnagh keeps moving.
Smash Machine won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minnagh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smash Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smash Machine looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but Smash Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smash Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smash Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minnagh pushes Smash Machine away with a front kick.
Minnagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Smash Machine throws a big counter combination but Minnagh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smash Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Minnagh to the mat! Minnagh manages to get full guard.
Smash Machine stops Minnagh from standing up.
Smash Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smash Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minnagh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smash Machine controls the pace.
Smash Machine stops Minnagh from standing up.
Smash Machine 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smash Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Smash Machine is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Smash Machine pushes him away.
Smash Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Machine takes a swing at Minnagh's ribcage but misses.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Smash Machine pushes him away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smash Machine 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 Minnagh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Minnagh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnagh walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Minnagh.
Smash Machine connects with the punch.
Smash Machine throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smash Machine is defended easily by Minnagh.
Smash Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minnaghs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smash Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minnagh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smash Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Minnagh gets double underhooks and turns Smash Machine into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands an elbow that stopped Minnagh in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minnagh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Minnagh.
Smash Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh tries to work over Smash Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smash Machine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Smash Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Minnagh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine clinches up with Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage.
Minnagh trying to control the position but instead, Smash Machine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minnagh into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Minnagh.
Minnagh prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minnagh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smash Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smash Machine.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minnagh takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Minnagh avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smash Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Minnagh digs a right hand into Smash Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smash Machine's gas tank.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Minnagh.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smash Machine up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Minnagh blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Minnagh'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.
Smash Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minnagh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smash Machine is keeping busy.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smash Machine.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a body punch.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smash Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smash Machine throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh thinks about the counter body kick.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minnagh but Minnagh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine shoots and misses
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minnagh.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minnagh.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Minnagh blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
Smash Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minnagh prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minnagh is working Smash Machine over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Minnagh stalls.
Minnagh digs a right hand into Smash Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smash Machine's gas tank.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Smash Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Minnagh.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown but Minnagh manages to get underhooks.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Minnagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minnagh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smash Machine or not.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Smash Machine's head.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh works on Smash Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Minnagh is looking to control Smash Machine's arms but Smash Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Smash Machine can't get the takedown.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has Smash Machine pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Smash Machine gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minnagh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A relieved looking Bobby Minnagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Silver (ranked 1138 p4p, 890 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 162 p4p, 126 weight class). Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. Terry Silver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Falcon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falcon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falcon misses with a right hand
and Silver counters with a one-two to the body.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcon misses with a looping left.
Silver lunges at Falcon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcon's hand.
It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
Falcon tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcon moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Silver closes the distance and clinches.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver lands a nice uppercut.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcon.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Silver on the inside.
Falcon blocking some punches.
Silver misses with some punches.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Falcon blocks a body shot from Silver.
Silver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcon.
Silver working aggressively here.
Silver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcon's efforts to push away.
Falcon tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver working aggressively here.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver cracks Falcon with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcon.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Silver has Falcon pressed against the cage, preventing Falcon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcon can't break the clinch.
Silver lands a shot to the body.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Falcon.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver clinches up against the cage.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcon.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falcon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcon is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcon controls his hands.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Silver is leaning against Falcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falcon working hard to break the clinch.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcon blocking some punches.
Silver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcon breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver takes a swing at Falcon's ribcage but misses.
Silver tries to clinch up but Falcon circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silver drops his shoulder and cracks Falcon with a huge uppercut! Falcon goes down! Can Silver finish him?
Falcon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Falcon is still in real trouble! Can Silver finish him?
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver throws a big right hand that misses.
Falcon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver stops Falcon from standing up.
Falcon seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver advances position into side control!
Silver misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Falcon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Falcon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silver asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silver throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Falcon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcon can do to turn this around?
Falcon throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Falcon scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
A combination from Falcon does no damage.
Falcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Falcon down! Silver is looking to finish but Falcon is intelligently defending himself.
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!
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Falcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falcon is looking to stand up but Silver isn't so interested in that idea.
Silver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Falcon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
Falcon is fighting to break Silver's control of his arms but Silver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver looking for a sweep. Not yet Silver, not yet.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falcon on the ground.
Silver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Falcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon is continuing to stall.
That's two 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.
Silver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silver looks to land a strike but Falcon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Falcon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Falcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon wants to stand but Silver is controlling the position.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon stops Silver from standing up.
Falcon is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Silver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silver tries to get out of the position.
Silver has his hands on Falcon's head, controlling the position.
Falcon won't allow Silver to get back to his feet.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Falcon is proving a slippery customer.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcon is one step ahead there.
Falcon postures up.
Falcon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silver is pulling down on Falcon's head. It's preventing any offense from Falcon, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silver wants to sweep here but Falcon controlling him for the moment.
Terry Silver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falcon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Silver throws a hook but Falcon avoids it easily.
Falcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver is looking for a counter combo.
Falcon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Silver clinches.
Silver lands with a right to the head.
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver throws a series of punches but Falcon moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Silver. That snapped Falcon's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Falcon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Falcon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon scores with a three punch combo!
A jab-cross combination lands for Silver and sends Falcon crashing to the mat! Silver follows him down to the mat - Falcon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Falcon to regain full guard.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Silver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silver throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silver's guard. Nice move by Falcon!
