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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Klegane (ranked 4723 p4p, 4849 weight class) and Mawunyo Kato (ranked 202 p4p, 214 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Klegane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klegane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kato.
Klegane throws the left hand but Kato avoids the punch easily.
Klegane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato lands a really nice looking cross but Klegane seems unphased.
Kato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klegane's head backwards.
Klegane throws a lazy right hand but Kato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kato.
Klegane throws a shot to the body.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch but Klegane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klegane lands a jab.
 It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Mawunyo Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klegane misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato lands with a good body shot.
Klegane misses with a wild combination.
Klegane has Kato up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato misses with a punch to the body.
Klegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klegane misses with the head strike.
Kato misses with a punch to the body.
Klegane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kato looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klegane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klegane creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kato with a big uppercut! Kato tries to clinch up but Klegane pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kato to the mat! Kato covers up and Klegane unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sandor Klegane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Costa Yannou (ranked 4745 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 203 p4p, 215 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Costa Yannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yannou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Yannou's head.
 It looks like Costa Yannou has been cut.
Diego scores with a jab. Yannou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Yannou moved out of range nicely.
Yannou needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Yannou counters with a single leg into guard. Diego didn't expect that.
Yannou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yannou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diego has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yannou has managed to get both his arms back between Diego's legs - danger averted.
Yannou drops back looking for a leg! Diego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diego manages to kick Yannou off! Yannou jumps back into Diego's guard.
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!
Diego wants to sweep here but Yannou controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yannou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yannou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diego's head.
Yannou cracks Diego with a solid left hand.
Yannou postures up.
Yannou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yannou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yannou trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Yannou advances position into side control!
Yannou is working to tighten his grip on Diego's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Diego has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Yannou is really squeezing tight and eventually Diego passes out! Yannou breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Costa Yannou!
An out of breath Costa Yannou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Money Einstein (ranked 4839 p4p, 4826 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 213 p4p, 212 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Money Einstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Einstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Einstein connects with a jab.
McDonald sizes up Einstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Einstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Mo Money Einstein has been cut.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
and Einstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
Einstein misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Einstein wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Einstein sprawling to the canvas! Einstein rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McDonald finish him?!
 Einstein is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDonald gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald McDonald!
A victorious Ronald McDonald 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Benson (ranked 4747 p4p, 4770 weight class) and Vermin Supreme (ranked 204 p4p, 210 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teddy Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vermin Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson.
Benson is looking to counter the offense by Supreme and move into the clinch.
A big left from Supreme misses.
Supreme scores with a jab.
It looks like Teddy Benson has been cut.
Benson moves away from the strike by Supreme.
Supreme lands a glancing blow to the side of Benson's head.
Supreme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supreme misses with a hook.
Benson clinches up against the cage.
Benson misses with a body punch.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Supreme controls the action.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supreme's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson wants to get back to striking at distance but Supreme won't allow it.
Supreme blocking some punches.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supreme prevents a body shot from Benson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supreme's efforts to push away.
Supreme blocking some punches.
Supreme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Supreme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supreme throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supreme scores with a hook.
Benson clinches.
Supreme blocks a body shot from Benson.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supreme prevents a body shot from Benson.
Supreme blocks a body shot from Benson.
Supreme is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Supreme has Benson pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supreme is trying to stall.
Benson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Supreme has him pressed against the cage.
Supreme working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Supreme misses with a right hand
and Benson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benson.
Supreme wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson drives through and clinches with Supreme against the cage.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson working aggressively here.
Supreme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Benson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Benson.
Benson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson walks into a jab.
Benson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Supreme scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Supreme misses the target.
Benson staying out of range there.
Benson looks to throw the jab but Supreme is out of range.
Benson rushes Supreme and presses him up against the cage.
Supreme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supreme is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Benson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Supreme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Supreme tries to get set, Benson tries to push him back and clinch up but Supreme manages to avoid the attempt.
Supreme is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Supreme lands an overhand right.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supreme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supreme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supreme cracks Benson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Supreme finish him?
Supreme misses with a left hand
and Benson counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Supreme up against the cage.
Benson tries a body shot but Supreme blocks it.
Benson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Supreme controls his hands.
Supreme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supreme.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Supreme has him pressed against the cage.
Benson is trying to push Supreme away but Supreme has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Supreme prevents a body shot from Benson.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Supreme to work.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson presses Supreme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supreme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supreme throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supreme 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.
Supreme throws a looping overhand right but Benson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Benson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
A slow jab from Supreme misses its intended target.
