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Gajah Mada really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 173.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Bsmds Nasmfus was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd McPherson (ranked 3326 p4p, 2717 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 377 p4p, 311 weight class). Cross has chosen Folk Metal as his entrance music. Turd McPherson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280
25 - 20 - 0 |
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250
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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 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a poor cross that misses
and McPherson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPherson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cross wants to stand and escape but McPherson is having none of it.
McPherson throws an elbow that misses. Cross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPherson's guard. Nice move by Cross!
Cross controlling from the top position.
McPherson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McPherson wants to hit a sweep here but Cross passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McPherson there!
Cross looking to control and managing it successfully.
McPherson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cross has a good base and remains in mount.
Cross controlling his opponent.
McPherson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McPherson is looking to improve his position but Cross isn't that keen on the idea.
McPherson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McPherson wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
McPherson is working hard here to advance position.
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cross pulls his head out easily.
Cross is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McPherson wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross controlling the pace.
McPherson is looking to improve his position.
Cross controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross looks to land a left hand but McPherson moved out of range nicely.
Cross looks to throw the jab but McPherson is out of range.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McPherson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cross jabs McPherson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPherson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
Cross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Cross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McPherson blocks a jab.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cross to score with a decent uppercut.
McPherson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cross lands a jab to McPherson's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McPherson's head backwards.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPherson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Cross looks to land a right hand but McPherson moved out of range.
Cross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cross.
Jeremy Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPherson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cross. Cross obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
McPherson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPherson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
McPherson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but McPherson ducks down to avoid it.
Cross with a hook.
McPherson slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
McPherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
McPherson ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPherson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Cross catches McPherson right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Cross.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
McPherson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Cross misses.
Cross scores with a body shot.
McPherson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McPherson slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cross. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McPherson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Cross there.
Cross lands a head shot.
Cross misses the jab.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McPherson avoids the body shot from Cross.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Cross looks to throw the jab but McPherson is out of range.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Cross does it's job there.
Cross lands with a good body shot.
Cross throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cross missing with a left hand there. McPherson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPherson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McPherson there as he acknowledges the shot.
McPherson staying out of range there.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
McPherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Cross avoids it well and moves away.
Cross scores with a punch to the head.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Jeremy Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
Cross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPherson.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McPherson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cross connects with a nice looking jab.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Cross misses with a hook. McPherson ducked under it nicely.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of McPherson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McPherson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McPherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McPherson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but McPherson slips the punch.
Cross throws a jab when McPherson was well out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Cross.
Crunch! Cross slams his shin into McPherson's torso.
Cross misses with a hook. McPherson ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross tests McPherson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Cross.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
McPherson takes one to the side of the head.
Cross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McPherson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McPherson on the side of the head.
Cross throws a hook but McPherson avoids it easily.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by McPherson.
McPherson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab.
Cross lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPherson's sensitive parts.
McPherson slips under a jab from Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses with a hook. McPherson ducked under it nicely.
Cross lands a head shot.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross cracks McPherson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cross looks to land a right hand but McPherson moved out of range.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross throws a jab when McPherson was well out of range.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross works McPherson's body with a nice hook.
Cross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross moves into range and connects with a jab.
McPherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. McPherson moves away and avoids it.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
McPherson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jeremy Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cross cracks McPherson with a good jab.
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
Cross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McPherson takes one to the chin there.
Turd McPherson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross sizes up McPherson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cross 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cross!
An out of breath Jeremy Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Lucroy (ranked 3019 p4p, 1999 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 445 p4p, 310 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Lucroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu lands a lovely overhand right.
Versu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Versu
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucroy throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucroy connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucroy 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.
Lucroy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Versu's head.
Lucroy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucroy trying to control but Versu is working from the bottom.
Lucroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy postures up and lands a big shot to Versu's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Versu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Versu is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucroy throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucroy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lucroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Versu keeps working.
Lucroy controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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Lucroy throws a strike aimed at the side of Versu's head but Versu avoids it well.
