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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bunyons (ranked 6050 p4p, 25097 weight class) and Kagiso Lekobe (ranked 375 p4p, 400 weight class). Kagiso Lekobe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kagiso Lekobe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bunyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lekobe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunyons circles away.
Bunyons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunyons lands in his opponent's guard.
Bunyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lekobe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bunyons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunyons passes Lekobe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lekobe is staying active underneath Bunyons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bunyons tries to pass to full mount but Lekobe defends it.
Bunyons wants to control but Lekobe is keeping him busy.
Bunyons controlling the action here.
Bunyons is working for a kimura but Lekobe is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lekobe is trying to stand back up but Bunyons is controlling him
Bunyons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunyons is looking to take a break and control but Lekobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyons works his way into full mount!
Bunyons wants to control the pace but Lekobe is squirming around nicely.
Bunyons controlling the position easily from mount.
Lekobe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bunyons tries to control but Lekobe wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lekobe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunyons tries to control but Lekobe wriggling away.
Bunyons content just to control the position here.
Bunyons working for a submission but Lekobe is keeping him at bay.
Lekobe is squirming around, avoiding Bunyons's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lekobe wants to control but Bunyons is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bunyons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunyons misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Bunyons.
Lekobe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunyons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bunyons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bunyons looking for a guillotine here but Lekobe defends easily.
Bunyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lekobe defends well.
Lekobe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunyons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lekobe has managed to get both his arms back between Bunyons's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunyons is trying to keep Lekobe in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyons is pulling down on Lekobe's head to control his posture.
Lekobe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunyons controlling Lekobe's posture.
Lekobe postures up.
Bunyons looking for a guillotine here but Lekobe defends easily.
Bunyons controls Lekobe momentarily but Lekobe frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lekobe is posturing up here but Bunyons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lekobe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lekobe has to tap! Slick submission there by Bunyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Bunyons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lark Bizzy (ranked 4067 p4p, 4237 weight class) and Temujin Namkhai (ranked 434 p4p, 440 weight class). Namkhai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. Lark Bizzy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lark Bizzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizzy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Namkhai's head backwards.
Namkhai slips under a jab.
Namkhai forces Bizzy back against the cage and clinches.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizzy has had enough of the clinch but Namkhai keeps him there for the moment.
Namkhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Namkhai keeps control of Bizzy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai.
Namkhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Namkhai.
Bizzy is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Namkhai.
A short body shot lands from Namkhai as the two fighters clinch.
Namkhai lands with a light punch inside.
Namkhai works on Bizzy's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizzy'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.
Namkhai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Namkhai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bizzy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Namkhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Namkhai as the two fighters clinch.
Namkhai is working Bizzy over against the cage.
Namkhai digs a right hand underneath Bizzy's ribcage. Bizzy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Namkhai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Namkhai is working Bizzy over against the cage.
Namkhai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Namkhai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bizzy takes a shot to the head.
Namkhai drops Bizzy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bizzy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Bizzy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namkhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Bizzy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Namkhai digs a right hand into Bizzy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizzy's gas tank.
Namkhai pushes Bizzy against the cage. Namkhai is working some dirty boxing. Namkhai pushes off with a quick right hook! Bizzy goes down! Bizzy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Namkhai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Namkhai!
A relieved looking Temujin Namkhai 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 Jose Luciano (ranked 4124 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Byron Neal (ranked 485 p4p, 413 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Neal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Neal seems unphased.
Neal rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neal lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Neal blocks the elbow strike.
Neal's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Neal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Neal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luciano up against the cage.
Neal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano works Neal's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luciano.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Neal.
Neal connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neal's sensitive parts.
Neal misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neal throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Neal throws a body shot but no joy.
Neal lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Neal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
Neal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neal. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neal digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neal lands a left and a right that send Luciano crashing to the mat, dazed. Neal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Jose Luciano has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neal cracks Luciano with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Luciano tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Neal pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Luciano is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Neal!
