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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 3725 p4p, 5281 weight class) and Brooke Marsden (ranked 431 p4p, 500 weight class). Boaz comes into the arena with Ai Se Eu Te Pego blaring out of the sound system. Marsden has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

164 cm
45
149
37 - 23 - 1
170 cm
32
143
15 - 17 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Big right hand
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooke Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marsden lands a jab to the head.
Boaz lands with a nice combination. Marsden backs away looking to recover.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Marsden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Marsden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boaz to his feet.

Boaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marsden on his heels. He'll look to pass Marsden's guard now, I'm sure.
Boaz trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden wants to sweep here but Boaz controlling him for the moment.
Boaz trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsden is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
Boaz pushes down on Marsden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boaz works his way into side control.
Marsden is looking to regain half guard here but Boaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Marsden can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Marsden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boaz working the ground and pound.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Marsden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marsden is not content to let Boaz control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden can't do much from the bottom here.
Boaz controls the position.
Boaz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marsden is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Boaz moves into full mount!
Marsden holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Boaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boaz cracks Marsden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marsden is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boaz trying to control but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but Boaz has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz'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.
Boaz working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Marsden slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wamberto Boaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marsden lands a nice looking body shot.

Marsden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Marsden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marsden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaz looking to control.

Boaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marsden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz is looking to regain half guard here but Marsden keeps moving and retains side control.
Marsden trying to control the position but Boaz is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz manages to get back to half guard.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Boaz is working away.

Marsden is working for a kimura but Boaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Boaz moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boaz working a defensive guard here.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now.

Boaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to control but Boaz is working from the bottom.
Marsden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Boaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marsden has passed into half guard!
Marsden not doing much here.
Boaz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marsden trying to control the action but Boaz is working from the bottom.
Marsden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.

Boaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsden did well to prevent Boaz getting side control.
Marsden is looking to get back to is feet but Boaz passes into side control.
Boaz trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden prevents Boaz from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brooke Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsden moves in looking to clinch but Boaz pushes him off.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.

Marsden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Marsden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.

Marsden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden moves out of range as Boaz strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.

Boaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marsden!
Marsden struggling a bit here.
Marsden tries to bench press Boaz off him but Boaz keeps the position.
Marsden struggling a bit here.
Marsden prevents Boaz from moving into mount.
Marsden tries to improve position but can't.
Boaz trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Boaz tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden gets back to half guard.
Marsden is staying active underneath Boaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaz wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy.
Marsden is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsden is keeping the position for now.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boaz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Marsden has locked up a guillotine! Marsden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Boaz is holding on here and Marsden must be using up a lot of energy. Boaz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Marsden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Morgan (ranked 2276 p4p, 2366 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 362 p4p, 382 weight class). Tragedy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son. This should be fireworks!

186 cm
39
210
23 - 11 - 0
180 cm
35
180
22 - 17 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to clinch up but Tragedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tragedy just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
and Tragedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Tragedy's ribs.
Tragedy works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Tragedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Tragedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tragedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan takes a swing at Tragedy's ribcage but misses.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
We've been informed that Tragedy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morgan staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan wants to clinch
and Tragedy counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan throws a hook but Tragedy avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tragedy takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Tragedy scores with a three punch combo!
Tragedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Tragedy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Morgan backs off Tragedy throws a huge counter combo but Morgan manages to avoid it all.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.

Tragedy lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Tragedy takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range.
Tragedy misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Tragedy backing up. Tragedy nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Tragedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Tragedy missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Tragedy misses with a head kick.
Tragedy lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy lands a two punch combo.
Arthur Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Tragedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tragedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Tragedy throws a monster overhand right that drops Morgan! Tragedy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
A victorious Trage Tragedy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnie Shavers (ranked 1321 p4p, 4848 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 56 p4p, 223 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

190 cm
39
247
19 - 18 - 0
193 cm
46
270
28 - 43 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kraag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shavers walks into a stiff left hand from Kraag.
Kraag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kraag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kraag connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shavers. Shavers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shavers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Shavers counters with a right hand to the body.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Shavers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kraag just manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Kraag throws an off balance right hand
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Shavers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Shavers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Shavers counters with a nice leg kick.

