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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 3183 p4p, 3897 weight class) and RaeRae Usman (ranked 398 p4p, 462 weight class). Usman has chosen Yaba Buluku as his entrance music. 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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Usman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinales circles away quickly and effectively.
Usman looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Pinales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Usman's guard.
Pinales 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.
Usman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinales has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Usman manages to break the clinch.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Pinales moves away and avoids it.
Usman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Usman wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been informed that Usman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Usman.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman throws a hook but Pinales avoids it easily.
Usman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Usman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Pinales shoots in but Usman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Usman leaves Pinales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinales back to the cage. Usman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales dodges the punch combination from Usman.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinales rather than just go for the knockout.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Usman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pinales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Usman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinales has managed to get both his arms back between Usman's legs - danger averted.
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Usman keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Pinales with that takedown attempt.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Pinales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usman avoids it really well and circles away.
Usman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Usman misses.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usman is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Usman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinales.
Usman swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman throws a body punch but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Usman connects with a body shot.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Usman lands an overhand right.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
RaeRae Usman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman misses with a hook.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman throws a right hand that misses
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pinales wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.
Pinales 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales stands and throws Usman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Usman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Usman looking for submissions off his back.
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman looking for submissions off his back.
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Usman is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Usman is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Javier Pinales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Usman gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Usman working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RaeRae Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pinales slips under a jab.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman throws a series of punches but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Pinales blocks a jab.
Pinales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usman is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Usman circles away and we're back to standing.
Usman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Pinales.
Pinales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usman counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Pinales fails to land the takedown.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Usman takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Usman.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinales closes the distance and clinches up with Usman, looking for a takedown. Pinales pushes Usman against the cage but Usman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman throws a good cross that connects.
Pinales ducks right into an uppercut from Usman.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Usman managing to control the position.
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Usman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Usman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Usman swings widly with a right hand
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pinales 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pinales forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
Usman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Usman defends it well.
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinales pulls his head out easily.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Usman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
RaeRae Usman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usman is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
RaeRae Usman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Usman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RaeRae Usman!
Our winner, RaeRae Usman, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 6073 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 504 p4p, 284 weight class). DJ has chosen Lil Scrappy - No Problem as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ throws a combination that misses
and DJ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
DJ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DJ looks winded!
Leal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from DJ misses the target.
DJ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leal.
DJ just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeal.
DJ throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ digs a good hook to Leal's body.
DJ misses with a head kick.
DJ has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DJ throws a combination that misses
and Leal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - DJ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leal 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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Leal!
A very excited looking Nathan Leal 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 3117 p4p, 1882 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 444 p4p, 290 weight class). Marley has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a leg kick but Brunson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brunson back to the cage. Marley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Doyle Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Brunson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunson throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Marley misses.
Brunson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brunson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brunson.
Marley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brunson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brunson cracks Marley with an open hand slap.
Brunson throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily
and Marley counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Brunson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley lands a left and a right that send Brunson crashing to the mat, dazed. Marley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Brunson is rocked!
 It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Marley Throws a clean left jab. Marley Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Brunson's chin! Brunson crumbles to the ground and Marley follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Marley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rakeem Marley!
A very excited looking Rakeem Marley 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 1580 p4p, 1879 weight class) and Stefan Andersson (ranked 241 p4p, 289 weight class). Stefan Andersson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Picogram.
A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Picogram's defenses.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Picogram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Picogram defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Picogram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersson throws a combination that misses
and Picogram counters with a nice body kick.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andersson manages to circle out of the way.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Picogram cracks Andersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Picogram defends it nicely.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.
Nice uppercut there from Picogram.
Andersson tries to clinch but Picogram is having none of it.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson with a poor takedown
and Picogram counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Picogram's half guard.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Picogram gets full guard.
Picogram is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andersson postures up.
Picogram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Picogram looking to control.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Picogram's guard.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Picogram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Picogram is trying to control but can't.
