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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danylo Belenuik (ranked 24570 p4p, 24596 weight class) and Jae Woon Ki (ranked 431 p4p, 409 weight class). Jae Woon Ki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 4 - 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jae Woon Ki!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Ki.
Belenuik blocks an uppercut.
Ki can't find room to land a body shot as Belenuik controls the action.
Belenuik struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki controls his hands.
Belenuik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belenuik jumps into guard, dragging Ki to the mat.
Belenuik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ki wants to get up but he can't break Belenuik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belenuik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ki has Belenuik in his guard.
Belenuik trying to control but Ki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belenuik defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belenuik looking to pass the guard.
Belenuik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ki moves into full guard.
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.
Belenuik looking to pass the guard.
Ki working a defensive guard here.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Belenuik from controlling successfully.
Belenuik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belenuik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ki for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belenuik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belenuik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ki tries to roll over but Belenuik keeps him under control.
Ki is not content to let Belenuik control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belenuik is trying for a kimura here. Ki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belenuik wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danylo Belenuik!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden Easterly (ranked 23002 p4p, 21661 weight class) and Dez Havok (ranked 313 p4p, 299 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Easterly !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dez Havok!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterly moves into range and clinches up with Havok.
Havok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Easterly 's elbow.
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
Easterly dodges an elbow strike from Havok.
Havok struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Havok swings wildly with an uppercut but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Havok fails to land.
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havok gets tackled into the cage by Easterly . Easterly maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Easterly .
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly gets through Havok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Havok 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.
Easterly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Havok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Havok.
Havok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
Easterly blocks the elbow strike.
Easterly lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Easterly .
Easterly tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly can't break the clinch.
Easterly has had enough of the clinch but Havok keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havok.
Havok tries a knee to the head but Easterly blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Easterly .
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Havok.
Easterly gets through Havok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havok tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
Easterly darts in and clinches Havok up against the cage.
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Havok avoids the head kick by Easterly .
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Havok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Easterly throws a hook to the side of Havok's head but Havok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havok plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Easterly closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Havok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Havok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
Havok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterly lands a left hand.
Havok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Havok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Easterly 's brow.
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Havok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Havok has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly gets through Havok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly lands a right hand.
Havok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Havok lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Easterly .
Easterly lands a jab to the head.
Havok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Easterly finds it's way round the side to connect with Havok's head.
Havok throws a head kick that misses.
Havok looks to land a right hand but Easterly moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Easterly 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Green Bastard (ranked 5095 p4p, 3985 weight class) and Derrick Ryker (ranked 496 p4p, 449 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Green Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Ryker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard gets a takedown into half guard.
Bastard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ryker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Ryker gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bastard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard misses with the ground and pound.
Bastard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ryker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bastard moves into full mount!
Ryker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard controlling the position easily from mount.
Bastard throws a wild left hand from mount and Ryker manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Bastard throws a strike but Ryker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bastard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryker on the ground.
Bastard content to stall in guard here.
Ryker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bastard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Ryker is keeping the position.
Bastard 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.
Ryker looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Ryker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryker is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bastard preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Bastard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bastard shoots in and bounces Ryker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bastard trying to control but Ryker is working from the bottom.
Ryker being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bastard uses it to pass to side control.
Ryker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryker is pressing down on Bastard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryker is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Ryker working for submissions but it's allowed Bastard to get to half guard.
Bastard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bastard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
Bastard prevents Ryker from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bastard is taking a breather. Ryker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bastard seems to be working for a kimura but Ryker defends the submission attempt.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastard stalling.
Ryker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.
Bastard is stalling in the full guard.
Bastard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bastard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryker to the ground. Bastard is now in Ryker's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastard 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.
Ryker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bastard defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Bastard dominated that second round.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Bastard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryker moves into the clinch successfully.
Bastard jumps guard and drags Ryker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard controlling Ryker's posture.
Ryker preventing the sweep.
Bastard is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker stands and throws Bastard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bastard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to control Ryker's posture but Ryker avoids it.
Bastard tries to buck Ryker off but Ryker is having none of it.
Ryker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bastard is looking to regain half guard here but Ryker keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryker trying to control the position but Bastard is working away.
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.
Bastard is trying to control Ryker's posture but Ryker avoids it.
Bastard is not content to let Ryker control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryker being controlled for a moment.
Bastard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ryker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard prevents Ryker from improving his position.
Bastard throwing shots but Ryker is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Bastard seems content to control.
Ryker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bastard pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bastard avoids the attempt from Ryker to control.