Benson rushes Supreme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teddy Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson stalling.
Benson working aggressively here.
Supreme is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Benson.
Supreme is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supreme's elbow.
Supreme prevents a body shot from Benson.
Benson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson stalling in the clinch.
Benson digs a right hand into Supreme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supreme's gas tank.
Benson manages to break the clinch.
Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Benson just leaning against Supreme, taking a breather.
Supreme wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benson tries a body shot but Supreme blocks it.
Benson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Supreme has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Benson has Supreme pressed against the cage.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Supreme controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Supreme - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Supreme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Supreme.
Teddy Benson's cut is getting worse.
Supreme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vermin Supreme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Teddy Benson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big right from Supreme misses.
Benson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Supreme circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Benson to the canvas! Benson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Supreme keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vermin Supreme!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Sligotheroux (ranked 4700 p4p, 4807 weight class) and Artem Ramazanov (ranked 201 p4p, 211 weight class). Ramazanov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Sligotheroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramazanov scores with a jab.
Sligotheroux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramazanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sligotheroux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramazanov counters by clinching up.
Ramazanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramazanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sligotheroux is trying to keep an underhook but Ramazanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sligotheroux is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Ramazanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Ramazanov lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sligotheroux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramazanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sligotheroux wants to get back to full guard but Ramazanov has passed into side control.
Ramazanov misses with the ground and pound.
Sligotheroux could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ramazanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ramazanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sligotheroux keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramazanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sligotheroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sligotheroux wants to control but Ramazanov postures up.
Ramazanov just content to control the position.
The strikes coming from Ramazanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sligotheroux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sligotheroux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ramazanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sligotheroux tries to improve position but can't.
Ramazanov is looking to take a break and control but Sligotheroux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sligotheroux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramazanov on the ground.
Ramazanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramazanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sligotheroux trying to remain calm as Ramazanov controls from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Artem Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sligotheroux lands a right hook to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a straight left.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Ramazanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sligotheroux throws a right hand that Ramazanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramazanov also avoids with ease.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sligotheroux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramazanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sligotheroux lands with an overhand left.
Sligotheroux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramazanov manages to avoid it.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sligotheroux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sligotheroux swings for the body but Ramazanov moves out of range.
Ramazanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramazanov walks into a stiff left hand from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux cracks Ramazanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramazanov slips a straight right by Sligotheroux.
Gerald Sligotheroux is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Ramazanov catches Sligotheroux right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramazanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sligotheroux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sligotheroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sligotheroux lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramazanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sligotheroux is fending him off so far but Ramazanov persists. Nope, Sligotheroux circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov tries for a takedown but Sligotheroux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramazanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramazanov is looking to clinch.
Sligotheroux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sligotheroux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramazanov throws out the jab.
Ramazanov wants to clinch.
Sligotheroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramazanov scores with a hook to the body. Sligotheroux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramazanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gerald Sligotheroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux throws a hook but Ramazanov avoids it easily.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Sligotheroux lands with a shot to the body.
Ramazanov gets a clinch.
Ramazanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux has Ramazanov pressed against the cage.
Ramazanov pushes Sligotheroux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Ramazanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux taking a breather.
Ramazanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux is looking to control Ramazanov's arms but Ramazanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sligotheroux has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov is looking for a takedown.
Ramazanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sligotheroux after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramazanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramazanov working aggressively here.
Ramazanov throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov working aggressively here.
Ramazanov is trying to drag Sligotheroux to the mat but Sligotheroux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Ramazanov fails to land.
Sligotheroux slowing the pace effectively.
Sligotheroux stalling.
Ramazanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Sligotheroux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerald Sligotheroux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sligotheroux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramazanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sligotheroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sligotheroux should have avoided that one.
Ramazanov shoots in for a double leg but Sligotheroux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sligotheroux throws the left hand but Ramazanov avoids the punch easily.
Ramazanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramazanov takes a swing at Sligotheroux's ribcage but misses.
Sligotheroux is looking to wear down Ramazanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramazanov throws a looping overhand right but Sligotheroux ducks down to avoid it.
Ramazanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramazanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sligotheroux at a distance.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux is having none of it.
Sligotheroux is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazanov tries to clinch up but Sligotheroux circles away and keeps his distance.
Sligotheroux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramazanov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sligotheroux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Sligotheroux takes a swing at Ramazanov's ribcage but misses.