A pretty intense looking Byron Neal took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Draconis (ranked 3213 p4p, 3647 weight class) and Herminos Lugnunum (ranked 363 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Draconis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herminos Lugnunum!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lugnunum or perhaps it was just good defense by Draconis, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Draconis. No joy for Lugnunum on that attempt.
Draconis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lugnunum fails to land the takedown.
Draconis attempts a counter takedown but Lugnunum avoids it well and moves away.
Tommy Draconis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herminos Lugnunum.
Lugnunum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Draconis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lugnunum!
Draconis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lugnunum is trying to improve his position.
Lugnunum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Draconis connects with a decent elbow.
Lugnunum stops Draconis from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis working the ground and pound but Lugnunum is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Draconis.
Draconis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lugnunum on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lugnunum tries to buck Draconis off but Draconis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lugnunum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lugnunum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lugnunum takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lugnunum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lugnunum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Draconis.
Draconis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lugnunum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Draconis working the ground and pound from side control.
Draconis cracks Lugnunum with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Draconis immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lugnunum is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Draconis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Draconis!
Tommy Draconis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Herpes (ranked 2366 p4p, 3499 weight class) and Zamir Al Din (ranked 351 p4p, 473 weight class). Herpes comes to the cage accompanied by Herpes Two. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Space Herpes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zamir Al Din!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din throws a head kick that misses.
Herpes tries to counter with a takedown but Al Din is quick to defend against it.
Herpes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Al Din throws a combination. Herpes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herpes was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Al Din lands a glancing blow to the side of Herpes's head.
Al Din throws a push kick but Herpes slaps the foot to one side.
Herpes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Herpes avoids a kick to the body.
Herpes tries to counter with a takedown but Al Din is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Din finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herpes has a takedown stuffed.
Herpes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Herpes darts in looking for a takedown but Al Din gets double underhooks and turns Herpes into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Al Din's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Din is looking to break free of the clinch but Herpes has double underhooks.
Herpes can't break the clinch.
Herpes tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Din is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al Din gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herpes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Space Herpes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
Al Din gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herpes.
Al Din lands a left hand.
Herpes wants a takedown.
Herpes misses with the head strike.
Herpes misses with a body punch.
Al Din works on Herpes's body with a couple of short punches.
Herpes tries to work over Al Din's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Din lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Din can't break the clinch.
Herpes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Herpes can't find room to land a body shot as Al Din controls the action.
Al Din breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din scores with a body shot.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herpes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Din cracks Herpes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herpes shoots in and drives through. Al Din sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Al Din.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Herpes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Din.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Din, as that shot connected.
Herpes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Din defends it nicely.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Al Din does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Herpes with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Din lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herpes backs up against the cage.
Al Din cracks Herpes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herpes will feel that in the morning.
Al Din swinging wildly here.
Herpes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Din sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herpes somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Al Din catches Herpes right on the button with a cross.
Herpes drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Din scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Din throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Herpes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zamir Al Din is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herpes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Al Din catches Herpes right on the button with a cross.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herpes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herpes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herpes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herpes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Din swivels and escapes.
Al Din has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Herpes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herpes walks into a left hand.
Al Din lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herpes looks for a takedown but Al Din sprawls well.
Al Din is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Herpes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Din's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Din duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zamir Al Din dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Herpes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Din throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Herpes.
Herpes shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Din sprawls well. He's pushed Herpes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Din stuffs the takedown.
Al Din throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herpes on the side of the head.
Herpes walks into a stiff left hand from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Herpes fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Space Herpes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Din bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herpes's head backwards.
Al Din has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Al Din throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din lands a head kick. Herpes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al Din misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Al Din misses.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Herpes's leg. Herpes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herpes shoots in and drives through. Al Din sprawls well.
Al Din lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herpes circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Din is looking to slow Herpes down with leg kicks.
Herpes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herpes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Din as he avoids it easily.
Al Din tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herpes's head.
Al Din scores with a punch to the head.