Bastard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bastard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bastard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ryker tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastard controlling from mount.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ryker wants to control but Bastard is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bastard looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryker defends it well.
Derrick Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastard blocks Ryker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green Bastard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bastard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Bastard!
After winning the bout, Green Bastard 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Android Mini (ranked 4123 p4p, 2626 weight class) and Mad Panda (ranked 327 p4p, 224 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Mini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mini looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda rushes Mini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda pulls guard effortlessly.
Mini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mini throwing strikes but missing.
Mini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mini postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
Mini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mini throws a sloppy strike and Panda has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mini is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mad Panda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Yamasaki (ranked 2266 p4p, 4386 weight class) and Bob White (ranked 203 p4p, 341 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bob White enters the cage!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob White!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
White in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yamasaki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob White!
A very excited looking Bob White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kulma Rauta (ranked 2134 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Keith Chegwin (ranked 286 p4p, 182 weight class). Keith Chegwin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulma Rauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Chegwin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chegwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chegwin ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
Chegwin 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.
Chegwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta misses with an uppercut
and Chegwin counters with a straight right hand.
Chegwin misses with a body shot.
Chegwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rauta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chegwin moves away.
Chegwin throws a shot from downtown. Rauta moves away and avoids it.
Chegwin scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chegwin moves away from the strike by Rauta.
A head kick by Rauta misses
and Chegwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Chegwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Kulma Rauta 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!
Chegwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rauta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chegwin throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chegwin's head backwards.
Rauta scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
A jab from Chegwin misses.
Kulma Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been told by Rauta's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chegwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chegwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chegwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rauta's hands.
Rauta throws a nice looking combination but Chegwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chegwin misses with a looping right.
Chegwin misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rauta as he connects with a hook.
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!
Chegwin misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chegwin misses with a wild body shot.
Chegwin misses with a straight right.
Rauta with the inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rauta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rauta.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
Rauta lands a jab.
Rauta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rauta is looking to slow Chegwin down with leg kicks.
Chegwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chegwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chegwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta throws a leg kick which misses Chegwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Chegwin tries to avoid it.
Rauta throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Rauta.
Chegwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rauta lands a leg kick that knocks Chegwin off balance momentarily.
Rauta defending well as Chegwin loads up on a big left hand.
Chegwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chegwin misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Rauta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rauta misses with a body punch
and Chegwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chegwin moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Donk. Chegwin catches Rauta right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chegwin misses with an uppercut.
Chegwin looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta misses with a hook.
Chegwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chegwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chegwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rauta misses with a body shot
and Chegwin counters with a left and a right that stings Rauta.
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
Chegwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rauta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta slips a straight right by Chegwin.
Rauta tests Chegwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulma Rauta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chegwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chegwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rauta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chegwin at a distance.
Rauta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Chegwin ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Chegwin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chegwin can do to turn this around?
Rauta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chegwin is just out of range.
Rauta takes one to the side of the head.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chegwin.
Despite the aggression on Chegwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rauta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chegwin counters with a left to the body.
Rauta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rauta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rauta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta tests Chegwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chegwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rauta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chegwin.
Kulma Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauta looks for the body kick but Chegwin saw that one coming.
Chegwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rauta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chegwin doesn't seem phased though.
Rauta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rauta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chegwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Chegwin misses.
Rauta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chegwin just manages to avoid it.
Chegwin lands a jab to the nose.
Rauta swings widly with a right hand
and Chegwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chegwin takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Chegwin.
Rauta scores with a hook.
Chegwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rauta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chegwin scrambles back to his feet.
Chegwin misses with a straight right.
Rauta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rauta scores with a leg kick.
Rauta moves away from the strike by Chegwin.
Chegwin throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Rauta.
An inside leg kick lands from Rauta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chegwin.
Rauta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chegwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chegwin 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.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chegwin.
Chegwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Chegwin misses with a jab to the body
and Rauta counters with an inside leg kick.
Chegwin misses with a right hand
letting Rauta counter with a right hand.
Rauta throws an off balance right hand
and Chegwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rauta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chegwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Chegwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chegwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chegwin blocks a leg kick.
Chegwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chegwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rauta - the referee stops the clock and Chegwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rauta. Chegwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Chegwin misses the body punch
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Chegwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chegwin.
Rauta lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chegwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulma Rauta dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chegwin misses with a straight right.
Rauta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Chegwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rauta there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Chegwin finds it's way through Rauta's defenses.
Rauta lands a glancing blow to the side of Chegwin's head.
A big right from Chegwin misses.
Chegwin throws a nice looking combination but Rauta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chegwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauta manages to avoid it.
