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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danylo Belenuik (ranked 24708 p4p, 24724 weight class) and Android Mini (ranked 406 p4p, 434 weight class). Danylo Belenuik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danylo Belenuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Mini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mini takes a swing at Belenuik's ribcage but misses.
Mini missing with a left hand there. Belenuik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belenuik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belenuik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mini's guard.
Belenuik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mini keeping full guard, as Belenuik tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenuik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belenuik has managed to get both his arms back between Mini's legs - danger averted.
Mini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belenuik drops back looking for a leg! Mini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mini manages to kick Belenuik off! Belenuik jumps back into Mini's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenuik wants to control from the top but Mini keeps moving.
Belenuik trying to move into half guard but instead Mini has managed to sweep!
Mini landing with the ground and pound.
Belenuik has momentary wrist control but Mini slips an elbow through the middle.
Belenuik wants to sweep but no luck.
Mini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belenuik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belenuik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mini with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mini trying to control but Belenuik is working from the bottom.
Mini working some strikes from top position.
Belenuik seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Belenuik working a defensive guard here.
Belenuik is really struggling to control Mini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belenuik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mini throwing strikes but missing.
Mini wants to control from the top but Belenuik keeps moving.
Belenuik is looking for a triangle but Mini pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik controls Mini momentarily but Mini frees himself.
Mini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belenuik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mini lands a couple of digs.
Mini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belenuik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mini is looking to work some ground and pound but Belenuik has wrist control.
Belenuik wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mini cracks Belenuik with a solid left hand.
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mini wants to control from the top but Belenuik keeps moving.
Mini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mini scoring with some ground and pound.
Mini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mini wants to control from the top but Belenuik keeps moving.
Belenuik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mini is looking to work some ground and pound but Belenuik has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belenuik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Android Mini dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Belenuik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mini throws a body shot but no joy.
Mini misses with an uppercut. Belenuik saw that one coming.
Belenuik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belenuik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belenuik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mini.
Belenuik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mini throws a hook to the side of Belenuik's head but Belenuik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belenuik darts in and clinches Mini up against the cage.
Mini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mini manages to end up in side control.
Belenuik tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Belenuik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belenuik is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belenuik tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mini with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mini lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Belenuik hang on?
Belenuik is desperately trying to improve his position but Mini has a good base and remains in mount.
Mini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belenuik looks a forlorn figure.
 Belenuik is rocked!
Mini lands a big shot there that rocks Belenuik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Belenuik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mini lands a big shot to the head and Belenuik winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Android Mini!
An out of breath Android Mini 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 Bahamut Parkkinen (ranked 24757 p4p, 24706 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 556 p4p, 553 weight class). Bahamut Parkkinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bahamut Parkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt
and Parkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Vayrynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Parkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Parkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Parkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Vayrynen counters with a takedown into side control.
Vayrynen is looking to take a break and control but Parkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parkkinen's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Parkkinen gets back to half guard.
Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parkkinen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parkkinen defends it well.
Parkkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vayrynen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Parkkinen's thigh. Parkkinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vayrynen looking to pass the guard.
Vayrynen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vayrynen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parkkinen dives on top into guard.
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parkkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vayrynen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parkkinen has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Parkkinen manages to pass to side control!
Parkkinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vayrynen on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen controls the position from side control.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vayrynen struggling a bit here.
Parkkinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parkkinen takes a little break here. Vayrynen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep.
Vayrynen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vayrynen is trying to improve his position.
Vayrynen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parkkinen off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paavo Vayrynen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch
and Vayrynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vayrynen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parkkinen defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vayrynen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parkkinen circles away.
Bahamut Parkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Parkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkkinen jabs at Vayrynen's body.
Parkkinen lands a jab.
Parkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vayrynen can do to turn this around?
Parkkinen cracks a nice hook into Vayrynen's ribs.
Bahamut Parkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parkkinen jabs at Vayrynen's body.
Vayrynen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vayrynen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vayrynen tries for a takedown but Parkkinen circles away easily
and Parkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Parkkinen finds it's target.
Parkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Parkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Parkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parkkinen stuffs the takedown.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vayrynen throws an off balance right hand
and Parkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkkinen thuds a left hand into Vayrynen's body.
Parkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Parkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parkkinen. Vayrynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen misses with a shot to the body
and Parkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Parkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vayrynen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parkkinen swivels and escapes.
Vayrynen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vayrynen at a distance.