Sligotheroux just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sligotheroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramazanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sligotheroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramazanov dives in and grabs Sligotheroux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sligotheroux pushes down on Ramazanov's head and hops out.
Sligotheroux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Ramazanov misses.
Ramazanov wants to clinch up but Sligotheroux keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Sligotheroux - just one landing.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sligotheroux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerald Sligotheroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sligotheroux avoids the body shot from Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux misses with a wild body shot.
Ramazanov wants to counter with a clinch but Sligotheroux pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Sligotheroux scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux is having none of it.
Sligotheroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazanov clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sligotheroux prevents a body shot from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
Ramazanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sligotheroux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerald Sligotheroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux has Ramazanov pushed against the cage.
Sligotheroux is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sligotheroux prevents it.
Sligotheroux working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramazanov throws an elbow that misses.
Ramazanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Sligotheroux to work.
Artem Ramazanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sligotheroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramazanov.
A head punch on the inside from Ramazanov fails to land.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux slowing the pace effectively.
Ramazanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sligotheroux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artem Ramazanov.
I think Ramazanov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artem Ramazanov!
A very excited looking Artem Ramazanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pippin Longstocking (ranked 4682 p4p, 4759 weight class) and Trevor Gully (ranked 198 p4p, 209 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pippin Longstocking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Gully!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gully darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Longstocking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longstocking tries to get out of the position.
Gully prevents Longstocking from improving his position.
Gully is thwarting Longstocking's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Gully is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Gully drops an elbow to the side of Longstocking's head.
Longstocking wants to control but Gully is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gully should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longstocking wants to get back to full guard.
Longstocking is looking to control Gully's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longstocking avoid being mounted?
Gully has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Longstocking defend it? Gully steps over the head and cranks it - Longstocking is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gully!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Gully!
Trevor Gully decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Pippin Longstocking stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans. I had hoped the outcome to be different but hats off to my opponent. I’ll be back stronger.
Forza Bajen! π³π¬'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Rhodes (ranked 4762 p4p, 4678 weight class) and Haki Ngata (ranked 208 p4p, 199 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemis Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haki Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngata slips under a jab.
As Rhodes backs off Ngata throws a huge counter combo but Rhodes manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Rhodes.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Ngata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Ngata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Haki Ngata has been cut.
Ngata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
And Ngata responds with a good body kick, but Rhodes manages to step out the way in time.
Rhodes lands with a right hand.
Ngata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhodes defends it nicely.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Rhodes with a jab.
Rhodes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Haki Ngata's cut even more.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Rhodes sets himself, and Ngata steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhodes avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Ngata does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ngata throws a counter combo.
Artemis Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ngata misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Rhodes connects with a body shot that sends Ngata's belly button to the back.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Ngata is looking for the big counter here.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ngata tries a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
Ngata forces Rhodes back against the cage and clinches.
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
Ngata rushes Rhodes and presses him up against the cage.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata has his takedown stuffed
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhodes sprawls well. Rhodes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Rhodes.
Ngata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ngata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The cut above Haki Ngata's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Nice defenses there by Ngata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhodes takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Ngata moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata rushes Rhodes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Rhodes is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ngata taking a breather.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Rhodes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ngata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Ngata counters by clinching up.
Ngata fails to pull guard.
Ngata pulls Rhodes into guard.
Rhodes gets to his feet - Ngata follows without any prompting.
Haki Ngata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhodes pinned against the cage. Rhodes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhodes is looking to counter punch.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Ngata is out of range.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Ngata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhodes connects with a single shot there.
Ngata misses with a kick to the body.
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ngata.
Ngata jumps into guard, dragging Rhodes to the mat.
Rhodes wants to stand but Ngata is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ngata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodes tries to stand but Ngata is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ngata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ngata doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ngata is working an open guard so Rhodes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ngata shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhodes as he connects with a hook.
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ngata has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ngata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Ngata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ngata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhodes, pushing him back against the cage.
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Ngata digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
Ngata tries to counter with a clinch but Rhodes shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Rhodes finds it's target.
Haki Ngata's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ngata instigates a clinch.
Rhodes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ngata is trying to pull guard but Rhodes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
Ngata looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngata jumps guard but Rhodes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Ngata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ngata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhodes after a bit of a struggle.
Ngata jumps guard.
Rhodes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ngata's guard.
Rhodes gets to his feet. Ngata looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artemis Rhodes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ngata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ngata.
Rhodes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ngata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ngata slips a jab from Rhodes.
Ngata fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Ngata's head but Ngata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhodes punishes Ngata's body with a nice straight punch.