Lucroy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Versu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Versu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucroy throws a strike aimed at the side of Versu's head but Versu avoids it well.
Lucroy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here as Lucroy stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Versu keeps working.
Lucroy 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.
Lucroy is working Versu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Versu defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy wants to control but Versu is keeping him busy.
Versu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lucroy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lucroy working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu dodges the ground and pound from Lucroy.
Lucroy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Lucroy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lucroy is looking to take a break and control but Versu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Versu prevents Lucroy from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Lucroy 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.
Lucroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Versu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Versu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucroy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lucroy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucroy's sensitive parts.
Versu catches Lucroy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Lucroy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Versu throws out a loose jab but Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Versu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Versu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a front kick aimed at Lucroy's knee but Lucroy avoids it well.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lucroy tries to counter by clinching up but Versu breaks away and moves out of range.
Lucroy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Versu lands.
Versu lands a jab to Lucroy's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Versu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Versu.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucroy.
Lucroy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Versu lands a body shot.
Lucroy staying out of range there.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Versu sprawls well. Versu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucroy gets slowly back to his feet.
Versu looks to land a body kick but Lucroy moved away.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Versu thows a leg kick but Lucroy checks it
and Lucroy counters with a shoot takedown. Versu fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucroy looking to pass the guard.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Versu keeps moving.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucroy is looking to pass into half guard but Versu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Versu is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy pulls Versu in close to his closed guard and prevents Versu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lucroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Versu manages to get himself to full guard.
Lucroy trying to control but Versu is working from the bottom.
Lucroy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Versu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucroy wants to pass the guard but Versu is keeping the position.
Versu keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Lucroy postures up in Versu's guard and throws a big left but Versu blocks it.
Versu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucroy is one step ahead there.
Versu keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Versu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geo Versu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Lucroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Versu tries to sprawl out of it but Lucroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Versu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Versu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucroy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucroy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Versu sprawls and moves away.
Versu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Versu thows a leg kick but Lucroy checks it
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucroy looking to pass the guard.
Lucroy scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Versu blocks nicely.
Versu keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Versu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucroy pushes down on Versu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucroy working the head and body with strikes.
Versu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucroy.
Lucroy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jean Lucroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Versu sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucroy winds up and cracks Versu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Versu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versu defending well though.
Lucroy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Versu to regain full guard.
Lucroy throwing strikes but missing.
Lucroy controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Versu keeps moving.
Versu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucroy controls the pace.
Lucroy slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Versu trying to control from the bottom.
Versu is not content to let Lucroy control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Versu tenderised Lucroy's leg. Lucroy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Versu throws a jab when Lucroy was well out of range.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lucroy.
Lucroy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Lucroy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucroy 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Lucroy!
A very excited looking Jean Lucroy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winks (ranked 1842 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 247 p4p, 314 weight class). Ferreira-Alves has chosen The Mountain - Jucifer as his entrance music. Felipe Ferreira-Alves acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Harry Winks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! Winks slams his shin into Ferreira-Alves's torso.
Ferreira-Alves looks winded!
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Winks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winks 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.
 It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Winks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winks shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferreira-Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Winks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Winks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winks trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Winks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winks forces his way into half guard.
Winks is keen to just control but Ferreira-Alves is a slippery customer.
Winks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferreira-Alves's head.
Winks stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferreira-Alves is refusing to be controlled, as Winks sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Winks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Winks postures up.
Winks seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Winks.
Winks is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferreira-Alves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Winks from controlling successfully.
Winks controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winks avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Winks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winks cracks Ferreira-Alves with an open hand slap.
BOOM! Winks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves tries to recover but Winks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ferreira-Alves lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bleak (ranked 2039 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 238 p4p, 236 weight class). Frost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky. On his way into the cage it seems that Bruno Bleak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruno Bleak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Olaf Frost has been cut.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Frost throws a one two combo.
Bleak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Bleak is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bleak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost wants to clinch
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that.
