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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Subban (ranked 24982 p4p, 24737 weight class) and Justin Edwards (ranked 584 p4p, 581 weight class). Edwards has chosen "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Subban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subban shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Subban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Subban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Subban postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow.
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Subban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Subban chips away with some ground and pound.
Subban is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subban lands a couple of elbows.
Subban working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Subban is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Subban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Subban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Subban throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Subban controlling him for the moment.
Subban connects with a couple of short punches.
Subban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subban postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Edwards covers up, he's hurt! Subban keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Subban and the ref steps in to end the fight! Subban can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Subban!
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Subban thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Banks (ranked 25472 p4p, 6134 weight class) and Brent Luger (ranked 588 p4p, 539 weight class). Niko Banks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brent Luger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Luger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luger, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banks misses with the head strike.
Banks swings wildly with an uppercut but Luger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
Banks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banks scores with a shot to the side of Luger's head.
Banks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Luger is rocked!
Banks creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Luger out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Banks!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cartier (ranked 4159 p4p, 25417 weight class) and Yee Ha (ranked 129 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cartier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yee Ha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ha wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartier connects with a nice short shot to Ha's temple.
Cartier slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartier lands a nice short elbow.
Cartier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ray Cartier!
Ray Cartier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haise Aoki (ranked 25003 p4p, 3907 weight class) and Werner Heisenberg (ranked 597 p4p, 467 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haise Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Werner Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heisenberg lands with a light punch inside.
Heisenberg lands with a light punch inside.
Heisenberg gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heisenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 It looks like Haise Aoki has been cut.
Heisenberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heisenberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heisenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heisenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heisenberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heisenberg.
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Heisenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aoki has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Los Angeles, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Heisenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Heisenberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heisenberg scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Heisenberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Heisenberg pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Aoki is rocked!
Heisenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Heisenberg scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heisenberg is defending well.
Heisenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Heisenberg.
A nice left hand lands by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands with a right to the head.
Heisenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heisenberg unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aoki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Heisenberg is unloading with more strikes now! Aoki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werner Heisenberg!
Our winner, Werner Heisenberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiesahn Colombo (ranked 2216 p4p, 3837 weight class) and Roger Field (ranked 288 p4p, 448 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tiesahn Colombo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tiesahn Colombo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiesahn Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Field!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Field - just one landing.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Field counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roger Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colombo misses with a body punch
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colombo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Field.
Field throws a series of punches but Colombo moves out of range.
Field misses with the combination.
Field misses with the combination.
Colombo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Field defends well and Colombo ends up having to push Field into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colombo jumps into guard, dragging Field to the mat.
Colombo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Field.
Field has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field throws a big elbow that misses.
Field controls from within his opponent's guard.
Colombo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Field trying to control but Colombo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colombo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Colombo is looking for a triangle here but Field uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Field controls the position.
Colombo is not content to let Field control the position.
Colombo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Field working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field trying to control the action but Colombo is working from the bottom.
Field goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Colombo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Field but great work by Colombo.
Field manages to get back to half guard.
Colombo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colombo thows a huge punch but Field dodges it nicely.
Field slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Colombo trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
Field is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Colombo throwing strikes from guard but Field blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo won't allow Field to sweep him here.
Field controls Colombo momentarily but Colombo frees himself.
Field throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Colombo postures up.
Field has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colombo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colombo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colombo is looking to work some ground and pound but Field has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Field misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Field.
Field scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Colombo avoids the body shot from Field.
Colombo dives in and grabs Field's left leg, looking for a takedown. Field pushes down on Colombo's head and hops out.
Field lands a really nice looking cross but Colombo seems unphased.
Field tries to clinch but Colombo is having none of it.
Field stuns Colombo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Colombo misses its target.
Field misses with a jab, cross combination.
Field misses with a body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Field moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colombo has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Colombo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Field after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiesahn Colombo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colombo blocks an uppercut.
Field throws an elbow but it misses.
Field goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Field prevents the takedown attempt.
Field prevents a body shot from Colombo.
Field is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Field working aggressively here.
Colombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Field.
Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colombo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Field keeping moving, preventing Colombo from controlling successfully.
Field is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colombo is aware though and is defending well.
Colombo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colombo won't allow Field to sweep him here.
Colombo connects with a couple of short punches.
Colombo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Field working a defensive guard here.
Colombo landing some decent shots from guard.
Colombo tries to free his leg and advance position but Field is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Field is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colombo scoring with some ground and pound.
Tiesahn Colombo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Field throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Colombo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Field on the ground.
Colombo cracks Field with a solid left hand.
Field has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Field scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Colombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Field moves into range and connects with a jab.
Field misses with a looping left.
Colombo drives through and clinches with Field against the cage.
Field misses with a body punch.
Colombo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Colombo is looking for a takedown.
Colombo misses with the head strike.
Colombo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colombo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo is thwarting Field's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Field manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Field utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colombo wants to control from the top but Field keeps moving.
Field preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Field is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Field trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Field will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Field throws a right and a left that Colombo avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Colombo misses the target.
Field looks to land a combination but Colombo avoids it well.
Colombo tries to counter with a takedown but Field is quick to defend against it.
Roger Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colombo ducks under a wild hook from Field.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Field getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field misses with the combination.