Picogram is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Picogram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram misses with a looping left.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picogram circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Picogram keeps it at a distance.
Picogram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andersson.
Picogram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picogram looks to land a body kick but Andersson moved away.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Picogram scoring well with a low kick there.
Picogram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Picogram.
Stalling in the clinch from Picogram.
Come on Picogram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Picogram taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Picogram seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Picogram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Picogram lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Stefan Andersson has been cut.
Andersson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picogram obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to drag Picogram to the mat but Picogram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Picogram walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Picogram.
Picogram clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Andersson being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Picogram for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram blocks a body shot from Andersson.
A bit of stalling here from Picogram.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a slapping leg kick.
Picogram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Picogram slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson wants to advance to full mount but Picogram doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Picogram managing to control the position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Picogram.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Picogram is looking to sweep but instead, Andersson has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson is controlling the pace.
Picogram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Andersson'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Picogram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Picogram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram scores with a kick to the body.
Picogram bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Picogram.
Andersson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picogram.
Andersson throws a combination that misses
and Picogram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersson takes one to the side of the head.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Picogram does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Picogram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Stefan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson wants to clinch but Picogram slips to the side
and Picogram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Picogram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a leg kick.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picogram with the inside leg kick.
Stefan Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Picogram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson scores with a takedown into Picogram's guard.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picogram is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Picogram from controlling successfully.
Andersson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Picogram has passed into side control.
Picogram content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Picogram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Picogram wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
Picogram tries to move to mount but Andersson blocks the move with his legs.
Andersson is not content to let Picogram control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Picogram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Nansen (ranked 1753 p4p, 1310 weight class) and The Royal Savage (ranked 242 p4p, 191 weight class). Nansen comes to the cage accompanied by Benny Jamz - Torden. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nansen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nansen counters with an inside leg kick.
Savage throws a jab when Nansen was well out of range.
Savage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nansen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savage's knee momentarily.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nansen counters with a thumping low kick.
Nansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Nansen.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nansen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nansen with the ground and pound but Savage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Nansen working Savage over with strikes.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nansen.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Savage is staying active underneath Nansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nansen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savage won't allow Nansen to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Nansen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nansen moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen is putting a hurting on Savage here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nansen throwing strikes but Savage manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is trying to get back to half guard.
Nansen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nansen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nansen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen gets full guard.
Savage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nansen is proving hard to escape from.
Nansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nansen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.
Nansen has an active guard here but Savage has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nansen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
Savage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nansen is punishing Savage with strikes - can he finish him?!
Savage covering up well under a series of strikes from Nansen.
Nansen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savage misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Nansen misses the target.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nansen throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Nansen.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Nansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Nansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Nansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses.
Nansen dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Nansen throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with an uppercut
and Nansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen staying out of range there.
Nansen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nansen avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage walks into a left hand.
Nansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Savage is rocked!
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Nansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Nansen finish him?
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen throws a nice head kick!
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Nansen had a free shot at his head there.
Savage throws a series of punches but Nansen avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Nansen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Nansen counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nansen feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Nansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nansen forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nansen trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Nansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savage seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nansen.
Nansen is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Nansen is stalling here. Savage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nansen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Savage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nansen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvald Nansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage tries to stand but Nansen is controlling his head.
Nansen regains half guard.
It looks like Savage is going to stand back up.
Nansen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
Nansen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Savage covering up well under a series of strikes from Nansen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Savage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nansen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nansen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nansen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Savage has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Savage is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nansen gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorvald Nansen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nansen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nansen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nansen tries to move to mount but Savage blocks the move with his legs.
Nansen throws an elbow but Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen in side control, throwing shots but Savage defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sloppy strikes there by Nansen.
Savage is not content to let Nansen control the position.
Nansen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Nansen.
Nansen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nansen trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
Savage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nansen is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nansen is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.
Nansen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savage is avoiding damage well.