Frost is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frost has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bleak but great work by Frost.
Bleak tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Frost easily slips into full mount!
Frost controlling from mount.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost get's back to his feet.
Frost tries to clinch but Bleak moves away
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control.
Bleak moves into full mount!
Frost squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Frost has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frost squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frost tries to hold on but Bleak pushes him away.
Bleak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bleak takes Frost's back.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Bleak is in full control for now.
Frost defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bleak's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is trying to stand back up.
Frost fending off the submission attempt from Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Frost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frost darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frost tries to clinch up
and Bleak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Frost makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost drives through and clinches with Bleak against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost is looking to control Bleak's arms but Bleak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frost has his back to the cage.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleak lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Bleak improves position.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frost is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olaf Frost.
Bleak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bleak takes one on the button.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Bleak pushes him off.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
Frost tries to clinch
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak prevents Frost from getting back to his feet.
Frost is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost is looking to stand up but Bleak isn't so interested in that idea.
Frost keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Bleak looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frost is looking to stand up but Bleak won't let him.
That's four 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.
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Frost tries to stand but Bleak is controlling from the bottom.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost gets to his feet. Bleak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Bruno Bleak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Frost'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!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Bleak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bleak is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bleak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frost scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bleak manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Frost tries to buck Bleak off so he can stand up but Bleak has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Frost falls backwards, slamming Bleak to the mat but Bleak holds on tight! Frost is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Olaf Frost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back better'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 2051 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Bobby Minnagh (ranked 315 p4p, 202 weight class). Bobby Minnagh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCoteau avoids the body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh forces DeCoteau back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
DeCoteau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Minnagh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minnagh.
 It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoteau rushes Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeCoteau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Minnagh 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.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh holds him up against the cage and eventually DeCoteau drops back down to his feet.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh taking a breather.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeCoteau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minnagh walks away with a smile on his face. DeCoteau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of DeCoteau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Minnagh rushes DeCoteau and presses him up against the cage.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeCoteau has Minnagh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minnagh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh won't allow it.
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeCoteau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau stalling in the clinch but Minnagh improves position.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
Minnagh is pushing DeCoteau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeCoteau misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCoteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but DeCoteau is avoiding it.
DeCoteau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Minnagh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minnagh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau prevents Minnagh from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh stops DeCoteau from passing to mount.
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Minnagh is working away.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeCoteau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeCoteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minnagh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minnagh lands a really nice looking cross but DeCoteau seems unphased.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for DeCoteau with that takedown attempt.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Minnagh lands with an overhand left.
DeCoteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeCoteau is looking to counter the offense by Minnagh and move into the clinch.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Minnagh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combo that has Minnagh backing up. Minnagh nods at DeCoteau to acknowledge the strikes.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
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!
DeCoteau successfully pulls guard.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him.
Minnagh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom.
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau tries to keep at a distance but Minnagh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
DeCoteau fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath DeCoteau's ribcage. DeCoteau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Minnagh wanted to stand there but DeCoteau had control of the position.
Minnagh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.
DeCoteau looking to control.
Minnagh preventing the sweep.
DeCoteau has his hands on Minnagh's head, controlling the position.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Caleb DeCoteau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom.
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minnagh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minnagh is aware though and is defending well.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
DeCoteau has a closed guard, preventing Minnagh from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Minnagh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Minnagh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks DeCoteau to the floor! Minnagh dives in looking for the finish!
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau trying to control here.
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeCoteau trying to control but Minnagh postures up.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DeCoteau moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is pulling down on Minnagh's head. It's preventing any offense from Minnagh, at least for the moment.
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeCoteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between DeCoteau's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but DeCoteau keeps it at a distance.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh wants to clinch.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away with a front kick.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.
Caleb DeCoteau's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but DeCoteau pushes him off.
DeCoteau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeCoteau pulls guard effortlessly.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau throws a front kick aimed at Minnagh's knee but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh tries to clinch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeCoteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
As Minnagh tries to get set, DeCoteau tries to push him back and clinch up but Minnagh manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Minnagh.