Vayrynen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Parkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parkkinen.
Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vayrynen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Vayrynen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bahamut Parkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
That's time! Parkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parkkinen throws a body punch but Vayrynen moves out of range.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vayrynen digs a good body shot into Parkkinen's ribs.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot
and Parkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vayrynen has his takedown stuffed
and Parkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vayrynen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parkkinen!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paavo Vayrynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bahamut Parkkinen!
An out of breath Bahamut Parkkinen 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 Jimmy Clubber (ranked 3893 p4p, 4157 weight class) and Toga Reyes (ranked 434 p4p, 452 weight class). Reyes has chosen Loco En El Coco by Cypress Hill as his entrance music. Jimmy Clubber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Clubber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toga Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Clubber moved out of range.
Clubber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Clubber missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clubber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Clubber misses the shot to the body.
Reyes wants to counter the offense by Clubber and move into the clinch position.
Reyes misses with a looping left.
Reyes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clubber is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reyes throws a combination. Clubber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Clubber misses with a shot to the body
and Reyes counters by clinching up.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reyes manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Reyes lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes throws a hook but Clubber avoids it easily.
A big right from Clubber misses.
Reyes forces Clubber back against the cage and clinches.
Clubber misses with the head strike.
Reyes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reyes tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clubber working aggressively here.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clubber tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jimmy Clubber's cut is getting worse.
Clubber blocks an uppercut.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Reyes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clubber.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clubber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes pushes Clubber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reyes blocking some punches.
Reyes lands with a right to the head.
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Clubber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Clubber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clubber has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Clubber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
Reyes working aggressively here.
Clubber blocking some punches.
Reyes blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reyes.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Clubber.
Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clubber's elbow.
Clubber lands a good knee to the midsection. Reyes won't want to take too many of those.
Reyes looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Clubber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clubber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reyess head.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Clubber.
Clubber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clubber misses with a body punch.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clubber lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Clubber tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reyes tries a body shot but Clubber blocks it.
A short right from Clubber on the inside.
Clubber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Clubber.
Clubber tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
Clubber presses Reyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Clubber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Clubber scores with a hook to the body.
Clubber lands with a left to the head.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clubber lands a nice uppercut.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clubber.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clubber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clubber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clubber.
Clubber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
Reyes blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clubber lands an uppercut.
Clubber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clubber misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clubber.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Clubber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Clubber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toga Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Clubber is looking to counter the offense by Reyes and move into the clinch.
Reyes lands a jab.
Clubber works Reyes's body with a nice hook.
Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Clubber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clubber misses the shot to the body.
Reyes misses with a double jab
and Reyes is countered with a crisp right hand from Clubber that sends him to the canvas! Clubber follows him to the mat into side control.
Reyes is rocked!
It looks like Toga Reyes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clubber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Clubber finish him?
Clubber connects with a body shot.
Clubber closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Reyes out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Clubber!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 2436 p4p, 24736 weight class) and Jae Woon Ki (ranked 201 p4p, 423 weight class). Frank Rizzo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jae Woon Ki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rizzo instigates a clinch.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Rizzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rizzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Ki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ki is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzo has double underhooks.
Rizzo prevents Ki from breaking the clinch.
Rizzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ki blocks an elbow strike.
Ki wants to break free but Rizzo has control.
Rizzo prevents Ki from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki.
Rizzo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo slips a jab and a cross from Ki.
Ki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rizzo.
Ki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Ki tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ki misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo tries to land a front kick but Ki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ki misses with the combination.
Ki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ki looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki misses with a double jab
and Rizzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rizzo tries to clinch up but Ki circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Ki 's knee.
Ki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Ki blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rizzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ki swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ki feints a jab promting Rizzo to slip. Ki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rizzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rizzo throws a jab when Ki was well out of range.
Ki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Ki's leg but Ki calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo instigates a clinch.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ki is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Ki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ki blocks an uppercut.
Ki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rizzo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ki can turn it around.
Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo looking to throw knees to the head but Ki is blocking nicely.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ki.
A nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ki swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki looks to clinch
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ki slips under a jab from Rizzo.
Ki throws a counter combo.
Ki looks to land a combination. Rizzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzo circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzo fails to land.
Ki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Rizzo.
Ki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ki is trying to break free.
Ki blocks an elbow strike from Rizzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ki misses with a combination
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Ki jumps back.