Nansen trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
Nansen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Savage!
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Nansen's attempts to control the action.
Savage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nansen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Nansen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Royal Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nansen controlling his opponent.
Nansen throws some wild stikes that Savage manages to avoid easily.
Nansen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nansen looking to ground and pound but Savage is blocking nicely.
Nansen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Savage has worked his arm free - good work by Savage!
Nansen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen working the body and head with strikes.
Nansen misses with the ground and pound.
Nansen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thorvald Nansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nansen can't control as he wanted to and Savage manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nansen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
Nansen is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorvald Nansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nansen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorvald Nansen!
A victorious Thorvald Nansen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romega Vartanein (ranked 1178 p4p, 1293 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 173 p4p, 189 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanein slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
A left lands for Chandler.
Vartanein works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chandler trying to strike off his back.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Vartanein tries to pass.
Vartanein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Vartanein is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chandler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chandler pulls Vartanein in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Vartanein keeps moving.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vartanein is controlling Chandler's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler cracks Vartanein with a solid left hand.
Chandler distracts Vartanein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vartanein is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vartanein pushes Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartanein momentarily.
Chandler clinches with his opponent.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Vartanein keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chandler has Vartanein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vartanein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Vartanein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Vartanein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chandler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartanein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Vartanein coming out on top.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein 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.
Chandler throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vartanein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vartanein explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Vartanein sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Vartanein defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vartanein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Vartanein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Vartanein's corner calls for a 1-2. Vartanein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vartanein on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Vartanein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vartanein continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't.
Vartanein gets full guard.
Chandler postures up.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Vartanein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vartanein is keeping the position for now.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartanein has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler pushes down on Vartanein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vartanein wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vartanein is holding on to half guard well.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vartanein is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chandler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartanein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler scores with a nice strike.
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein connects with a crisp jab.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Chandler with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vartanein throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Vartanein gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
It looked like Vartanein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vartanein bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
Vartanein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Chandler.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Vartanein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Vartanein's body.
Vartanein sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Vartanein counters with a right hand to the body.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein controlling the position for now.
Vartanein tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vartanein is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler throwing shots but Vartanein is blocking nicely.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vartanein trying to control from the bottom.
Vartanein is looking to escape.
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.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Vartanein is defending well.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Vartanein trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vartanein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vartanein has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Vartanein is defending well.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't.
Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but Vartanein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vartanein looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vartanein 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Kogos (ranked 1301 p4p, 888 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 158 p4p, 119 weight class). Paulo Kogos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulius Zurauskas's chin.
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurauskas throws a lazy right hand but Kogos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kogos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogos.
Kogos ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a wild body kick that Kogos sees coming a mile off.
Kogos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zurauskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Kogos moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kogos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zurauskas throws a low kick, looking for Kogos's leg but Kogos calmly moves out of range.
Kogos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zurauskas scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zurauskas.
It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Kogos moved out of range nicely.
Zurauskas misses with a left hand
and Kogos counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kogos advances to full mount.
Zurauskas wants to control but Kogos is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogos unloading with bombs!
Zurauskas is rocked!
We've been hearing that Kogos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Zurauskas bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kogos and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Roussel (ranked 959 p4p, 781 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 131 p4p, 103 weight class). Roussel comes to the cage accompanied by Manau - J'ai laissé là bas . Llewellyn has chosen Doomsday as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn fails with the takedown
and Roussel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roussel lands a lovely overhand right.
Roussel throws a body punch but Llewellyn moves out of range.
Llewellyn doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
Llewellyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roussel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Roussel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Llewellyn landing strikes.
Roussel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Llewellyn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel regains half guard, as Llewellyn was trying to land strikes.
Llewellyn is looking for a kimura but Roussel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Llewellyn to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel is refusing to be controlled, as Llewellyn sits in half guard.
Llewellyn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roussel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Llewellyn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Llewellyn's back!