DeCoteau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeCoteau dodges the punch combination from Minnagh.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeCoteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
Our winner, Bobby Minnagh, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Fan Lee (ranked 1260 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Horghain Yan Spentliche (ranked 172 p4p, 175 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Bruce Lee Soundtrack. 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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Excellent MT
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Fan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horghain Yan Spentliche!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Yan Spentliche lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is pushing Yan Spentliche up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche being controlled against the cage.
Yan Spentliche looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yan Spentliches head.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Lee stalling.
Yan Spentliche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Yan Spentliche keeps him there for the moment.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee gets through Yan Spentliche's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yan Spentliche fails to land.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yan Spentliche to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee wants to clinch but Yan Spentliche slips to the side
and Yan Spentliche counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yan Spentliche is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee is looking to clinch but Yan Spentliche is avoiding it.
Yan Spentliche connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee forces Yan Spentliche back against the cage and clinches.
Lee has Yan Spentliche pressed against the cage.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Yan Spentliche cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yan Spentliche or not.
Yan Spentliche has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yan Spentliche looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Yan Spentliche on the inside.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jun Fan Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horghain Yan Spentliche.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Yan Spentliche lands a shoulder strike.
Yan Spentliche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yan Spentliche lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee tries a body shot but Yan Spentliche blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yan Spentliche fails to land.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yan Spentliche connects with a looping right hand.
Yan Spentliche tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horghain Yan Spentliche dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yan Spentliche throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yan Spentliche connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Horghain Yan Spentliche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yan Spentliche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yan Spentliche lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Horghain Yan Spentliche seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche stalling against the cage.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Yan Spentliche listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yan Spentliche missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Yan Spentliche misses its intended target.
Jun Fan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to clinch but Yan Spentliche is having none of it.
Yan Spentliche pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Yan Spentliche settles back down.
Yan Spentliche misses with a wild body shot.
Yan Spentliche with a jab.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Yan Spentliche.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee avoiding damage.
Lee taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yan Spentliche dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yan Spentliche lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yan Spentliche wants a takedown but no success here.
Yan Spentliche lands with a light punch inside.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee is pushing Yan Spentliche up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yan Spentliche lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Yan Spentliche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Yan Spentliche has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yan Spentliche to the mat! Yan Spentliche manages to get full guard.
Yan Spentliche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yan Spentliche is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horghain Yan Spentliche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yan Spentliche lands with a nice body punch.
Yan Spentliche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Yan Spentliche on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yan Spentliche has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Horghain Yan Spentliche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yan Spentliche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yan Spentliche gets caught napping as Lee dives in and scores a takedown. Yan Spentliche manages to retain guard.
Lee stays in close to Yan Spentliche's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yan Spentliche has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Yan Spentliche's legs - danger averted.
Yan Spentliche looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions off his back.
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Yan Spentliche actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yan Spentliche is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions off his back.
Yan Spentliche has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lee!
Lee controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yan Spentliche throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Yan Spentliche. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Yan Spentliche misses.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yan Spentliche. Yan Spentliche circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yan Spentliche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun Fan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yan Spentliche, pushing him back against the cage.
Yan Spentliche working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Fan Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yan Spentliche has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horghain Yan Spentliche!
A very excited looking Horghain Yan Spentliche 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Silver (ranked 579 p4p, 492 weight class) and Macho Man Randy (ranked 73 p4p, 62 weight class). Terry Silver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Macho Man Randy's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver misses with a jab to the body
and Randy counters by clinching up.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randy lands with a right to the head.
Randy pulls guard successfully.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
Randy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.
Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silver throws a strike but Randy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Randy preventing the sweep.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Randy is proving a slippery customer.
Randy stops Silver from standing up.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randy is one step ahead there.
Silver has Randy pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
Randy wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randy is one step ahead there.
Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randy drops back looking for a leg! Silver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silver manages to kick Randy off! Randy jumps back into Silver's guard.
