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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Benoit (ranked 3749 p4p, 5824 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 422 p4p, 515 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Benoit backs off Murray throws a huge counter combo but Benoit manages to avoid it all.
Benoit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray .
Benoit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been hearing reports that Benoit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit fails to land the takedown.
Murray throws a hook but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Benoit was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray thuds his shin into the meat of Benoit's side.
Murray throws a head kick that misses
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murray won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benoit trying to control the position but Murray is working away.
Murray can't do much from the bottom here.
Benoit controls the position.
Benoit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murray some visible discomfort.
Murray dodges the ground and pound from Benoit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray stops Benoit from passing to mount.
Benoit cracks Murray with a big elbow.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit working the ground and pound from side control.
Benoit throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray 's head but Murray avoids it well.
Benoit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benoit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benoit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit controlling the position from side mount.
Benoit trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Benoit crashes against the mat.
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.
Benoit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benoit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray regains half guard, as Benoit was trying to land strikes.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benoit throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray wants to control but Benoit is keeping busy.
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Benoit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benoit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murray on his heels. He'll look to pass Murray 's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit postures up and lands a big shot to Murray 's brow.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray controls Benoit momentarily but Benoit frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit scoring with some ground and pound.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benoit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Benoit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Benoit pushing down on Murray 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benoit throws a strike but Murray avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Murray keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benoit with a nice head shot there.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benoit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benoit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benoit working some strikes from top position.
Benoit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benoit throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benoit's guard. Nice move by Murray !
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit 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.
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Benoit is tightening it up a little... Murray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Benoit!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dez Havok (ranked 21793 p4p, 23136 weight class) and Holden Easterly (ranked 279 p4p, 294 weight class). Dez Havok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dez Havok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havok misses with a wild body shot.
Havok pushes Easterly up against the cage in a clinch.
Havok lands an elbow that stopped Easterly in his tracks for a moment.
Havok tries to land a knee to the head but Easterly blocks with his arms.
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Havok.
Havok throws a head punch that misses.
Havok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Easterly is defending well for now.
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Havok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterly connects with a nice looking jab.
Easterly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Easterly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Havok on the side of the head.
Easterly drives through and clinches with Havok against the cage.
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Easterly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easterly digs a good body shot into Havok's ribs.
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Havok misses with a double jab
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Havok.
Havok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Easterly instigates a clinch.
A short right from Easterly .
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
Easterly tries to work over Havok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Easterly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Easterly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Havok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Easterly .
Easterly wants to get back to striking at distance but Havok won't allow it.
Havok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Easterly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Easterly misses with a straight right.
Havok throws a big counter combination but Easterly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Easterly lands with a nice body punch.
Easterly drives through and clinches with Havok against the cage.
Easterly lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havok throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Havok.
Easterly lands a body shot.
Easterly has closed the distance and engaged Havok in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterly can't break the clinch.
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Easterly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havok, pushing him back against the cage.
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Havok.
Easterly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Havok.
Havok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Easterly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Havok.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Havok.
It seemed like Easterly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havok misses with a wild body shot.
Havok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Easterly misses with a double jab.
Easterly throws a hook but Havok avoids it easily.
Havok lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Havok lands with a left to the head.
Easterly struggles to land a body shot inside as Havok controls his hands.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Easterly .
Easterly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Havok misses
and Havok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havok throws out a loose jab but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Easterly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havok blocks a head kick by Easterly .
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Easterly 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dell Grasso (ranked 23973 p4p, 2308 weight class) and Sauli Somelainen (ranked 286 p4p, 82 weight class). Sauli Somelainen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dell Grasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sauli Somelainen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somelainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Grasso is not content to let Somelainen control the position.
Grasso wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
Grasso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Somelainen.
Grasso gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grasso is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grasso is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grasso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasso trying to keep a closed guard but Somelainen is proving a slippery customer.
Somelainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Somelainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grasso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Somelainen has managed to get both his arms back between Grasso's legs - danger averted.
Grasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grasso looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Somelainen is defending well. Grasso quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Somelainen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grasso celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dell Grasso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Schneider (ranked 2143 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Franz Nicholas (ranked 255 p4p, 453 weight class). Fred Schneider has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franz Nicholas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholas lands with a straight right. Schneider didn't see that one coming.
Nicholas connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Schneider.
Schneider scores with a shot to the body.
Nicholas cracks Schneider with an open hand slap.
Schneider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicholas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schneider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicholas.
Schneider darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schneider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicholas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schneider sprawling to the canvas! Schneider rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nicholas finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneider darts in and clinches Nicholas up against the cage.
Nicholas jumps into guard, dragging Schneider to the mat.
Schneider controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider is looking to advance position but Nicholas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Schneider is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nicholas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schneider tries to lock up and control but Nicholas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Nicholas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schneider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schneider tries to hold on but Nicholas postures up.
Schneider sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider gets back to full guard.
Nicholas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneider is keeping the position for now.
Schneider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicholas is aware though and is defending well.
Nicholas trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
Nicholas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneider is keeping the position for now.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
Schneider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nicholas manages to get himself to full guard.
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholas being controlled here, momentarily.
Schneider stands and throws Nicholas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nicholas tries to escape back to his feet but Schneider has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Nicholas's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Nicholas is tapping! Schneider saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Schneider!
Fred Schneider decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Holmes (ranked 2775 p4p, 867 weight class) and Jan Siuta (ranked 418 p4p, 133 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Siuta if he has to take too many more of those.
Holmes throws a chopping leg kick but Siuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Despite the aggression on Siuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holmes tries to bum rush Siuta with a series of wild strikes but Siuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siuta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes has managed to clinch.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siuta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siuta is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
Siuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Siuta tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Siuta is blocking nicely.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Siuta controls the action.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes crunches a lovely knee into Siuta's ribcage.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Siuta tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes working Siuta over with knees to the body.
Siuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Siuta manages to break the clinch.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siuta misses with the combination.
Holmes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Siuta manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Siuta avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siuta is defending well for now.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Siuta won't want to take too many of those.
Siuta tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Siuta as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Siuta is working Holmes over against the cage.
Holmes lands a knee to the body.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siuta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siuta misses with the head strike.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage.
Siuta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes lands a hook that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Siuta avoids the damage to the body.
Holmes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Siuta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siuta is defending well for now.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Siuta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Siuta looks winded!
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!
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Siuta avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Siuta won't want to take too many of those.
We've been informed that Siuta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Siuta avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Holmes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siuta.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siuta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Holmes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Siuta.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siuta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siuta can do to turn this around?
Siuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siuta blocks it with crossed arms.
Siuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Siuta.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Siuta misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Siuta.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Siuta controls his hands.
Holmes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Siuta avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
Michael Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siuta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Siuta's face.
Holmes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Siuta is breathing heavily.
Holmes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
Holmes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siuta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Siuta tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siuta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Siuta's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes digs a right hand into Siuta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siuta's gas tank.
Siuta prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Siuta avoids the damage to the body.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Siuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmes prevents Siuta from breaking the clinch.
Siuta can't break the clinch.
Siuta managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siuta blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Holmes working Siuta over with knees to the body.
Siuta blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes landing knees to the head.
Siuta tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Siuta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holmes crunches a lovely knee into Siuta's ribcage.
Siuta tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Siuta misses with some punches.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Good body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Siuta tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes working Siuta over with knees to the body.
Siuta tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Siuta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Holmes.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siuta.
Siuta tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes is working Siuta over against the cage.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Siuta tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmes tests Siuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Siuta is rocked!
Jan Siuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Siuta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Siuta blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siuta.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmes obliges.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siuta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siuta or not.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Siuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Siuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Siuta seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmes maintains plum control as Siuta tries to back straight out! Holmes connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Siuta blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Michael Holmes!
Michael Holmes 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 Keith Chegwin (ranked 2326 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Roy Kalama (ranked 290 p4p, 193 weight class). Kalama has chosen Firestarter - The Prodigy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Chegwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kalama!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalama lands a jab to Chegwin's midsection.
Chegwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalama throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chegwin counter with a right hand.
Chegwin checks a leg kick.
Chegwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chegwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chegwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kalama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chegwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalama.
Kalama misses with a double jab.
Chegwin misses with a hook to the body
and Kalama counters with a nice uppercut.
Chegwin takes a swing at Kalama's ribcage but misses.
Chegwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalama tries to clinch but Chegwin is having none of it.
Kalama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chegwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chegwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalama misses with a hook.
Kalama misses the body punch
and Chegwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chegwin throws a jab when Kalama was well out of range.
Kalama throws a lazy right hand but Chegwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chegwin misses the target.
Kalama lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
Chegwin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kalama.
Chegwin misses with a wild combination.
Kalama scores with a shot to the body.
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chegwin.
Kalama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chegwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chegwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalama.
It looked like Chegwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chegwin moves away from the strike by Kalama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Chegwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalama doesn't seem phased though.
Kalama is rocked!
Kalama leaves his chin hanging out and Chegwin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kalama crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
Keith Chegwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roy Kalama spoke after the fight, saying 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 3669 p4p, 3144 weight class) and Valentin Saric (ranked 133 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Saric working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saric controlling the pace.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is not content to let Saric control the position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Saric mounts him!
Saric working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Saric is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Silva with him. Silva is trying to defend but Saric has an arm under the chin now! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentin Saric!
A very excited looking Valentin Saric rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzley Adams (ranked 2392 p4p, 1864 weight class) and Tu Barrels (ranked 130 p4p, 105 weight class). Barrels has chosen Lock stock and as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grizzley Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tu Barrels!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Barrels shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Adams.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Barrels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barrels throws a head kick that misses.
Adams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barrels avoids the body shot from Adams.
Grizzley Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Grizzley Adams has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrels. That's going to slow Adams down.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barrels counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Barrels moved out of range.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Barrels moved out of range nicely.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Adams misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with a combination
enabling Barrels to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrels but Barrels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grizzley Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams misses with a hook.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Barrels sprawls well.
Barrels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
and Barrels counters with a left to the body.
Barrels lands with a nice body punch.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Barrels scores with a nice strike.
Barrels looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Barrels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Adams is rocked!
Barrels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crack! Barrels connects with the perfect overhand right and Adams falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Barrels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tu Barrels!
A very excited looking Tu Barrels 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Erwin (ranked 1516 p4p, 1395 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 62 p4p, 57 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KillsInWater, pushing him back against the cage.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
Erwin has KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erwin.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erwin 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.
KillsInWater rushes Erwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater prevents a body shot from Erwin.
Erwin is working for takedown but KillsInWater is calmly controlling the position for now.
Erwin stalls.
KillsInWater can't find room to land a body shot as Erwin controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch but Erwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KillsInWater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KillsInWater has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater takes the fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.
Erwin breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater misses with a wild combination.
Erwin attempts a counter takedown but KillsInWater avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Erwin coming out on top.
Erwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater clinches up against the cage.
Erwin lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Erwin is now in half guard.
Erwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater controlling the position for now.
KillsInWater is looking for a sweep. Erwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
KillsInWater is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KillsInWater is trying to control but Erwin manages to pass to mount!
Erwin moves to take his opponent's back.
KillsInWater is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tor KillsInWater.
I think KillsInWater 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a draw!
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