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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Groves (ranked 3716 p4p, 23908 weight class) and Neech Azmodeus (ranked 403 p4p, 571 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Groves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neech Azmodeus!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azmodeus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Groves working hard to break the clinch.
Azmodeus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 It looks like Herb Groves has been cut.
Azmodeus lands an elbow inside that Groves shrugs off.
Azmodeus's coach down at HELLsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Azmodeus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azmodeus lands an uppercut.
Azmodeus lands a shoulder strike.
Azmodeus lands a nice uppercut.
Azmodeus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Groves backwards.
 Groves is rocked!
Herb Groves's cut is getting worse.
Azmodeus lands a knee to the body.
Oh Groves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Groves is breathing heavily.
Azmodeus throws a big uppercut that drops Groves! More strikes from Azmodeus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Groves lies dazed against the cage as Azmodeus celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neech Azmodeus!
Neech Azmodeus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Beard (ranked 3107 p4p, 23734 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 340 p4p, 576 weight class). Beard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins. Legs has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Beard misses.
Beard lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
A big right from Beard misses.
Beard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beard throws a poor cross that misses
and Beard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs lands with a right hand.
Legs throws a poor cross that misses
and Beard counters with a shoot takedown. Legs fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legs trying to control the position.
Beard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beard connects with a couple of short punches.
Legs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Legs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Legs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard looking for a sweep. Not yet Beard, not yet.
Legs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legs manages to get himself to full guard.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legs looking to control.
Beard throwing strikes from guard but Legs blocks nicely.
Legs looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs looking for a guillotine here but Beard defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beard has passed into side control.
Legs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Beard trying to control the action but Legs is working from the bottom.
Legs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Legs gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs has hold of Beard's hands but Beard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Legs gets back to full guard.
Legs wants to sweep but no luck.
Legs controls Beard momentarily but Beard frees himself.
Beard lands a couple of elbows.
That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Beard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legs's head.
Beard is in close to Legs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Legs looking for a sweep. Not yet Legs, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Legs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legs keeping full guard, as Beard tries to pass.
Beard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crazy Legs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jarrod Beard!
Crazy Legs spoke after the fight, saying 'I got paid, I win'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Polly Johnson (ranked 2062 p4p, 2459 weight class) and Klinx Maxwell (ranked 278 p4p, 317 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polly Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klinx Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Maxwell.
Maxwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short right from Maxwell on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson pushes Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxwell tries to clinch up
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Maxwell slips the punch.
Maxwell drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Maxwell connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Polly Johnson has been cut.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell clinches with his opponent.
Maxwell tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Maxwell back against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Johnson digs a right hand into Maxwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maxwell's gas tank.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Maxwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Maxwell clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Polly Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Polly Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Maxwell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Maxwell's head back.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Maxwell seems unphased.
Maxwell tries to clinch up.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Polly Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Maxwell tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?
Maxwell closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Maxwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxwell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Maxwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Maxwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klinx Maxwell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxwell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Nice body punch from Maxwell - that landed with a thud.
Maxwell connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maxwell's sensitive parts.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxwell tries to clinch up.
Maxwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maxwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
A jab from Maxwell finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maxwell's sensitive parts.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maxwell.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxwell has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is working Maxwell over against the cage.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell connects with a knee to the head.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell throws an elbow but it misses.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxwell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Polly Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Polly Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maxwell checks a leg kick nicely.
Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson sets himself, and Maxwell steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson throws a hook but Maxwell avoids it easily.
Maxwell throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maxwell closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Maxwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Maxwell lands a shot to the body.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maxwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxwell's elbow.
Maxwell with a knee to the head.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maxwell's hands.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Maxwell didn't see that one coming.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.
Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Maxwell controls the action.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maxwell.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxwell.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell tries to clinch up.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maxwell.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Johnson cracks Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Maxwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Maxwell's shoulder, as Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polly Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polly Johnson!
An out of breath Polly Johnson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Fredrich (ranked 3027 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Howie Robinson (ranked 388 p4p, 357 weight class). Howie Robinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Fredrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Howie Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson gets control of Fredrich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Robinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Fredrich defends easily.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson has his foot on Fredrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredrich works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrich postures up and lands a big shot to Robinson's brow.
Fredrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fredrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson working for a triangle but Fredrich defends it easily.
Fredrich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrich scoring with some ground and pound.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Fredrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Fredrich tries to pass.
Fredrich controlling from the top position.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Robinson has his foot on Fredrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredrich works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredrich connects with a couple of short punches.
Fredrich lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrich pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Fredrich has control of the leg.
Fredrich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Fredrich there.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Fredrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fredrich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fredrich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fredrich wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Fredrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fredrich.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fredrich wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Fredrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fredrich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fredrich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fredrich winds up and cracks Robinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredrich lands a nice short elbow.
Robinson is in trouble now - Fredrich has advanced to mount!
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robinson gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrich defends it easily.
Fredrich working some strikes from top position.
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrich lands a couple of digs.