Randy wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randy has Silver in his guard.
Randy controls Silver momentarily but Silver frees himself.
Randy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randy on the ground.
Randy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.
Silver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randy is trying to keep Silver in close.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it.
Randy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Randy has wrist control.
Randy looking for a sweep. Not yet Randy, not yet.
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silver defends it easily.
Silver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randy is on top in guard.
Silver is pulling down on Randy's head. It's preventing any offense from Randy, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver is pulling down on Randy's head to control his posture.
Silver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silver tries to get out of the position.
Randy has gone for a leg lock! Silver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Randy's guard.
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silver defends it easily.
Randy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silver defends well.
Silver throwing strikes from guard but Randy blocks nicely.
Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Randy throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randy at a distance.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Silver misses.
Randy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silver scores with the left hand. Randy knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Randy's head but Randy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy unleashes a big counter combination but Silver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Silver - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
enabling Randy to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randy checks a leg kick.
Silver misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Silver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Randy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silver lands a nice shot that snaps Randy's head back.
Terry Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage.
Silver tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Silver throwing a counter right hand but Randy manages to avoid it.
Randy slips a jab from Silver.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy wants to counter the offense by Silver and move into the clinch position.
Terry Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver tries to keep at a distance but Randy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randy avoids it.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randy lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Randy blocking some punches.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randy.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver lands a left hand.
Randy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silver walks away with a smile on his face. Randy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 Randy is rocked!
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Randy ducks down to avoid it.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
And Randy tries to counter it with a takedown but Silver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Randy staying out of range there.
Silver misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Randy circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head.
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Randy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randy tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Silver sets himself, and Randy steps forward looking for the clinch! Silver avoids it this time.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Silver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver lands a right hand.
Terry Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Randys head.
Randy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Randy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
Randy drags the fight down to the ground.
Randy has his feet on Silver's thighs here. He's pushed Silver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Man Randy!
An out of breath Macho Man Randy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 153 p4p, 364 weight class) and Lion Tiger (ranked 28 p4p, 56 weight class). Kaafjord's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tiger's choice of entrance music: Alok - Hear Me Tonight. Tungsten Kaafjord could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lion Tiger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaafjord.
Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord pushes Tiger up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Kaafjord has the dominant position.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord breaks the clinch.
Kaafjord tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaafjord fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
Kaafjord throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiger did well to prevent Kaafjord getting side control.
Kaafjord is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaafjord missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaafjord wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tiger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord prevents Tiger from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaafjord lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tiger tries to reverse the position but Kaafjord maintains control.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaafjord. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaafjord in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaafjord unloads with some shots from mount but Tiger bucks and avoids them well.
Kaafjord postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tiger in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tiger to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord retains his heavyweight title!
Tungsten Kaafjord seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 75 p4p, 474 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 10 p4p, 59 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Norman Boma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Boma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma misses with a hook.
A jab from Boma misses.
Boma throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii walks into a left hand.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Boma.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tepes Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Boma avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boma pinned against the cage. Boma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
Boma wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Tepes Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from Tepes Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
Boma throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boma lands a jab.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Boma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boma throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boma defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Boma cracks a nice hook into Tepes Iii's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Boma as Tepes Iii shoots in.
Boma connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
No joy there for Tepes Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boma avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Boma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes Iii.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boma works the jab nicely.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii tries to land a leg kick but Boma saw it coming and moves away.
Boma tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Tepes Iii stuns Boma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
Tepes Iii tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
Boma gets caught flat footed, as Tepes Iii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boma keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boma wants to stand and escape but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boma manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tepes Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tepes Iii works on Boma's body with a couple of short punches.
Tepes Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norman Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Boma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Tepes Iii tries to stall but Boma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Tepes Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boma walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes Iii.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Boma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Boma works the jab nicely.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Boma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands the left hand.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 Boma is rocked!
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tepes Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Boma misses.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii drops Boma with a big left hand! Boma is injured, injured bad! Tepes Iii jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii is the new welterweight champion!
Vlad Tepes Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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