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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamberto De Mattos (ranked 2171 p4p, 4022 weight class) and Ray Cartier (ranked 101 p4p, 118 weight class). Ray Cartier 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamberto De Mattos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cartier!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartier lands in his opponent's guard.
Cartier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Mattos is looking for a triangle but Cartier pushes his legs off easily.
Cartier connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartier working some strikes from top position.
Cartier trying to control but De Mattos is working from the bottom.
De Mattos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Mattos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Mattos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartier is aware though and is defending well.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Mattos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Mattos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Mattos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Mattos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Mattos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartier postures up and lands a big shot to De Mattos 's brow.
Cartier drops back looking for a leg! De Mattos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Mattos manages to kick Cartier off! Cartier jumps back into De Mattos 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Mattos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartier controls the pace.
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.
De Mattos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Mattos wants to sweep here but Cartier controlling him for the moment.
Cartier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartier lands a couple of digs.
Cartier distracts De Mattos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Mattos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartier is aware though and is defending well.
Cartier 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.
Cartier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Mattos has his foot on Cartier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartier works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartier passes De Mattos 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Mattos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Mattos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartier pulls his head out easily.
De Mattos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartier is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartier in particular looking to stall.
Cartier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cartier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Mattos is surviving well by controlling Cartier's body position as best he can.
De Mattos is looking to improve his position but Cartier isn't that keen on the idea.
De Mattos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cartier.
Cartier breaks from De Mattos 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Mattos tries to reverse the position but Cartier maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Cartier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Cartier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
De Mattos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartier trying to control but De Mattos is having none of it.
Cartier throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! De Mattos has his hands clasped together but Cartier breaks the hold and De Mattos is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cartier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Cartier!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Cartier 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 2443 p4p, 4533 weight class) and Wayne Wang (ranked 308 p4p, 495 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batu Otgonbayar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Wang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang clinches.
Otgonbayar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Otgonbayar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wang doesn't seem phased though.
Otgonbayar clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Otgonbayar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
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!
Otgonbayar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar moves into range and clinches up with Wang.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Wang misses
and Otgonbayar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batu Otgonbayar!
A relieved looking Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 2894 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Alain Aspect (ranked 366 p4p, 170 weight class). Gallahad comes to the cage accompanied by Go to War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspect drives through and clinches with Gallahad against the cage.
Gallahad wants a takedown.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallahad drops back down to his feet.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
A short left from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Aspect.
Gallahad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Aspect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right hand.
A short left from Aspect.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aspect pushes Gallahad up against the cage in a clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Gallahad circles away.
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Gallahad goes for a takedown attempt but Aspect pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aspect rushes Gallahad and presses him up against the cage.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands a left hand.
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!
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallahad looking for a takedown.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aspect gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aspect gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect 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. This is the final round!
Aspect tries to clinch but Gallahad moves out of range.
Aspect rushes Gallahad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect 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.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect pushes Gallahad up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aspect clinches.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallahad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aspect is defending well.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Gallahad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallahad wants to take the fight to the mat but Aspect manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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 Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallahad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aspect sprawls and moves away.
Aspect drives through and clinches with Gallahad against the cage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands a right hand.
 Gallahad is rocked!
Gallahad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Gallahad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aspect 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
Alain Aspect thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morbius Manifesto (ranked 2125 p4p, 2628 weight class) and Nero La Croix (ranked 99 p4p, 283 weight class). La Croix has chosen Ca Plane Pour Moi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Morbius Manifesto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morbius Manifesto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 66 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nero La Croix!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by La Croix.
La Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manifesto gets tackled into the cage by La Croix. La Croix maintains the clinch.
La Croix misses with an elbow over the top.
La Croix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manifesto blocks an elbow strike.
La Croix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Morbius Manifesto has been cut.
La Croix lands an elbow inside.
La Croix told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Manifesto blocks the elbow strike.
La Croix misses with an elbow over the top.
La Croix throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morbius Manifesto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manifesto blocks an elbow strike.
Manifesto blocks an elbow strike.
La Croix lands an elbow just above Manifesto 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Morbius Manifesto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nero La Croix!
Our winner, Nero La Croix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perez Phillips (ranked 3192 p4p, 3193 weight class) and Draco Harris (ranked 434 p4p, 435 weight class). Draco Harris acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perez Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Draco Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips misses with a body punch.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris being controlled against the cage.
Phillips stalls.
A short right from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harris prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phillips stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Phillips has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Harris is trying to break free.
Phillips is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Phillips gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Phillips seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Come on Phillips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.
Phillips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris looks winded!
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harris up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
Phillips pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips clinches.
Phillips taking a breather.
Phillips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phillips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
 Harris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phillips clinches.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phillips avoiding damage.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phillips takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Phillips for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
A short uppercut from Phillips.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Phillips dips a shoulder and cracks Harris with a mighty uppercut! Harris falls back against the cage and Phillips unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harris is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Phillips screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perez Phillips!
Perez Phillips retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Perez Phillips 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 1988 p4p, 2079 weight class) and Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 268 p4p, 276 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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180
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Rauta!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Rauta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rauta.
Maldini cracks Rauta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rauta lands a head shot.
Maldini is rocked!
Maldini walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rauta! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
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 1655 p4p, 2914 weight class) and Tiesahn Colombo (ranked 227 p4p, 367 weight class). Tiesahn Colombo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
160
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160
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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 17 - 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiesahn Colombo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo goes for a double leg but Clemens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clemens continues to drive forward.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Colombo.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clemens as he jumps to the side.
Tiesahn Colombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo looks winded!
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samuel Clemens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clemens is looking to wear down Colombo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colombo can do to turn this around?
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clemens is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Colombo.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
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 second 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.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
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.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Colombo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clemens has got the better of the exchanges.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
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.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clemens is trying to defend but Colombo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Colombo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colombo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colombo throws a strike but Clemens avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Colombo throws a strike but Clemens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Colombo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo is working an open guard so Clemens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens had his way with Tiesahn Colombo in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
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.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiesahn Colombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colombo throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samuel Clemens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:41
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 1404 p4p, 5891 weight class) and TJ Subban (ranked 159 p4p, 524 weight class). The key to victory for Big Russian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Subban!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subban looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Subban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Subban with a poor takedown
and Russian counters with a huge left! Subban is in big trouble! He's backing up but Russian isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Subban from any more damage. A dominating finish by Russian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Russian!
Big Russian is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Big Russian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teófilo Stevenson (ranked 2863 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Renato Arbani (ranked 245 p4p, 131 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stevenson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TEÓFILO STEVENSON - NOCKOUTS. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teófilo Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson rushes Arbani and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Arbani's takedown attempt.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Arbani backwards.
Arbani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arbani has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stevenson is trying to keep an underhook but Arbani manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Arbani is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stevenson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new featherweight champion!
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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Santiago (ranked 1047 p4p, 3138 weight class) and King Edmund (ranked 148 p4p, 384 weight class). King Edmund acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentino Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Edmund!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Edmund has closed the distance and engaged Santiago in a clinch.
Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Santiago is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Edmund rolls with it to try and escape but Santiago cranks on the arm and Edmund is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Valentino Santiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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