Rauta throws a big counter combination but Chegwin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta throws a body punch but Chegwin moves out of range.
Chegwin misses the shot to the body.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rauta with a body shot.
Chegwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Rauta counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chegwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chegwin.
Chegwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chegwin ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Chegwin throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta avoids the body shot from Chegwin.
Rauta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chegwin lands with a shot to the body.
Chegwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Rauta counters with a leg kick.
Chegwin throws a hook but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Chegwin.
Rauta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rauta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chegwin is out of range and Rauta settles back down.
Chegwin lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rauta.
Chegwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rauta. That's going to slow Chegwin down.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of Chegwin's head but Chegwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta lands with a hook. Chegwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chegwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rauta throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Chegwin counters with a straight right hand.
Chegwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chegwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rauta on the side of the head.
Chegwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Keith Chegwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chegwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta throws a push kick but Chegwin slaps the foot to one side.
Rauta misses with a left hand
and Chegwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
Nice body punch from Rauta.
Chegwin throws a series of strikes that have Rauta backpedaling.
A shot to the body from Rauta misses
and Chegwin counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chegwin misses the target.
Rauta works Chegwin's body with a nice hook.
Chegwin loads up on a big right hand but Rauta slips the punch.
Chegwin needs to keep his hands up - Rauta had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta scores with the left hand. Chegwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Chegwin lands with a hook. Rauta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulma Rauta's cut is getting worse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rauta.
Rauta throws a shot to the body.
Chegwin misses with a hook
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauta connects with a leg kick.
Chegwin swings widly with a right hand
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chegwin.
Rauta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
Rauta connects with a solid leg kick.
Rauta lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Kulma Rauta.
Well Rauta 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulma Rauta!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzley Adams (ranked 2777 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 144 p4p, 87 weight class). Akara Kongsangchai told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 13 - 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 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kongsangchai, as that shot connected.
It looks like Grizzley Adams has been cut.
Kongsangchai just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams cracks Kongsangchai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
Adams stops Kongsangchai from standing up.
Adams wants to control from the top but Kongsangchai keeps moving.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Kongsangchai is retaining full guard.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
 Kongsangchai is rocked!
We've been hearing that Adams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kongsangchai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai clinches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries for a takedown but Kongsangchai manages to get underhooks.
Adams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kongsangchai is defending well.
Adams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kongsangchai is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grizzley Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongsangchai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai lands with a right to the head.
Adams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kongsangchai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kongsangchai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Kongsangchai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongsangchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kongsangchai landing knees to the body.
Adams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kongsangchai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kongsangchai after a bit of a struggle.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Kongsangchai lands a nice uppercut.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kongsangchai prevents it.
Adams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kongsangchai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kongsangchai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kongsangchai gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kongsangchai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kongsangchai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kongsangchai blocks a jab.
Adams slips a jab from Kongsangchai.
Adams tries to counter with a takedown but Kongsangchai is quick to defend against it.
Kongsangchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Kongsangchai.
Still in the clinch, Kongsangchai scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kongsangchai down to the mat. Kongsangchai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kongsangchai lands a slapping body shot.
Kongsangchai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kongsangchai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head.
Kongsangchai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kongsangchai drops Adams with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Adams! Kongsangchai dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akara Kongsangchai!
Akara Kongsangchai 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 Alexander Rusev (ranked 1926 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Roy Kalama (ranked 252 p4p, 260 weight class). Kalama has chosen Firestarter - The Prodigy as his entrance music. Alexander Rusev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Kalama's chin.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rusev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kalama!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kalama did well to prevent Rusev getting side control.
Kalama has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rusev is on him like a limpet, forcing Kalama back against the cage.
Kalama breaks the clinch.
Rusev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalama works the jab nicely.
Kalama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusev.
Rusev drives through with a takedown into Kalama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalama controlling Rusev's posture.
Kalama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rusev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rusev postures up in Kalama's guard and throws a big left but Kalama blocks it.
Rusev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalama is retaining full guard.
Rusev throwing strikes from guard but Kalama blocks nicely.
Rusev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rusev trying to control but Kalama is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rusev postures up in Kalama's guard and throws a big left but Kalama blocks it.
Rusev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rusev throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
Kalama controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself.
Rusev prevents Kalama from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rusev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalama stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rusev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kalama cracks Rusev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rusev tries for a takedown but Kalama circles away easily
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rusev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalama swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rusev.
Roy Kalama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusev.
Rusev shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalama sprawls well. He's pushed Rusev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Kalama.
Kalama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kalama sends Rusev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kalama is motioning to the referee to let Rusev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Rusev is rocked!