Roussel lands a shot to the body.
Llewellyn wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Roussel.
Llewellyn breaks Roussel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn stands up over Roussel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roussel is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Llewellyn is trying to control the position but Roussel postures up.
Llewellyn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Llewellyn wants to improve his position but instead Roussel has moved into half guard.
Roussel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Llewellyn is looking for a sweep. Roussel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Llewellyn trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Roussel there.
Roussel is nestled in close to Llewellyn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Roussel there.
Llewellyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roussel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Llewellyn is pressing down on Roussel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel preventing the sweep.
Llewellyn keeps trying to improve his position.
Roussel stands up over Llewellyn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Llewellyn looking to control.
Roussel postures up and lands a big shot to Llewellyn's brow.
Roussel landing some decent shots from guard.
Llewellyn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roussel manages to get himself to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Llewellyn working his ground and pound in the gym.
Roussel wants to hit a sweep here but Llewellyn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Roussel there!
Llewellyn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roussel has worked his arm free - good work by Roussel!
Roussel is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Llewellyn.
You can see the frustration on Roussel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roussel manages to get back to half guard.
Llewellyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussel is not content to let Llewellyn control the position.
Llewellyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roussel defending well though.
Llewellyn is trying to control. Roussel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roussel trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Llewellyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roussel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llewellyn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roussel sprawls well. Roussel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Llewellyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Llewellyn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
Llewellyn tries for a takedown but Roussel circles away easily
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dexter Roussel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llewellyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Llewellyn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
Roussel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roussel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn catches Roussel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Llewellyn misses with a body shot.
Roussel keeps the fight on the outside.
Llewellyn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Llewellyn with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
Llewellyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Roussel counters with a straight right hand.
Roussel punishes Llewellyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Dexter Roussel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llewellyn throws a sloppy body shot
and Roussel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roussel lands a nice looking body shot.
Llewellyn wants to clinch
and Roussel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Llewellyn thinking.
Llewellyn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roussel lands a right hook to the body.
Llewellyn misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
Llewellyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roussel rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussel throws a body punch but Llewellyn moves out of range.
Llewellyn tries to clinch but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roussel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llewellyn can do to turn this around?
Llewellyn doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
Roussel ducks right into an uppercut from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn tries to clinch there but Roussel circles away.
Llewellyn walks into a jab.
Llewellyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roussel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roussel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roussel.
Llewellyn wants to clinch
and Roussel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Llewellyn with a poor takedown
and Roussel counters with a straight right hand.
Llewellyn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Llewellyn fails with the takedown
and Roussel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn tries to clinch but Roussel is having none of it.
Roussel misses the shot to the body.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Llewellyn is looking to clinch but Roussel is avoiding it.
Llewellyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roussel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llewellyn manages to avoid it.
Roussel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Llewellyn tries for a takedown but Roussel circles away easily
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
Llewellyn fails to land the takedown.
Roussel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Llewellyn misses with a takedown
and Roussel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Llewellyn thinking.
Llewellyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roussel defends it nicely.
Llewellyn shoots in looking for a takedown but Roussel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Llewellyn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Llewellyn throws a right hand that misses
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roussel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel lands a jab.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Llewellyn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Llewellyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Roussel scores with a nice right hand.
Roussel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llewellyn with a poor takedown
and Roussel counters with a nice body shot.
Llewellyn fails with the takedown
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Llewellyn is breathing heavily.
Roussel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roussel but Roussel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Roussel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Llewellyn tries for a takedown but Roussel circles away easily
and Roussel moves into the clinch.
Roussel cracks Llewellyn with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussel.
Roussel lands with a short shot to the head.
Roussel digs a right hand underneath Llewellyn's ribcage. Llewellyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roussel is stalling here.
Roussel lands with a short shot to the head.