Fredrich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fredrich scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robinson pushes Fredrich up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredrich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Robinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fredrich to the mat. Fredrich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
CJ Fredrich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrich controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robinson is in close to Fredrich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fredrich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Fredrich is working from the bottom.
Fredrich regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Fredrich is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredrich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Fredrich lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Robinson.
Fredrich keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
Robinson is trapped and Fredrich is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fredrich lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to escape the position.
Fredrich trying to control.
Fredrich working for the choke.
Fredrich scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fredrich is landing with strikes. Robinson can't take much more of this.
Fredrich tightening his grip on Robinson, looking for the choke.
Fredrich keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
Fredrich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fredrich trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fredrich looking for the choke from the back.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Fredrich won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson is in bad spot here.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fredrich looking for the RNC.
Fredrich is hanging on to Robinson's back as he tries to escape.
Fredrich controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich working for the choke.
Fredrich lands a shot to the head.
Robinson wants to escape the position.
Fredrich scores with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fredrich lands strikes to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrich has good solid back control here.
Fredrich throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Robinson!
Robinson tries to escape the position.
Fredrich is looking for the choke from the back position but Robinson is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Fredrich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fredrich is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Fredrich is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fredrich 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.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fredrich pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich slips a nice elbow through Robinson's hands, connecting with Robinson's forehead.
Fredrich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fredrich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson controls Fredrich momentarily but Fredrich frees himself.
Fredrich working some strikes from top position.
Fredrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fredrich connects with a couple of short punches.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrich content to stall in guard here.
Robinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fredrich has passed into half guard!
Fredrich is trying to work for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fredrich lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fredrich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Fredrich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrich defends it easily.
Fredrich trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fredrich with a nice head shot there.
Howie Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Fredrich lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson working for a triangle but Fredrich defends it easily.
Robinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fredrich escapes and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson is not content to let Fredrich control the position.
Fredrich tries to advance to mount but Robinson denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Fredrich cracks Robinson with a big right hand but Robinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fredrich trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Fredrich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fredrich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
CJ Fredrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Fredrich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredrich, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Fredrich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morton Masters (ranked 1650 p4p, 1693 weight class) and Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 222 p4p, 227 weight class). Morton Masters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nakagome Kakuzo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morton Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo misses with a straight right.
Masters slips under a jab.
Masters is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kakuzo clinches with his opponent.
Kakuzo taking a breather.
Kakuzo takes a shot to the head.
Kakuzo taking a breather.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Kakuzo blocks it.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters effectively controlling the action here.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Masters manages to get underhooks.
Kakuzo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Kakuzo shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Kakuzo.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masters lands with a left to the head.
Kakuzo wants to stall.
Kakuzo misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakuzo's brow.
Kakuzo throws a head punch that misses.
Kakuzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuzo jumps guard but Masters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakagome Kakuzo.
Kakuzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masters stalling the fight.
Kakuzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masters lands with a short shot to the head.
Kakuzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masters is keeping busy.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kakuzo is struggling to control the position.
Masters looking to throw knees to the head but Kakuzo is blocking nicely.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kakuzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Nakagome Kakuzo's cut even more.
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Kakuzo shrugs off.
Kakuzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kakuzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kakuzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The cut above Nakagome Kakuzo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kakuzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Kakuzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Kakuzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Masters misses.
Kakuzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Masters steps away.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kakuzo tenderised Masters's leg. Masters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakuzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kakuzo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morton Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters cracks Kakuzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kakuzo throws a low kick, looking for Masters's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range.
Masters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Kakuzo.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakuzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakuzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters throws out a loose jab but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakuzo cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kakuzo misses with a body kick.
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Masters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masters prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakuzo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kakuzo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Masters uses from the top position.
Masters seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakuzo controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuzo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masters defends well.
Kakuzo looking for a triangle here. Masters is fighting it but it looks tight! Kakuzo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Masters is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nakagome Kakuzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 1252 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Fedor Vovchanchyn (ranked 173 p4p, 182 weight class). Fedor Vovchanchyn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Cormac McCarthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Vovchanchyn has wrist control.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn managing to control the position.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a sloppy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vovchanchyn holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy stands and throws Vovchanchyn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vovchanchyn defending against the ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Vovchanchyn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
McCarthy is working Vovchanchyn over with some ground and pound from side control.
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
Vovchanchyn is pulling down on McCarthy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCarthy, at least for the moment.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Vovchanchyn blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovchanchyn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vovchanchyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy 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 two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to control.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn postures up.
McCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy moves out of range as Vovchanchyn throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand right.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy jabs Vovchanchyn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
McCarthy closes the distance but Vovchanchyn moves to the side
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Vovchanchyn throws a fast counter high kick but McCarthy manages to duck under it in time.
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Vovchanchyn. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
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 Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCarthy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vovchanchyn can do to turn this around?