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Kalama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Kalama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalama circles away.
Kalama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalama throws a monster overhand right that drops Rusev! Kalama follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
After winning the bout, Roy Kalama 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Clappertron (ranked 1639 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 210 p4p, 226 weight class). Randal Clappertron 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Clappertron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clappertron lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Clappertron is looking to slow Creed down with leg kicks.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clappertron counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Creed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clappertron counters with a huge left! Creed is in big trouble! He's backing up but Clappertron isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Creed from any more damage. A dominating finish by Clappertron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Clappertron!
Randal Clappertron thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Hale (ranked 441 p4p, 962 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 37 p4p, 94 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Lone Wolf - Tenggar Cavalry. Hopson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Home among the gumtrees.. Jesse-James Hopson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Hale moved out of range nicely.
Hopson dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hale throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
A big left from Hopson misses.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
Hale throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Hale throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale throws a series of punches but Hopson moves out of range.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Hale misses with a hook.
Hale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
It looked like Hale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson scores with a punch to the head.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hale just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hale misses.
Hale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hale misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hopson slips a nice elbow through Hale's hands, connecting with Hale's forehead.
Hale gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson throws a strike but Hale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hopson pulls Hale in close to his closed guard and prevents Hale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Hale from controlling successfully.
Hale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hopson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopson stopping the sweep attempt from Hale.
Hale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Hopson trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hopson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
Hopson postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hopson's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hopson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hale misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Hale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good exchange - Hopson coming out on top.
Hopson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
Hale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hale throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson misses with a hook. Hale ducked under it nicely.
Hale missing with a left hand there. Hopson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
Hale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hopson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hale misses with a double jab
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopson.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopson with the ground and pound but Hale uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing.
Hopson drops back looking for a leg! Hale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hale manages to kick Hopson off! Hopson jumps back into Hale's guard.
Hopson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson is in close to Hale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopson.
Hopson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
George Hale is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson looks for a takedown but Hale sprawls well.
Hale misses with a looping right.
Hopson cracks Hale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Hale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hale throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hale misses with a hook.
Hale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopson with a jab.
Hopson catches Hale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hale takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson fails with the takedown.
Hale is looking to counter punch.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hale.
Hale slips a jab from Hopson.
A little feinted left hand from Hale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
It looked like Hale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hale is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hale moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hale slips under a jab.
Jab from Hale.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hopson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopson slips a jab and a cross from Hale.
Hale needs to keep his hands up - Hopson had a free shot at his head there.
Hopson looks to land a right hand but Hale moved out of range.
Hale throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hale thuds a left hand into Hopson's body.
Hale swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopson.
Hopson moves out of range as Hale strikes.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hale throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hale misses.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hale defends it well.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Hale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hale misses with a body shot.
Hale misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.
Hopson slips a jab from Hale.
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Hale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hale throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopson.
Hale being controlled for a moment.
Hale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopson on the ground.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson cracks Hale with a big right hand but Hale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.
Hopson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hopson controls the position from side control.
Hale takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hopson is working Hale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hale is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopson connects with a decent elbow.
Hopson working the body and head with strikes.
Hopson scoring with punches from side control.
Hopson looks up at the clock and then as Hale takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hopson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hopson cracks Hale with a big right hand but Hale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hopson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson staying calm.
Hopson lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hale throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Hopson.
Hopson slips a jab from Hale.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hopson slips a jab from Hale.
Hale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson slips under a jab.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hale throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson misses with a straight left.
Hale connects with a body shot that sends Hopson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hopson lands strikes from half guard.
Hopson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hale is looking to improve his position.
Hopson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hale holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopson is working away from the top position though.
Hopson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hopson controlling the pace.
Hopson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hopson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale slips under a jab from Hopson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
A combination from Hale does no damage.
Hopson dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hale off the cage and back into range.
Hale misses with a hook. Hopson ducked under it nicely.
Hale throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hale looks to land a combination but Hopson avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hale misses with a few strikes there.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
Hale looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hale slips a straight right by Hopson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hopson slips a straight right by Hale.
Hale tries to bum rush Hopson with a series of wild strikes but Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hale throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Hale is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Hale.
Hale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Hopson finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hale to the ground. Hopson is now in Hale's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopson throws a strike but Hale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hopson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopson has his hands on Hale's head, controlling the position.
George Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopson has wrist control.
Hopson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Hale's shoulder, as Hale tries to avoid the shot.
Hale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Hale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Hale.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Hale.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Hale misses.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hale.
Hopson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 George Hale.
I think Hopson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jesse-James Hopson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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