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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domino Hurley (ranked 3137 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Jalo Ilmarinen (ranked 401 p4p, 297 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Domino Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Hurley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ilmarinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ilmarinen.
 It looks like Domino Hurley has been cut.
Hurley tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and clinches up with Hurley, looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen pushes Hurley against the cage but Hurley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ilmarinen misses with a double jab.
Hurley swings widly with a right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen working over Hurley with some ground and pound. Hurley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
 Hurley is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ilmarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh Hurley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hurley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hurley seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Hurley's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hurley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ilmarinen manages to pass to mount!
Ilmarinen tries to push Hurley's head away but Hurley is holding on tight.
Hurley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hurley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hurley tries to get out of the position.
Ilmarinen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hurley covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azad Bekzod (ranked 2294 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Leonard Foster (ranked 301 p4p, 387 weight class). Bekzod's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonard Foster!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Bekzod has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Foster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bekzod prevents it.
Foster prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Foster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
A short right from Bekzod.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bekzod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bekzod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azad Bekzod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Foster.
A short left from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Foster struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Foster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foster lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foster.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Foster.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Foster tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod is leaning against Foster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Foster's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster lands with a light punch inside.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Foster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Foster is rocked!
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foster looks winded!
Bekzod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foster misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
Bekzod stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Bekzod finish him?
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Foster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foster tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foster.
Foster prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Foster can't get the takedown.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bekzod pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Bekzod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bekzod has him pressed against the cage.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod lands a body punch.
Foster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Foster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but Bekzod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bekzod lands a body punch.
A short right from Bekzod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but Bekzod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Foster wants a takedown.
Bekzod cracks Foster with a nice body shot.
Bekzod is working Foster over against the cage.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand.
Foster tries for a takedown but Bekzod manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head.
Bekzod lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Foster to his knees! Bekzod keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azad Bekzod!
A very excited looking Azad Bekzod 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Chegwin (ranked 2232 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Rhashaun Kinkead (ranked 296 p4p, 395 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Chegwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kinkead moves away from the strike by Chegwin.
Chegwin blocks a jab.
Chegwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
Kinkead throws a combination that misses
and Chegwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Chegwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead tries to bum rush Chegwin with a series of wild strikes but Chegwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Chegwin misses the target.
We've been told by Chegwin's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kinkead misses with a looping left.
Chegwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead moves in looking to clinch but Chegwin pushes him off.
Kinkead tries to clinch but Chegwin is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chegwin misses its target.
Kinkead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chegwin misses with a hook. Kinkead ducked under it nicely.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kinkead sends Chegwin down but not out. Kinkead dives into side control looking to finish.
Kinkead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Kinkead working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chegwin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kinkead yanks on the arm and Chegwin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kinkead.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rhashaun Kinkead!
An out of breath Rhashaun Kinkead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy No Neck (ranked 1763 p4p, 1923 weight class) and Caius Marius (ranked 240 p4p, 261 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy No Neck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Marius!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Marius misses its intended target.
No Neck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No Neck throws a hook but Marius avoids it easily.
Marius connects with a good right hand that stumbles No Neck. No Neck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Randy No Neck has been cut.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from No Neck.
No Neck takes one on the button.
Marius's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No Neck tries to move into range but Marius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius throws a hook but No Neck blocks it.
No Neck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caius Marius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius lands a right hook to the body.
Marius misses with a hook
and No Neck counters by moving into the clinch.
Marius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
No Neck has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
No Neck breaks from the clinch.
No Neck defending well as Marius loads up on a big left hand.
No Neck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marius manages to circle out of the way.
No Neck slips a straight right by Marius.
Marius misses with a body shot.
No Neck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marius throws out the jab.
No Neck is looking to counter the offense by Marius and move into the clinch.
Marius misses with a body shot
and No Neck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No Neck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marius's efforts to push away.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
No Neck working hard to break the clinch.
Marius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but No Neck is just out of range.
Marius tests No Neck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marius misses with a left hand
and No Neck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No Neck trying to control the position but instead, Marius has worked for underhooks and has pushed No Neck into the cage.
Marius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No Neck needs to keep his hands up - Marius had a free shot at his head there.
Marius misses with a straight left.
No Neck is looking to counter the offense by Marius and move into the clinch.
Marius throws a looping overhand right but No Neck ducks down to avoid it.
No Neck wants to clinch
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Marius misses the target.
Marius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No Neck is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No Neck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No Neck stuns Marius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No Neck moves away from the strike by Marius.
No Neck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No Neck throws an off balance right hand
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Randy No Neck's cut is getting worse.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by No Neck.
No Neck blocks a jab.
Marius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius swings for the body but No Neck moves out of range.
No Neck tries to counter by clinching up but Marius breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Marius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy No Neck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marius lands a right hook to the body.
Marius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No Neck tries to counter by clinching up but Marius breaks away and moves out of range.
Marius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marius lands a glancing blow to the side of No Neck's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Marius misses the target.
No Neck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Neck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marius looks to land a left hand but No Neck moved out of range nicely.
No Neck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marius manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marius.
No Neck slips under a jab.
No Neck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by No Neck.
As Marius tries to get set, No Neck tries to push him back and clinch up but Marius manages to avoid the attempt.
No Neck staying out of range there.
No Neck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marius catches No Neck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with a body shot
and No Neck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Marius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
No Neck scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
No Neck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marius missing with a left hand there. No Neck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No Neck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No Neck has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marius takes a swing at No Neck's ribcage but misses.
No Neck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No Neck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius throws a lazy right hand but No Neck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No Neck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marius scores with a shot to the body.