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vovchanchyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy throwing strikes but Vovchanchyn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vovchanchyn postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy darts in and clinches Vovchanchyn up against the cage.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
McCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Vovchanchyn defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
Vovchanchyn has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy 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.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vovchanchyn is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Weaver (ranked 1429 p4p, 904 weight class) and Fredrik White (ranked 192 p4p, 123 weight class). White has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180
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180
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Weaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredrik White!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
Fredrik White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it.
Weaver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weaver counters with a stiff right hand.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Weaver is just out of range.
White tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Weaver should have avoided that one.
Weaver walks into a straight right hand from White.
Weaver 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.
Nice uppercut there from White.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Weaver's shoulder, as Weaver tries to avoid the shot.
White throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White swinging wildly here.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a body punch but Weaver moves out of range.
White misses with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White cracks Weaver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weaver lands a jab to White's midsection.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for White.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White clinches up with Weaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
White trying to stall but Weaver improves his position.
Weaver looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Weaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Weaver misses.
As Weaver backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Weaver manages to avoid it all.
Weaver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White misses the jab.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Weaver.
Weaver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weaver throws an elbow but misses.
Weaver blocks a body shot from White.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver wants the takedown. White is fighting it off but Weaver persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in White's guard against the cage.
White pushes Weaver off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weaver with a jab.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is trying to stand up here but Weaver is controlling him well.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is trying to escape back to his feet but Weaver uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to buck Weaver off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White sneaks out the side door and pushes Weaver away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fredrik White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weaver dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him.
White pushes Weaver off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
White works the jab nicely.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Weaver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weaver tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from White.
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Weaver works White's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fredrik White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White throws a jab when Weaver was well out of range.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weaver.
Fredrik White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Weaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White misses with the combination.
Weaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Weaver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weaver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White lands a head shot.
Weaver shoots and misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Weaver throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
Weaver misses with a leg kick
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Weaver.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weaver scores with a punch to the head.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Weaver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Weaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to his feet but Weaver drags him back down.
Weaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Weaver's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weaver throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
White dodges the ground and pound from Weaver.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Weaver wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Weaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White tries to escape but Weaver is in control.
Weaver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fredrik White 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!
Weaver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Weaver ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Austin Weaver has been cut.
Weaver tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Weaver wants to break free but White has control.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Weaver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Weaver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Weaver sprawling to the canvas. White follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Weaver hang on?
Weaver is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oh Weaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White moves away from the strike by Weaver.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Weaver! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik White!
Fredrik White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 2745 p4p, 1912 weight class) and Rantang Gustus (ranked 241 p4p, 174 weight class). Bandolero comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. The key to victory for Giacomo Bandolero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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30
157
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandolero throws a shot to the body.
Gustus dives in and grabs Bandolero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bandolero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandolero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandolero.
Gustus shoots in and drives through. Bandolero sprawls well.
Gustus darts in looking for a takedown but Bandolero gets double underhooks and turns Gustus into the cage.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rantang Gustus.
Gustus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandolero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandolero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Gustus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus pushing down on Bandolero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandolero has a hand on Gustus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gustus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gustus lands a couple of good shots and Bandolero has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandolero trying to control the hands but Gustus breaks the grip.
Gustus is hanging on to Bandolero's back as he tries to escape.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustus looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Bandolero right now.
Bandolero defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gustus's arms.
Gustus is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandolero is controlling his hands well.
Gustus tightening his grip on Bandolero, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Bandolero as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gustus!
Bandolero prevents Gustus from getting a body triangle.
Gustus looking for the RNC.
Bandolero wants to escape the position.
Gustus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandolero defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus working for a choke but Bandolero is defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll but Gustus sticks to his back.
Gustus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gustus has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bandolero is in real trouble here. Gustus gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bandolero is tapping out! Gustus wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ankle Breaker (ranked 962 p4p, 1304 weight class) and Michel Santos (ranked 86 p4p, 117 weight class). Santos has chosen DMX - Intro as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ankle Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos checks the leg kick.
Breaker closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Breaker pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos blocks a head kick by Breaker.
Ankle Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breaker has time to react.
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos controlling from side mount.
Breaker tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
Breaker trying to control but Santos postures up.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos is controlling the pace.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breaker is not content to let Santos control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Breaker is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
Santos content just to control the position here.
Breaker can't escape the position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Breaker working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos with a couple of short strikes.
Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Breaker gets full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Breaker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breaker looking to control but instead Santos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos 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.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Breaker!
Santos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Breaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Santos taking a breather here.
Santos trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
Santos taking a breather here.
Santos scores with punches from side control.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos working away.
That's two 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.
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working.
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breaker has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face as Santos controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Breaker some visible discomfort.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Santos trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker prevents Santos from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santos tests Breaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breaker with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos throws the left hand but Breaker avoids the punch easily.
Santos cracks Breaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ankle Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breaker darts in trying to clinch
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Breaker looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos stays in close to Breaker's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breaker throws a few strikes from the bottom but Santos takes advantage and mounts!
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Breaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Santos avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Santos.
Santos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Breaker is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Santos avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
A less than humble Michel Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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