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Rhodes in a clinch.
Ngata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rhodes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ngata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ngata or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhodes, which made it look bad.
Ngata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhodes connects with the punch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Haki Ngata's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travon Burroughs (ranked 4761 p4p, 4652 weight class) and Lou Cabrazzi (ranked 207 p4p, 197 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travon Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Cabrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Cabrazzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burroughs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burroughs postures up in Cabrazzi's guard and throws a big left but Cabrazzi blocks it.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs prevents Cabrazzi from getting back to his feet.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs pushes down on Cabrazzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cabrazzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Cabrazzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage.
Burroughs is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrazzi taking some punishment here, with Burroughs in his half guard.
Burroughs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burroughs lands strikes from half guard.
Burroughs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burroughs thows a huge punch but Cabrazzi dodges it nicely.
Burroughs stalling.
Burroughs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burroughs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burroughs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burroughs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burroughs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burroughs with the ground and pound but Cabrazzi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrazzi is retaining full guard.
Burroughs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burroughs throws a big right hand that misses.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs scoring with some ground and pound.
Burroughs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burroughs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A swing and a miss from Cabrazzi.
Burroughs throwing a counter right hand but Cabrazzi manages to avoid it.
Burroughs slips a jab and a cross from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi pushes Burroughs up against the cage in a clinch.
Burroughs is looking to control Cabrazzi's arms but Cabrazzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burroughs has his back to the cage.
Burroughs swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrazzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrazzi blocking some punches.
Cabrazzi breaks from the clinch.
Burroughs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cabrazzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burroughs.
Cabrazzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabrazzi has closed the distance and engaged Burroughs in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrazzi breaks from the clinch.
Cabrazzi throws an off balance right hand
and Burroughs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabrazzi's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burroughs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travon Burroughs dominated that round.
That's time! Burroughs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burroughs misses with a straight right.
Lou Cabrazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burroughs moves away.
Burroughs shoots in for a double leg but Cabrazzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cabrazzi misses with a hook.
Cabrazzi throws a looping overhand right but Burroughs ducks down to avoid it.
Burroughs feinted with a counter takedown.
Burroughs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrazzi can do to turn this around?
Cabrazzi throws a series of punches but Burroughs moves out of range.
Cabrazzi lands with a nice body punch.
Cabrazzi wants to clinch but Burroughs slips to the side
and Burroughs counters with a single leg into guard. Cabrazzi didn't expect that.
Burroughs throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs prevents Cabrazzi from getting back to his feet.
Cabrazzi has momentary wrist control but Burroughs slips an elbow through the middle.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrazzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burroughs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrazzi tries to stand but Burroughs is controlling from the bottom.
Cabrazzi being controlled here momentarily.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs seems keen to control Cabrazzi's posture.
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.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Cabrazzi controlling him for the moment.
Cabrazzi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrazzi moves in looking to clinch but Burroughs pushes him off.
Cabrazzi rushes Burroughs and presses him up against the cage.
Burroughs tries a body shot but Cabrazzi blocks it.
Cabrazzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrazzi prevents a body shot from Burroughs.
Burroughs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrazzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrazzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrazzi gets caught napping as Burroughs dives in and scores a takedown. Cabrazzi manages to retain guard.
Cabrazzi wants to stand up but Burroughs is controlling him.
Burroughs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Travon Burroughs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burroughs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrazzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Cabrazzi wants to stand and escape but Burroughs is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lou Cabrazzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Cabrazzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lou Cabrazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Cabrazzi.
An attempted straight right counter from Burroughs misses the target.
Burroughs moves forwards but Cabrazzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabrazzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrazzi wants to clinch up but Burroughs keeps it at a distance.
Cabrazzi cracks Burroughs with an open hand slap.
Burroughs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrazzi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs shoots and misses
and Burroughs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrazzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burroughss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Cabrazzi clinches with his opponent.
Cabrazzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrazzi moves out of range as Burroughs strikes.
Cabrazzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burroughs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burroughs shoots in and bounces Cabrazzi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cabrazzi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burroughs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Burroughs tries to work over Cabrazzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrazzi breaks the clinch.
Cabrazzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burroughs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Burroughs misses.
Cabrazzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burroughs.
Lou Cabrazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burroughs looks for a takedown but Cabrazzi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travon Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrazzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burroughs.
Lou Cabrazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burroughs takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burroughs keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabrazzi misses the shot to the body.
Burroughs throwing a counter right hand but Cabrazzi manages to avoid it.
Cabrazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrazzi thuds his right hand into Burroughs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burroughs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrazzi.