Field throws a nice looking combination but Colombo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Field lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field throws a jab when Colombo was well out of range.
Colombo closes the distance and clinches.
Field misses with a body punch.
Colombo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colombo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Field is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Field manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiesahn Colombo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colombo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Field fails to land.
Field jumps guard but Colombo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Field tries to score a body lock takedown but Colombo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Colombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colombo drags the fight down to the ground.
Colombo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colombo keeping moving, preventing Field from controlling successfully.
Colombo working a defensive guard but Field passes into half guard.
Colombo tries to roll over but Field keeps him under control.
Field blocks the strikes from Colombo.
Field stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Colombo to get to his feet.
Field throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Field's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Field misses with an uppercut. Colombo saw that one coming.
Field throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roger Field is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Field connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colombo slips a jab from Field.
Colombo ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Colombo feinted with a counter takedown.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Colombo tries to counter with a takedown but Field is quick to defend against it.
Field misses with a wild body shot.
Colombo is looking to counter punch.
Roger Field seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Field fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colombo shoots in looking for a takedown. Field tries to sprawl out of it but Colombo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Field manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Field rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colombo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colombo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Field lands with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Field.
Field throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiesahn Colombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Field misses with a hook. Colombo ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Field comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Field winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Field!
A victorious Roger Field 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 Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 1982 p4p, 2795 weight class) and Auric Gallahad (ranked 267 p4p, 366 weight class). Gallahad has chosen Go to War as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Auric Gallahad was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Rauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauta darts in trying to clinch
and Gallahad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gallahad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rauta is just riding it out for now. Gallahad eventually gives up the hold.
Gallahad is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rauta is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallahad.
Rauta is trying to stand.
Gallahad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gallahad is looking to take a break and control but Rauta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gallahad 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.
Gallahad 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallahad seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gallahad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gallahad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rauta looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Rauta clinches.
Gallahad fails to pull guard.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallahad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallahad with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Gallahad gets tackled into the cage by Rauta. Rauta maintains the clinch.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rauta to keep the fight standing.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta stops a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad jumps guard but Rauta stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rauta walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Gallahad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rauta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallahad fails to pull guard.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rauta walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rauta tries to clinch up.
Rauta moves into the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Rauta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Gallahad jumps guard but Rauta stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gallahad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rauta after a bit of a struggle.
Gallahad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Gallahad's head.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallahad can't get the takedown.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
Gallahad is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rauta, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 1637 p4p, 3760 weight class) and Jayden Jordan (ranked 225 p4p, 442 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayden Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clemens slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Jordan.
Jordan throws a right hand that Clemens ducks under and follows up with a left that Clemens also avoids with ease.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jayden Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens is looking to wear down Jordan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Jordan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clemens circles away quickly and effectively.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan swinging wildly here.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a right hand that Clemens ducks under and follows up with a left that Clemens also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jayden Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens clearly takes 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.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens had his way with Jayden Jordan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Clemens avoids it well.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clemens.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordan.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jayden Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samuel Clemens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Clemens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clemens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:41
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:41
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Draco Harris (ranked 3061 p4p, 3060 weight class) and Perez Phillips (ranked 419 p4p, 420 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Draco Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perez Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
Phillips has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harris up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Phillips manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phillips gets a clinch.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phillips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Phillips receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling him.
Harris wants to break free but Phillips has control.
A short uppercut from Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips slows down the pace here.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Harris being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips clinches.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris cracks Phillips with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phillips rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips is pushing Harris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Phillips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Phillips avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Phillips's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Phillips is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Harris throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harris up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips taking a breather.
Phillips effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phillips forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Phillips.
Phillips stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phillips. Phillips circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Phillips has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Harris wants to break free but Phillips has control.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phillips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.
Phillips digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Perez Phillips seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Phillips is working Harris over against the cage.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands an uppercut.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Phillips is pushing Harris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phillips closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
Phillips drops Harris onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harris is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Harris is rocked!
It looks like Draco Harris has been cut.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips pushes Harris against the cage. Phillips is working some dirty boxing. Phillips pushes off with a quick right hook! Harris goes down! Harris tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phillips moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perez Phillips!
Perez Phillips is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Perez Phillips, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 1710 p4p, 25167 weight class) and Winter Test Two (ranked 82 p4p, 227 weight class). Big Russian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winter Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Russian.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Two blocking some punches.
Russian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Two.
Two blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Big Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Test Two.
Two blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Russian on the inside.
Russian pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Russian drops Two onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Two is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Two 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!
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Russian finish him?
Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Two can't get the takedown.
Two blocks an uppercut.
Two wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russian has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two blocks an uppercut.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Russian creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Two's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Two drops to his knees and Russian pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Russian!
Big Russian retains his super heavyweight title!
Big Russian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Arbani (ranked 1354 p4p, 3159 weight class) and Mason St Jaques (ranked 90 p4p, 180 weight class). Mason St Jaques will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason St Jaques!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Jaques counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Jaques.
St Jaques stopping the sweep attempt from Arbani.
St Jaques is posturing up here but Arbani has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! St Jaques tries to roll out but it's too tight and St Jaques has to tap! Slick submission there by Arbani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Renato Arbani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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