Shavers gets a clinch.
A short right from Shavers on the inside.
Shavers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Shavers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shavers.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Shavers.
Kraag looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Shavers stalling the fight.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shavers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Kraag is rocked!
Shavers misses with some punches.
Kraag is still on wobbly legs! Can Shavers finish him?
Kraag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Kraag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag.
Kraag blocking some punches.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraag.
Kraag seems to have recovered his senses.
Kraag is trying to push Shavers away but Shavers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shavers has Kraag pressed against the cage, preventing Kraag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kraag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers throws a big uppercut that drops Kraag! More strikes from Shavers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kraag lies dazed against the cage as Shavers celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers 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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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barnes (ranked 2854 p4p, 2194 weight class) and Carlton Smithers (ranked 105 p4p, 124 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

193 cm
31
209
16 - 17 - 0
195 cm
35
265
11 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Smithers flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Smithers throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Smithers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smithers scores with a body shot.

Smithers sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smithers is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Barnes is rocked!
It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithers is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Smithers shuts the power down on Barnes. Lights out, game over! Smithers is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 1776 p4p, 1974 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 289 p4p, 316 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

185 cm
33
185
22 - 19 - 0
186 cm
40
218
23 - 23 - 1
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Fantasy Threads


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nimoy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva jabs Nimoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nimoy slips a jab from Silva.
Silva slips a straight right by Nimoy.
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Nimoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Nimoy misses.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nimoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nimoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva 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.
Nice jab there from Nimoy.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nimoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Nimoy slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Nimoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Nimoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Nimoy should have avoided that one.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Nimoy slips a jab from Silva.
Silva throws a hook but Nimoy blocks it.
Silva moves away from the strike by Nimoy.
Silva works Nimoy's body with a nice hook.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Nimoy had a free shot at his head there.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nimoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Nimoy gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Leonard Nimoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Nimoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nimoy, as that shot connected.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Nimoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonard Nimoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Nimoy, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Nimoy against the cage but Nimoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nimoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nimoy.
Nimoy throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva misses the body punch
and Nimoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
Nimoy is looking to counter punch.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Nimoy's head but Nimoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva swings for the body but Nimoy moves out of range.
Silva takes a swing at Nimoy's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Nimoy misses its target.
Nimoy feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nimoy lands a slapping body shot.
Silva looks winded!
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Nimoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Nimoy counters with a left to the body.
Nimoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to move into range but Nimoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nimoy connects with a single shot there.
Silva is rocked!
Nimoy connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Silva covering up! Nimoy comes in with a big uppercut and Silva goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonard Nimoy!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Blikstein (ranked 1513 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 250 p4p, 218 weight class). Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

187 cm
33
208
22 - 16 - 1
181 cm
33
181
22 - 17 - 1
Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blikstein moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Blikstein circles away.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Mein Armbach throws the left hand but Blikstein avoids the punch easily.
Blikstein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach looks to clinch

so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blikstein's guard.

Blikstein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Blikstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blikstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard.


Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach prevents Blikstein from improving his position.

Mein Armbach is working for a submission of some sort.
Blikstein is staying active underneath Mein Armbach, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mein Armbach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blikstein is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold.
Blikstein is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blikstein scores with a one two! Mein Armbach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Mein Armbach has Blikstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Blikstein cracks Mein Armbach with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blikstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blikstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach pushes Blikstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Blikstein gets through Mein Armbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Blikstein wants to stall.
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Blikstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blikstein misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but Blikstein manages to get underhooks.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Blikstein misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein blocking some punches.

Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mein Armbach lands a jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand

so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein stays in close to Mein Armbach's body and controls the position.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Mein Armbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Mein Armbach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Mein Armbach!

Mein Armbach trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach stopping the sweep attempt from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mein Armbach's guard.


Blikstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mein Armbach sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Blikstein misses its intended target.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blikstein, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach sizes up Blikstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mein Armbach but Mein Armbach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
A cross from Mein Armbach lands.
Blikstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Mein Armbach - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
As Mein Armbach looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Mein Armbach just gets out of the way.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Blikstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.

Mein Armbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein stands up over Mein Armbach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Mein Armbach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mein Armbach is in close to Blikstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach postures up in Blikstein's guard and throws a big left but Blikstein blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mein Armbach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!

Bender Mein Armbach took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 1415 p4p, 1182 weight class) and Ryan Henderson (ranked 194 p4p, 165 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

176 cm
27
152
10 - 12 - 0
170 cm
33
165
21 - 20 - 2
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cervenka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cervenka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson .
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Cervenka lands a big uppercut and Henderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Henderson looks OK. Cervenka waves Henderson back to his feet!
Henderson is rocked!
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cervenka defends it well.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cervenka finish him?
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Cervenka throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Henderson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cervenka as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Henderson is left battered and dazed whilst Cervenka and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurki Potku (ranked 867 p4p, 698 weight class) and Haruki Johnson (ranked 142 p4p, 112 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

177 cm
25
210
14 - 5 - 0
190 cm
25
211
9 - 4 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haruki Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Potku.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potku connects with the punch.
Potku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a jab. Potku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potku slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Potku moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Potku looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson clinches up with Potku and pushes him back against the cage.
Potku tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Potku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Potku.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Potku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potku digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Potku.

Potku has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Potku pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Potku dives into Johnson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Potku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.

Potku tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Potku keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Potku is in control.
Johnson is not content to let Potku control the position.
Johnson is trying to control Potku's posture but Potku avoids it.
Potku in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Potku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potku is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is letting Potku control him for a moment.

Potku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Potku throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potku wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp right that sends Potku to the canvas! Johnson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Our winner, Haruki Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 444 p4p, 515 weight class) and Basko Godwin (ranked 76 p4p, 88 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

172 cm
33
220
23 - 14 - 0
192 cm
35
206
18 - 12 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin throws the kick towards the body but Nti avoids it.
Godwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Godwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but Godwin avoids it well and moves away.
Godwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Godwin.
Nti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godwin.
Nti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Godwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nti's hands.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.

Nti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nti lands in his opponent's guard.

Godwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Godwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
Godwin trying to keep a closed guard but Nti is proving a slippery customer.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Godwin is retaining full guard.
Nti stays in close to Godwin's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Godwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nti controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godwin scores with a kick to the body.
Godwin scores with a shot to the body.
Godwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Godwin tries to avoid it but Nti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Godwin to the ground. Godwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Godwin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nti blocks it well.
Nti scores with a decent looking hook.
Nti throws a body punch but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin tries to land a body kick

and Nti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nti.

Godwin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nti is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Godwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
Nti tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godwin gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
A short left from Godwin.
Nti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Godwin controls the action.
Godwin missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Godwin.

Nti has picked Godwin up - he's going for a ride! Nti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Godwin is trying to maintain the position but Nti is very close to passing his half guard.
Godwin is pressing down on Nti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Godwin keeps trying to improve his position.
Nti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Godwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Godwin, not yet.
Nti trying to control but Godwin is working from the bottom.
Nti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Godwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Godwin throws a leg kick but Nti checks it.
Nti slips under a jab from Godwin.
Godwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Nti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Godwin to the mat! Godwin manages to get full guard.
Nti passes into half guard.
Godwin works his way to full guard. Good work.

Godwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Godwin keeping full guard, as Nti tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nti preventing the sweep.
Godwin is pulling down on Nti's head to control his posture.

Godwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nti is aware though and is defending well.
Nti trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Nti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Godwin 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.
Godwin working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godwin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Godwin.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Godwin sprawls well initially but Nti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Godwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godwin is trying to control but can't.
Godwin is not content to let Nti control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin trying to control but Nti postures up.
Nti is trying to control. Godwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Godwin trying to get back to full guard but Nti takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Godwin is desperately trying to improve his position but Nti has a good base and remains in mount.
Nti tries to control but Godwin wriggling away.
Nti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin is looking to improve his position but Nti isn't that keen on the idea.
Godwin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Godwin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nti if he has to take too many more of those.
Godwin jabs Nti right on the nose. Nti blinks but takes it well.
Nti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Godwin. Godwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Godwin throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Nti slips under a jab from Godwin.