Marius misses with a hook
and No Neck counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No Neck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
No Neck wants to get back to striking at distance but Marius won't allow it.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
No Neck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No Neck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marius throws out the jab.
No Neck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marius looks to throw the jab but No Neck is out of range.
Marius throws a lazy uppercut
and No Neck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by No Neck.
Marius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for No Neck.
Marius is trying to push No Neck away but No Neck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
No Neck misses with a hook from the clinch.
No Neck tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
No Neck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
No Neck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy No Neck's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marius throws a hook but No Neck avoids it easily.
No Neck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marius manages to circle out of the way.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No Neck slips under a jab from Marius.
Marius throws a lazy right hand but No Neck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No Neck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Neck throws a lazy right hand but Marius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius throws a big shot that misses.
Marius looks to land a left hand but No Neck moved out of range nicely.
As Marius tries to get set, No Neck tries to push him back and clinch up but Marius manages to avoid the attempt.
Marius throws a body punch but No Neck moves out of range.
No Neck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius throws a hook but No Neck blocks it.
No Neck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Neck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No Neck rushes Marius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
No Neck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
No Neck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No Neck defending well as Marius loads up on a big left hand.
No Neck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marius.
Marius scores with a shot to the body.
Marius throws a body punch but No Neck moves out of range.
Randy No Neck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marius with a nice cross.
Marius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but No Neck was well out of range. Poor timing from Marius.
No Neck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No Neck slips under a jab from Marius.
No Neck lands a slapping body shot.
Marius misses with a right hand
and No Neck counters by moving into the clinch.
No Neck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No Neck staying out of range there.
Caius Marius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marius punishes No Neck's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Marius. That snapped No Neck's head back.
Marius throws a good cross that connects.
Marius lands a jab.
Marius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but No Neck was well out of range. Poor timing from Marius.
No Neck tries to counter by clinching up but Marius breaks away and moves out of range.
Marius looks to land a left hand but No Neck moved out of range nicely.
No Neck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No Neck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marius throws out the jab.
As Marius tries to get set, No Neck tries to push him back and clinch up but Marius manages to avoid the attempt.
No Neck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No Neck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No Neck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No Neck moves in looking to clinch but Marius pushes him off.
No Neck slips under a jab from Marius.
Marius sizes up No Neck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Marius misses
and No Neck counters by clinching up.
Marius blocks a body shot from No Neck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marius 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Marius!
Caius Marius is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nagatsuki Hideki (ranked 2088 p4p, 3198 weight class) and Choke Gracie (ranked 280 p4p, 406 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nagatsuki Hideki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choke Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hideki blocks the body kick.
It looked like Hideki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hideki moves away
and Hideki counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hideki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hideki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Hideki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Hideki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hideki counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
It looked like Hideki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Hideki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hideki moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hideki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hideki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hideki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Choke Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hideki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Hideki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hideki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Hideki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Hideki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nagatsuki Hideki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Hideki counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Hideki counters with a huge left! Gracie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hideki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gracie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hideki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nagatsuki Hideki!
Nagatsuki Hideki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Beznisko (ranked 1894 p4p, 1912 weight class) and Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 257 p4p, 260 weight class). Beznisko comes to the cage accompanied by JANE AIR — Junk. Nerdspoof The 3rd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loser. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beznisko slaps away a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Beznisko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beznisko goes for a double leg but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nerdspoof The 3rd continues to drive forward.
Beznisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has picked Beznisko up - he's going for a ride! Nerdspoof The 3rd dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beznisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a kimura but Beznisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nerdspoof The 3rd to get the leverage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beznisko sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko is looking for a sweep. Nerdspoof The 3rd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beznisko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Beznisko from improving his position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beznisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Beznisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nerdspoof The 3rd preventing the sweep.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to pass the guard.
Beznisko looking for a guillotine here but Nerdspoof The 3rd defends easily.
Beznisko wants to sweep here but Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling him for the moment.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nerdspoof The 3rd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko keeping full guard, as Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pass.
Beznisko can't keep his opponent in guard - Nerdspoof The 3rd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beznisko tries to get to full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has control of the leg.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is keen to just control but Beznisko is a slippery customer.
Beznisko won't allow Nerdspoof The 3rd to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko is trying to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Beznisko is defending well.
Beznisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerdspoof The 3rd pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerdspoof The 3rd content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight left.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown but Beznisko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nerdspoof The 3rd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd is defended easily by Beznisko.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beznisko!
Beznisko manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko looking for submissions off his back.
Beznisko is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the positon.
Beznisko can't escape the position.
Beznisko breaks Nerdspoof The 3rd's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Beznisko looking to pass the guard.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for a sweep. Not yet Nerdspoof The 3rd, not yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping full guard, as Beznisko tries to pass.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nerdspoof The 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko wants to pass the guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping the position.
Beznisko preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nerdspoof The 3rd counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Beznisko is keeping him busy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beznisko is not content to let Nerdspoof The 3rd control the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd did well to prevent Beznisko getting side control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for submissions off his back.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to get back to full guard.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beznisko is pressing down on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nerdspoof The 3rd is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Nerdspoof The 3rd with that takedown attempt.
Beznisko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruslan Beznisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd.
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.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beznisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Beznisko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Beznisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beznisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the action here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beznisko trying to control from the bottom.
Ruslan Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko is looking to improve his position.
Beznisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is taking a breather. Beznisko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beznisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the head kick by Beznisko.
Nerdspoof The 3rd feints the counter takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with the takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a takedown attempt
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nerdspoof The 3rd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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