Falcon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silver wants to sweep here but Falcon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver pulls Falcon in to control the position.
Falcon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver 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.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Silver pulls Falcon in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silver lands with a right that hurts Falcon. Falcon looks to clinch but Silver throws a short knee that drops Falcon. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Terry Silver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Terry Silver thanked PWNAGE Elite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 500 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 63 p4p, 257 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Averescu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mehdi Kanaani had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Kanaani moved out of range nicely.
Kanaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kanaani misses with a low kick.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Kanaani ducks down to avoid it.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu lands a head shot.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Kanaani jabs at Averescu's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Kanaani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Averescu throws the left hand but Kanaani avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kanaani was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Kanaani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averescu has time to react.
Averescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kanaani on the side of the head.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanaani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanaani jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Kanaani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Kanaani's head but Kanaani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kanaani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kanaani sends Averescu down but not out. Kanaani dives into side control looking to finish.
Averescu is rocked!
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!
Kanaani in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Averescu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kanaani turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Randy (ranked 665 p4p, 589 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 93 p4p, 80 weight class). Stardust has chosen Starman as his entrance music. Ziggy Stardust told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Stardust scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stardust is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randy rather than just go for the knockout.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Randy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage!
Stardust throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Randy checks it.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy slips under a jab from Stardust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Randy.
Stardust replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Randy blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy slips under a jab.
Randy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy slips under a jab.
Randy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a left hand
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Randy throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Randy's leg. Randy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy is looking for a counter combo.
Stardust swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Stardust wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust slips under a jab from Randy.
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randy really felt that one!
Good shot there by Stardust.
Stardust slips a jab and a cross from Randy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust lands with a nice body kick.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stardust - that will leave a mark!
Stardust thows a body kick. Randy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Randy slips a jab from Stardust.
Randy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Nice cross by Stardust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randy slips a straight right by Stardust.
Randy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randy slips under a jab from Stardust.
Randy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Randy scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust fakes the leg kick and cracks Randy in the body.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stardust in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stardust feints and then cracks Randy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randy down.
Randy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
Randy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a body punch
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Randy lands with a shot to the body.
Randy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Randy fails to land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Randy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust connects with a crisp jab.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Randy counters with a beautiful punch that sends Stardust to the canvas!
Stardust is rocked!
Stardust is pulling down on Randy's head to control his posture.
Randy trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
Stardust pulls Randy in to control the position.
Randy wants to pass the guard but Stardust is keeping the position.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Randy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Randy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stardust knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Randy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Randy misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Randy with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randy lands a lovely overhand right.
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Randy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randy throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Randy.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randy.
Stardust swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
It looked like Randy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Randy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stardust misses with a hook to the body
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Macho Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randy eats them both and turns towards Stardust to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stardust thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randy if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Randy counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stardust is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 179 p4p, 565 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 26 p4p, 85 weight class). Kiran's entrance music is Katmandu. A fine choice. Payton has chosen Andre Nickatina - Yeah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Walter Payton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton scores with a jab.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiran throws a lazy uppercut
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton lands with a right hand.
Kiran throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Payton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payton sends Kiran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Payton is motioning to the referee to let Kiran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Kiran is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Oh Kiran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiran seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiran jabs Payton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payton moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payton's hands.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiran.
Kiran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kiran - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Kiran moved out of range nicely.
Payton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Payton misses.
Payton misses with a jab to the body
and Kiran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kiran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payton.
Payton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Payton.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiran digs a good hook to Payton's body.
Kiran lands a jab to the nose.
Kiran lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Kiran throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran tried to score with a low kick but Payton checks it.
Kiran defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Kiran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kiran lands a head shot.
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Kiran thuds a left hand into Payton's body.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Payton's shoulder, as Payton tries to avoid the shot.
Payton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Payton connects with a body shot that sends Kiran's belly button to the back.
Payton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payton misses with a hook to the body
and Kiran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Payton.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payton manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Payton moves away and avoids it.
Payton throws a series of punches but Kiran avoids them all with ease.
Kiran lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payton throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Payton throws a leg kick but Kiran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiran digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Kiran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kiran lands a body shot.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton ducks right into an uppercut from Kiran.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Kiran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payton lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton slips a straight right by Kiran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Payton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payton lands a big right hand that sends Kiran crashing to the mat! Payton stays standing though and waves Kiran back to his feet!
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kiran falls backwards - clearly groggy! Payton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ovidio Kiran spoke after the fight, saying 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 181 p4p, 323 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 23 p4p, 37 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Anderson has chosen Pick up man as his entrance music. 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 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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Boma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and Boma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boma's guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anderson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boma tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boma is keeping the position for now.
Boma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson won't allow Boma to sweep him here.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma being controlled here, momentarily.
Boma keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Boma wants to hit a sweep here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boma there!
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boma wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Boma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boma is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson is controlling Boma's posture.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boma is one step ahead there.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boma thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Boma had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.
Boma tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boma wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma scores with a leg kick.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Boma sprawls well.
Norman Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Boma backs away looking to recover.
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Boma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Boma didn't see that one coming.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Boma is rocked!
Anderson throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease.
Anderson rushes Boma and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Boma is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Anderson piles on the pressure and Boma crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
Sparky Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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