Ki throws a series of punches but Rizzo avoids them all with ease.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Ki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Ki.
Ki slips a jab from Rizzo.
Ki feints a jab promting Rizzo to slip. Ki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rizzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ki.
Ki misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Ki down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ki throws a right and a left that Rizzo avoids nicely.
Rizzo defending well as Ki loads up on a big left hand.
Ki blocks a jab.
Ki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ki.
Jae Woon Ki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo tests Ki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jae Woon Ki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Ki in a clinch.
Rizzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ki's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ki's brow.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Ki shrugs off.
Ki managing to block the knees to the body from Rizzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ki's head backwards.
Ki throws a series of punches but Rizzo avoids them all with ease.
Ki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rizzo rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ki.
A punch combination from Ki misses.
Rizzo works the jab nicely.
Rizzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ki off the cage and back into range.
Ki throws a lazy body kick
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Ki 's knee.
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo.
Ki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ki unleashes a big counter combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ki closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ki.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ki blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki can do to turn this around?
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Ki jumps back.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ki throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Ki 's knee.
Ki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo thumps Ki with a low kick.
Ki throws a series of strikes that have Rizzo backpedaling.
Ki misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Ki circles away.
Ki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ki misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki.
Rizzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ki misses with the combination.
Ki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Rizzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
It looks like Jae Woon Ki has been cut.
Ki has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo keeps him there for the moment.
Rizzo lands a nice uppercut.
Ki avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Rizzo misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jae Woon Ki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ki.
Ki checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Ki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ki's knee momentarily.
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jae Woon Ki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
As Rizzo backs off Ki throws a huge counter combo but Rizzo manages to avoid it all.
Ki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ki throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ki.
Ki instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki is trying to force a seperation but Rizzo has the dominant position.
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Ki. Those never looked like landing.
Rizzo with a nice cross.
Ki swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Ki misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ki's knee momentarily.
Rizzo feints and then cracks Ki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ki down.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ki misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Ki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rizzo instigates a clinch.
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Rizzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
Ki throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo throwing a counter right hand but Ki manages to avoid it.
Rizzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
As Ki backs away, Rizzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rizzo throws the left hand but Ki avoids the punch easily.
Ki throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Ki blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Ki trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ki into the cage.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Ki avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Stalling in the clinch from Ki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ki's brow.
Ki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ki.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ki lands a lovely overhand right.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ki blocks a jab.
Ki misses with the combination.
Ki throws a lazy uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ki misses with a wild combination.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki.
Ki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rizzo throws out a leg kick but Ki moves out of range and Rizzo only half commits.
A solid body kick from Rizzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ki off the cage and back into range.
Jae Woon Ki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo stuns Ki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rizzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
A very excited looking Frank Rizzo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Slappin (ranked 5841 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Hiroshi Yamasaki (ranked 391 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Slappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slappin.
Slappin misses with a left hand
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Slappin didn't expect that.
Slappin is trying to control the position but Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki is looking to pass into half guard but Slappin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slappin is in guard.
Yamasaki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slappin rolls with it to try and escape but Yamasaki cranks on the arm and Slappin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Johnson (ranked 3998 p4p, 1877 weight class) and Mad Panda (ranked 318 p4p, 129 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Panda tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mad Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Panda.
Panda tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Panda is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson clobbers Panda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Panda with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Panda wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Panda tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Panda badly! He tries to strike back but Johnson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Panda out cold! Oh man, Panda will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, James Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 2138 p4p, 3988 weight class) and Tiff Sanford (ranked 254 p4p, 438 weight class). Sanford has chosen Body Count - Body Count's in the House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tinashe Chukwuma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiff Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Chukwuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanford counter with a right hand.
Sanford takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Sanford lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanford cracks Chukwuma with an open hand slap.
Sanford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chukwuma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chukwuma counters with a nice body shot.
Chukwuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwuma tries to clinch there but Sanford circles away.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanford throws a right hand that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanford takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a shot to the body.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
Chukwuma jabs Sanford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Sanford misses with a wild combination.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanford lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Sanford.
Sanford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chukwuma with a body shot.
Sanford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Sanford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Sanford counters with a big right hand! Oh Chukwuma is in trouble here! Sanford follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiff Sanford!