Burroughs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrazzi sprawls and moves away.
Burroughs has a takedown stuffed.
Cabrazzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cabrazzi cracks Burroughs with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrazzi controls the action.
Cabrazzi breaks the clinch.
Cabrazzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabrazzi works Burroughs's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrazzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cabrazzi cracks Burroughs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrazzi 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.
Cabrazzi lands a left and a right that send Burroughs crashing to the mat, dazed. Cabrazzi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Burroughs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cabrazzi knocks Burroughs out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lou Cabrazzi!
Lou Cabrazzi 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 Tommy McCork (ranked 486 p4p, 795 weight class) and Julian Avila (ranked 63 p4p, 106 weight class). McCork comes to the cage accompanied by Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers. Tommy McCork had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy McCork!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCork is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avila's half guard.
Avila blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCork.
McCork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
Avila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avila can do anything to dispel that myth.
Avila blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCork.
McCork not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from McCork.
McCork thows a huge punch but Avila dodges it nicely.
Avila wants to control but McCork is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCork controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
Avila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCork wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
McCork throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avila pulls McCork in close to his closed guard and prevents McCork from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCork wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCork landing with the ground and pound.
McCork with a nice head shot there.
McCork trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCork.
Avila 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCork scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila pulls McCork in close to his closed guard and prevents McCork from doing any damage or advancing position.
Avila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCork in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCork pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avila is keeping the position for now.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCork.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCork with a nice head shot there.
McCork working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCork works over Avila with some ground and pound from guard.
McCork lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCork is in close to Avila's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCork wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
McCork loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCork showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avila keeping moving, preventing McCork from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCork 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.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCork lands a lovely overhand right.
Avila slips under a jab.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCork.
McCork takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCork keeps the fight on the outside.
McCork uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avila tries to land a front kick but McCork steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCork tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.
McCork misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCork is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by McCork as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCork defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Avila scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as McCork blocks the low kick.
McCork drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avila sprawls and moves away.
Avila gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCork counters with a takedown into side control.
Avila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCork scoring with punches and elbows.
McCork working the head with strikes.
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!
Avila is not content to let McCork control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCork is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Avila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avila dodges the ground and pound from McCork.
A control attempt from Avila but he's now mounted!
McCork trying to control but Avila is having none of it.
McCork sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork throwing strikes but Avila bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
McCork looking for a sweep. Not yet McCork, not yet.
Tommy McCork overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avila wants to control from the top but McCork keeps moving.
Avila preventing the sweep.
McCork will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avila postures up.
McCork wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment.
McCork wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Avila is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCork is looking to improve his position.
Avila trying to mount his opponent but McCork defends it.
McCork is looking to improve his position.
McCork actively working from the bottom here.
McCork trying to hold on to Avila's head to control him but Avila postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCork dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCork throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
McCork bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avila's head backwards.
McCork throws an off balance right hand
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCork is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Avila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avila looks to land a body kick but McCork moved away.
McCork throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Tommy McCork is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila slips under a jab.
McCork throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Jab, jab by McCork - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCork.
McCork shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
McCork is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Avila tries to work over McCork's front leg with a kick but McCork checks it.
McCork throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Avila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by McCork.
Avila forces McCork back against the cage and clinches.
Avila lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCork backwards.
McCork has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Avila clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McCork has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Avila.
McCork scores with punches from the back.
Avila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila is taking damage to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McCork throwing damaging strikes from the back! Avila could be in trouble here!
McCork misses with a punch to the head.
McCork missing with strikes from the back.
McCork lands strikes to the head.
McCork throwing sloppy strikes.
Avila is trying to break free.
McCork throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Avila is covering up but some of the strikes from McCork are getting through and doing damage.
McCork controls the action.
McCork is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Avila up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McCork lands a shot to the body.
McCork looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
McCork is really struggling to control Avila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McCork 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 four minutes gone in the round.
McCork is hanging on to Avila's back as he tries to escape.
McCork connects with a big shot to the side of Avila's head.
McCork has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Avila has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
Avila covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Avila as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McCork!
McCork is landing with strikes. Avila can't take much more of this.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCork clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from McCork misses.
Avila flicks out a counter leg kick but McCork steps away.
McCork shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCork with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by McCork.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
McCork feinted with a counter takedown.
Avila swings for the body but McCork moves out of range.
Avila throws a chopping leg kick but McCork manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avila tries to clinch but McCork moves out of range.