Godwin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nti 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.
Nti postures up in Godwin's guard and throws a big left but Godwin blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwame Nti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Godwin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Godwin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Godwin scores with a hook to the body. Nti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godwin connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Godwin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Godwin there.
Godwin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti takes a swing at Godwin's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Godwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nti or perhaps it was just good defense by Godwin, which made it look bad.
Godwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nti is looking to wear down Godwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Godwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nti's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Godwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Godwin is working Nti over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godwin.
Godwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti wants to stall.
Nti can't get the takedown.
Godwin trying to land knees to the body.

Godwin breaks the clinch.
Basko Godwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godwin.
Godwin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nti avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Godwin sizes up Nti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Godwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Godwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Godwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti keeps the fight on the outside.
Nti defending well as Godwin loads up on a big left hand.
Nti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Godwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Godwin finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Godwin misses with a hook.
Nti throws a body punch but Godwin moves out of range.
A low kick from Godwin is predictable there

and Nti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Godwin wants to improve his position but Nti is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basko Godwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Godwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basko Godwin!

A very excited looking Basko Godwin 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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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 831 p4p, 568 weight class) and Reijo Halli (ranked 116 p4p, 83 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. Halli has chosen Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz as his entrance music. Reijo Halli acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

172 cm
35
145
28 - 12 - 0
177 cm
38
165
17 - 11 - 1
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick
BJJ Red Belt
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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 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West needs to keep his hands up - Halli had a free shot at his head there.
Halli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.

Halli drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Halli tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West tries to circle away but Halli has him pinned against the cage.
Halli tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Halli lands a shot to the body.
Halli digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Halli.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by West.

Halli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. West is trying to keep an underhook but Halli manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Halli thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
West's coaches at Outlier Martial Arts 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.
Halli stalling.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.

Halli is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and West reverses the position - he's now on top in Halli's guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.


Halli has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halli's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli wants to hit a sweep here but West passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halli there!
West controlling his opponent.
Halli felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halli tries to hold on but West pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halli tries to control West's body but West pushes him off. Halli squirms to his side and now West has his back!
West has the hooks in. Halli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
West is looking to control Halli but Halli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halli can't escape the position.
West controlling the position well here. Halli rolled but West kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Halli wants to control his opponent's hands but West gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control West haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halli looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Halli scores with a hook.
Halli swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West misses with a hook.
Halli lands a head shot.

Halli rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
Halli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

West manages to break the clinch.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Halli has West up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Halli.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Halli looking for a takedown.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Halli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands a left hand.
Halli has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.

Halli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Halli wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Halli advances to half guard.
Halli not doing much here.

Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and West defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.

Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
West regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Halli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli advances position into side control!
West tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli controls the position.

Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. West knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Halli fails in his attempt to clinch.
West is looking to counter punch.
Halli tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halli.
Halli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halli cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Halli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Halli.
Halli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli lands a shoulder strike.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Halli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.

Halli jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Halli working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halli, up you get!

Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
West prevents a body shot from Halli.
West is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Halli.
Halli blocks a body shot from West.
West lands with a right to the head.
West is looking to control Halli's arms but Halli gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the cage.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West prevents a body shot from Halli.
Halli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
West is working Halli over against the cage.
Halli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West lands with a right to the head.
Halli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Good shot there by West.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Halli misses with a hook
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halli.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West slips under a jab from Halli.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli blocks a jab.

Halli moves into range and clinches up with West.
Halli misses with a body punch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halli misses with a body punch.
Halli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli tries a body shot but West blocks it.
A short uppercut from West.
West tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Halli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Halli trying to advance position but West counters by regaining guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but West manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Halli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. West doesn't defend quickly enough and Halli has managed to lock this one up! Can West escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Halli on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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