Al Din lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herpes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Din's waist but Al Din gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herpes off to one side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Herpes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Herpes takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herpes is defended easily by Al Din.
Al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Al Din slips under a jab from Herpes.
Al Din lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zamir Al Din seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herpes shoots in but Al Din avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Al Din.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Al Din cracks Herpes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din scores with a three punch combo!
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Al Din's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Din obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herpes misses with a takedown attempt - Al Din sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herpes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Din as he jumps to the side.
Al Din scores with a one two! Herpes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Herpes is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Al Din! Herpes is out on his feet! Al Din rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Herpes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Herpes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zamir Al Din!
After winning the bout, Zamir Al Din thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Space Herpes spoke after the fight, saying 'You better go to the clinic bro cause im leaking.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Davis (ranked 2696 p4p, 2188 weight class) and Hamish Farquharson (ranked 347 p4p, 287 weight class). The key to victory for Miguel Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamish Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davis wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farquharson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farquharson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davis is rocked!
Farquharson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farquharson lands a big elbow - Davis is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Farquharson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Farquharson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Hale (ranked 1221 p4p, 2291 weight class) and Makana Berzebal (ranked 111 p4p, 192 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Tenggar Cavalry - Lone Wolf. Makana Berzebal 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makana Berzebal!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Berzebal.
Berzebal moves out of range of the leg kick from Hale.
Hale throws out a leg kick but Berzebal moves out of range and Hale only half commits.
Berzebal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Hale. No joy for Berzebal on that attempt.
Berzebal moves out of range of the body kick.
Berzebal with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale works the jab nicely.
Berzebal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Hale.
Berzebal feints and as Hale raises his hands in defense, Berzebal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berzebal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hale has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzebal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berzebal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berzebal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hale pulls Berzebal in close to his closed guard and prevents Berzebal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.
Hale wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Hale looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berzebal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzebal controlling from the top position.
Berzebal throws a big elbow that misses.
Berzebal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hale throws a looping overhand right but Berzebal ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donk. Hale catches Berzebal right on the button with a cross.
Hale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Berzebal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hale drops Berzebal with a beautiful combination! Berzebal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hale is looking for the KO!
 Berzebal is rocked!
 It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal backs away from a small jab... but Hale lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Berzebal crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hale with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). George Hale!
An out of breath George Hale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 705 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 37 p4p, 54 weight class). Anakoni Kai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Munson's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson pushes Kai up against the cage in a clinch.
Munson misses with some punches.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Munson throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai pushes Munson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai blocks a body shot from Munson.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Munson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munson.
Munson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Munson blocks a body shot from Kai.
Munson stalling the fight.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Munson taking a breather.
Munson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munson tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Munson to work.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai prevents a body shot from Munson.
Munson slows down the pace here.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
Munson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai blocks a body shot from Munson.
Kai's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai blocking some punches.
Munson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson misses with some punches.
Munson misses with some punches.
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!
An out of breath Robert Munson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Kaepernick (ranked 1835 p4p, 2856 weight class) and Joe Kamaka (ranked 244 p4p, 338 weight class). Kamaka has chosen Carcass - Heartwork as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168
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Brawler
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Kamaka!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamaka lands with a nice combination. Kaepernick backs away looking to recover.
Kaepernick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamaka wants to improve his position but Kaepernick is controlling well.
Kaepernick passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kaepernick looking to finish Kamaka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kamaka!
Kaepernick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick raining down shots from the mount!
Kaepernick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaepernick with the ground and pound from mount.
Kamaka is rocked!
Kaepernick lands a big shot to the head and Kamaka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
Julius Kaepernick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Joe Kamaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Belyaev (ranked 767 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Mark Norman (ranked 72 p4p, 182 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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152
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Belyaev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev fails to land the takedown.
Norman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norman trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard.
Belyaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belyaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norman has his foot on Belyaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belyaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Belyaev throws a sloppy strike and Norman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Belyaev is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Norman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman is the new featherweight champion!
Mark Norman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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