McCork fails with the takedown.
Avila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork lands a nice shot to the body.
McCork throws a body shot but no joy.
McCork cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avila misses with the body kick
and McCork counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork wants to take a breather but Avila is having none of it.
McCork perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCork.
McCork throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCork perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avila is trying to maintain the position but McCork is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCork stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCork lands with an uppercut that bounces Avila off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCork throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCork scores with a decent looking hook.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCork dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCork is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Avila throws a push kick but McCork slaps the foot to one side.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCork avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avila defending well as McCork loads up on a big left hand.
McCork avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila throws a leg kick which misses McCork's front leg but catches the back leg as McCork tries to avoid it.
Avila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
McCork misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.
McCork is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avila's half guard.
McCork thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCork looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Avila with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCork lands with a punch from half guard.
Avila is looking for a sweep. McCork is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCork is working away from the top position though.
McCork trying to control the action but Avila is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila tries to roll over but McCork keeps him under control.
McCork is trying to control the action in half guard but Avila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCork lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCork lands with a punch from half guard.
McCork wants to free his trapped foot but Avila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCork had his way with Julian Avila in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Avila walks into a left hand.
A cross from McCork lands.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
McCork loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avila.
It looks like McCork has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Avila slips under a jab.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
McCork appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCork avoids a kick to the body.
Avila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCork takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avila clinches.
McCork has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avila is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avila is working McCork over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Avila tries to work over McCork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork can't break the clinch.
McCork blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCork is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCork misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCork is out of range and Avila settles back down.
It looked like McCork wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but McCork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
McCork moves out of range of the body kick.
McCork shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but McCork keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McCork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCork lands with a cross.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila pushes McCork away with a front kick.
McCork digs a good body shot into Avila's ribs.
McCork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCork, as that shot connected.
McCork shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avila is trying to defend but McCork finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCork throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Avila to regain full guard.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCork working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avila is adopting a defensive guard.
McCork throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCork accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCork with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCork with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCork lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCork postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCork defends well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCork tests Avila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCork throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Avila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy McCork showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCork, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McCork!
Tommy McCork retains his welterweight title!
Tommy McCork seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 412 p4p, 996 weight class) and Julian Bashir (ranked 30 p4p, 73 weight class). Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, FEEL SOMETHING. Bashir has chosen Exodus - The Toxic Waltz 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bashir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bashir somewhat.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bashir just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bashir moves out of range easily.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bashir shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Bashir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bashir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Bashir clinches.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bashir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It appears Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cruz leaves Bashir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Bashir wants to clinch.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Bashir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Bashir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz cracks Bashir with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bashir with that takedown attempt.
Bashir just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bashir blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bashir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Bashir ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Bashir's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Bashir with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz misses the jab.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Bashir misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bashir can do to turn this around?
Bashir misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bashir.
Bashir breaks from the clinch.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Bashir avoids it.
Bashir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Bashir fails to land the takedown.
Bashir with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Bashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bashir.
Bashir shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bashir fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a head kick that drops Bashir to the mat! Bashir scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Bashir is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Bashir checks it.
Bashir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bashir off to one side.
Bashir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice right hand that sends Bashir toppling to the canvas! Bashir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz finish him?!
Bashir is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Bashir has a takedown stuffed.
Bashir seems to have recovered his senses.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bashir slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashir.
Bashir has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz digs a good hook to Bashir's body.
Bashir moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Bashir's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz lands a high kick!
Danny Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bashir gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bashir shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Bashir's shoulder, as Bashir tries to avoid the shot.
Bashir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Bashir just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Bashir manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a jab.
Bashir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a body kick that stops Bashir in his tracks momentarily.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz throws a push kick but Bashir slaps the foot to one side.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Bashir has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashir.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Bashir avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Bashir moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Bashir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bashir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bashir. Bashir gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir checks a low kick from Cruz.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
Bashir shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Bashir's front leg but catches the back leg as Bashir tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz had his way with Julian Bashir in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bashir checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Bashir looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bashir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bashir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from Cruz misses.
And Bashir tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bashir tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz throws a push kick but Bashir slaps the foot to one side.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashir.
As Bashir looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Bashir just gets out of the way.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bashir under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Bashir stumbling back into the cage.
Bashir avoids a kick to the body.
Danny Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashir's sensitive parts.
Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bashir out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Danny Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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