After winning the bout, Tiff Sanford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 1452 p4p, 20329 weight class) and Leandro Lo (ranked 58 p4p, 288 weight class). Tor KillsInWater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leandro Lo's chin.
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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 25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tor KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo gets tackled into the cage by KillsInWater. KillsInWater maintains the clinch.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but KillsInWater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KillsInWater stuffs the takedown.
KillsInWater punishes Lo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lo is trying hard to land a takedown here. KillsInWater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Lo looks to move away, KillsInWater throws a big counter combo but Lo just gets out of the way.
Tor KillsInWater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.
KillsInWater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
KillsInWater instigates a clinch.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater forces Lo back against the cage and clinches.
KillsInWater lands a body punch.
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater moves into range and clinches up with Lo.
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater scores with a hook to the body. Lo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches.
Lo takes a shot to the head.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KillsInWater throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts KillsInWater as he jumps to the side.
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Lo backs away looking to recover.
Lo is rocked!
Lo shoots in for a takedown but KillsInWater shows good takedown defense.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but KillsInWater shows good takedown defense.
Lo looks winded!
KillsInWater takes the fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater prevents a takedown attempt there.
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
Lo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KillsInWater has managed to clinch.
Lo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but KillsInWater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for KillsInWater.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
KillsInWater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater connects with a high kick.
KillsInWater throws a good cross that connects.
KillsInWater has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater stops a takedown attempt from Lo.
I was talking to KillsInWater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and KillsInWater counters by moving into the clinch.
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lo shoots and misses
and KillsInWater counters with a big head kick but Lo shrugs it off.
Lo is still on wobbly legs! Can KillsInWater finish him?
KillsInWater instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. KillsInWater is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lo seems to have recovered his senses.
KillsInWater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
KillsInWater throws a monster overhand right that drops Lo! KillsInWater follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor KillsInWater!
Tor KillsInWater 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tyme (ranked 1582 p4p, 2454 weight class) and Deebo Samuel (ranked 83 p4p, 128 weight class). Magnus Tyme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deebo Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Samuel.
Samuel throws a lazy right hand but Tyme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyme.
A jab from Tyme misses.
Samuel misses with a straight left.
Tyme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Tyme's head coaches at Dark Knight Fight House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Tyme.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyme as he connects with a hook.
Tyme throws a jab when Samuel was well out of range.
Tyme misses with a combination
and Samuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Samuel misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme throws an overhand right that lands on Samuel's shoulder, as Samuel tries to avoid the shot.
Tyme throws a shot from downtown. Samuel moves away and avoids it.
Samuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel jabs Tyme right on the nose. Tyme blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme misses with a lunging right hand
and Samuel counters with a three punch combo that has Tyme backing up. Tyme nods at Samuel to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyme throws a big shot that misses.
Tyme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samuel circles away quickly and effectively.
Samuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Samuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samuel dodges the punch combination from Tyme.
Samuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyme is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyme throws a lazy right hand but Samuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Tyme backs off Samuel throws a huge counter combo but Tyme manages to avoid it all.
Tyme defending well as Samuel loads up on a big left hand.
Samuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samuel scrambles back to his feet.
Tyme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samuel.
Tyme throws a lazy right hand but Samuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuel looks to throw the jab but Tyme is out of range.
Tyme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyme loads up on a big right hand but Samuel slips the punch.
Tyme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samuel.
Samuel loads up on a big right hand but Tyme slips the punch.
A punch combination from Samuel misses.
Tyme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Samuel slips under a jab from Tyme.
Samuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samuel.
Tyme throwing a counter right hand but Samuel manages to avoid it.
Tyme drops Samuel with a big left hand and mounts him. Samuel is in big trouble!
Samuel is rocked!
It looks like Deebo Samuel has been cut.
Tyme gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Samuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyme finish him?
Tyme fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Samuel out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Magnus Tyme!
An out of breath Magnus Tyme 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Erwin (ranked 1574 p4p, 398 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 64 p4p, 26 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Erwin avoids them all with ease.
Erwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Erwin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie clinches.
Erwin wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Erwin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Erwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin postures up.
Gracie is pulling down on Erwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Erwin, at least for the moment.
Erwin stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Erwin avoids them all with ease.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Erwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie has Erwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Erwin content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Erwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Erwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holden Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derek Erwin.
I think Erwin 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 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 10:10
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Derek Erwin!
An out of breath Derek Erwin 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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