Roussel pushes Llewellyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roussel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Llewellyn tries for a takedown but Roussel circles away easily
and Roussel counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Llewellyn moves to clinch but Roussel breaks away
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
Llewellyn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roussel connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llewellyn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Llewellyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn wants to clinch
and Roussel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Llewellyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
Llewellyn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roussel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Llewellyn is in Roussel's guard.
Llewellyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Roussel is retaining full guard.
Roussel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llewellyn is one step ahead there.
Llewellyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Roussel is retaining full guard.
Roussel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roussel lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Roussel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Llewellyn throws a big elbow that misses.
AJ Llewellyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Llewellyn's guard.
Roussel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roussel won't allow Llewellyn to sweep him here.
Roussel landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussel wants to control from the top but Llewellyn keeps moving.
Llewellyn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roussel stands up over Llewellyn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roussel is working Llewellyn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussel postures up and lands a big shot to Llewellyn's brow.
Roussel preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Llewellyn is on top in guard.
Roussel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Llewellyn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel cracks Llewellyn with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roussel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Llewellyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Llewellyn, not yet.
Llewellyn wants to hit a sweep here but Roussel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Llewellyn there!
Llewellyn gets back to half guard.
Roussel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Llewellyn is rocked!
It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
Roussel working over Llewellyn with some ground and pound. Llewellyn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Llewellyn is still in real trouble! Can Roussel finish him?
Roussel is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Llewellyn is hurt! He's hurt bad - Roussel fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Llewellyn from any more punishment! Congratulations to Roussel! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Zwirn (ranked 596 p4p, 911 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 88 p4p, 134 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music. 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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25 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn misses with a body shot
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland throws a combination that misses
letting Zwirn counter with a right hand.
Zwirn stuffs the takedown.
Zwirn is looking to counter punch.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zwirn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kneeland somewhat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kneeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeland has Zwirn pressed against the cage, preventing Zwirn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Zwirn. No joy for Kneeland on that attempt.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skillz Kneeland.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Zwirn misses the target.
Kneeland closes the distance and pushes Zwirn back into the cage.
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zwirn is keeping busy.
Zwirn is trying to force a seperation but Kneeland has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn misses with a right hand
and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zwirn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Zwirn coming out on top.
Kneeland clinches with his opponent.
Kneeland has Zwirn pressed against the cage, preventing Zwirn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zwirn breaks the clinch.
Kneeland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneeland there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland drives through and clinches with Zwirn against the cage.
Zwirn is trying to push Kneeland away but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zwirn blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneeland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zwirn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland moves into range and clinches up with Zwirn.
The referee calls for Kneeland to work.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Zwirn off balance momentarily.
Kneeland tries to move into range but Zwirn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kneeland scores with a one two! Zwirn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
Frederick Zwirn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kneeland misses the shot to the body.
Kneeland clinches up with Zwirn and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kneeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwirn gets tackled into the cage by Kneeland. Kneeland maintains the clinch.
Zwirn working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zwirn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.
Kneeland manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kneeland won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skillz Kneeland's cut.
That's time! Zwirn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zwirn misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zwirn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Zwirn there.
Kneeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneeland gets a clinch.
Kneeland prevents Zwirn from breaking the clinch.
Kneeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneeland.
Zwirn wants to break free but Kneeland has control.
Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zwirn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with a hook to the body
and Zwirn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeland prevents Zwirn from breaking the clinch.
Zwirn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kneeland thumps Zwirn with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Kneeland, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneeland clinches up with Zwirn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zwirn's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zwirn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kneeland has double underhooks.
Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn tries to break free but Kneeland pushes him back against the cage.
Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn lands a body shot.
Kneeland motions for Zwirn to come forward. Kneeland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zwirn connects with a body shot that sends Kneeland's belly button to the back.
Kneeland misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a good cross that connects.
Zwirn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zwirn. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneeland cracks Zwirn with a good jab.
Zwirn looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range.
Kneeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zwirn is looking for a counter combo.
Kneeland goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zwirn is rocked!
Kneeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Zwirn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn breaks from the clinch.
Kneeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zwirn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Zwirn.
Kneeland darts in and clinches Zwirn up against the cage.
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zwirn up against the cage.
Kneeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn misses with a body punch
and Kneeland counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skillz Kneeland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zwirn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kneeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneeland moves into the clinch.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeland looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Kneeland.
Kneeland is stalling here.
Zwirn blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn is trying to push Kneeland away but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland walks into a jab.
Jab from Kneeland.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zwirn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneeland.
Kneeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kneeland throws a hook but Zwirn blocks it.
Kneeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Zwirn is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zwirn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zwirn throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kneeland has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Zwirn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zwirn is trying to break the clinch but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage.
Zwirn manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn leaves Kneeland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kneeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zwirn at a distance.
Kneeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zwirn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwirn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneeland only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Zwirn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneeland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zwirn rather than just go for the knockout.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut.
Zwirn looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range.
Kneeland misses with a body shot.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kneeland misses with a body shot.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kneeland swings for the body but Zwirn moves out of range.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kneeland darts in and clinches Zwirn up against the cage.
Zwirn tries to circle away but Kneeland has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeland looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Zwirn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Kneeland as he connects with a hook.
Frederick Zwirn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zwirn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skillz Kneeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kneeland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Skillz Kneeland made sure he mentioned Waste of Money Nutrition lol, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 268 p4p, 809 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 43 p4p, 121 weight class). Payton comes into the arena with Andre Nickatina - Yeah blaring out of the sound system. Masa Saitoh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent MT
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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Saitoh with the counter takedown but Payton avoids it easily.
Payton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payton wants it to stay on the feet.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Saitoh feints the counter takedown.
Saitoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Payton.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Payton connects with an inside leg kick.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payton's guard.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Saitoh throws an elbow that misses. Payton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saitoh's guard. Nice move by Payton!
Payton preventing the sweep.
Payton is looking to stand up but Saitoh won't let him.
Saitoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saitoh wants to sweep here but Payton controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Payton wants to get up but he can't break Saitoh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payton's guard.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Payton managing to control the position.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Payton pulls Saitoh in to control the position.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saitoh postures up.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh being controlled here momentarily.
Saitoh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Payton wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Payton blocks nicely.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Payton is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Saitoh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh tries for a takedown but Payton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Saitoh punishes Payton's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Payton regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh'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.
A clash of legs there as Saitoh blocks the low kick.
Payton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payton thinking.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Saitoh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Payton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saitoh off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh wants to escape the position.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saitoh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Payton.
Saitoh staying busy and making it hard for Payton to control.
Saitoh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Payton.
Saitoh tries to roll but Payton sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saitoh rolls, trying to escape but Payton keeps control of the position.
Payton keeps control of the position easily here as Saitoh tries to buck him off.
Saitoh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Payton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh is trying desperately to improve position.
Payton tries to control but Saitoh wriggling away.
Saitoh can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton wants to control the pace but Saitoh is squirming around nicely.
Payton controlling the pace for now.
Saitoh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Payton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payton controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton looking to control but Saitoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Payton looking to control but Saitoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh tries to reverse the position but Payton maintains control.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton prevents Saitoh from getting the reversal.
Payton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saitoh is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh'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!
Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitoh can do to turn this around?
Saitoh avoiding damage.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Payton.
Saitoh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payton is trying to stall.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saitoh looking to stall.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
Saitoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payton rather than just go for the knockout.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh not doing much here.
Payton is looking to control Saitoh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payton avoid being mounted?
Payton is positioning himself well to prevent Saitoh advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Payton wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
Saitoh is nestled in close to Payton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walter Payton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payton is staying active underneath Saitoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saitoh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Payton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
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. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Payton's temple.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton is looking for a sweep. Saitoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saitoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payton sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh prevents Payton from improving his position.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Saitoh.
I think Payton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Payton!
Walter Payton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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