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CFC 584 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pallas Anttonen (ranked 2882 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Cocaine Mitch (ranked 420 p4p, 249 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?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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World class MT
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pallas Anttonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cocaine Mitch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anttonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitch checks a leg kick nicely.
Anttonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitch drives through and clinches with Anttonen against the cage.
Mitch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Mitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitch blocks a body shot from Anttonen.
Mitch takes a shot to the head.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anttonen misses with the head strike.
Anttonen has had enough of the clinch but Mitch keeps him there for the moment.
Mitch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitch swings wildly with an uppercut but Anttonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitch breaks the clinch.
Anttonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mitch's head backwards.
Anttonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitch clinches up against the cage.
Anttonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitch has double underhooks.
Mitch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Mitch.
The referee calls for Mitch to work.
Mitch swings wildly with an uppercut but Anttonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anttonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitch wants to clinch.
Anttonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mitch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anttonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitch throws a push kick but Anttonen slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Anttonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anttonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mitch throws a good cross that connects.
Anttonen tries to move into range but Mitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Anttonen.
Mitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anttonen misses with the head strike.
Anttonen is trying to break the clinch but Mitch is controlling him.
Anttonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anttonens head.
Anttonen misses with some punches.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Anttonen blocks a body shot from Mitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anttonen backwards.
Mitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anttonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anttonen fails to land.
Anttonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitch lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anttonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitch is just out of range.
Mitch tries to clinch but Anttonen is having none of it.
Mitch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Cocaine Mitch has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anttonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mitch clinches up against the cage.
Anttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Mitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitch blocks a body shot from Anttonen.
Anttonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anttonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anttonen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitch.
Mitch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Mitch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitch.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Anttonen controls his hands.
Mitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anttonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mitch lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cocaine Mitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitch defending well as Anttonen loads up on a big left hand.
Anttonen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mitch counter with a right hand.
Mitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anttonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Anttonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitch has closed the distance and engaged Anttonen in a clinch.
Mitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitch lands a left hand.
Mitch has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Mitch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anttonen or not.
A head punch on the inside from Mitch fails to land.
Anttonen has had enough of the clinch but Mitch keeps him there for the moment.
Mitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Anttonen lands with a light punch inside.
Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
Mitch clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Anttonen.
Anttonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitch is looking to clinch but Anttonen is avoiding it.
Anttonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anttonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anttonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pallas Anttonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitch tries to clinch but Anttonen moves out of range.
Mitch tries to clinch up but Anttonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitch tries to clinch up.
Mitch clinches.
Anttonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Mitch controls the action.
Mitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anttonen misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Mitch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anttonen. Anttonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitch closes the distance and clinches.
Mitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitch digs a right hand into Anttonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anttonen's gas tank.
Anttonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anttonen tries to break free but Mitch pushes him back against the cage.
Anttonen misses with a body punch.
Mitch gets through Anttonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen tries a body shot but Mitch blocks it.
Mitch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anttonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitch has closed the distance and engaged Anttonen in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anttonen lands an uppercut.
Mitch lands a right hand.
Mitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
Mitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anttonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitch.
Anttonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitch tries to clinch there but Anttonen circles away.
Mitch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anttonen will feel that in the morning.
Mitch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anttonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anttonen looks to land a left hand but Mitch moved out of range nicely.
Mitch tries to clinch there but Anttonen circles away.
Mitch is looking to clinch but Anttonen is avoiding it.
Mitch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitch closes the distance but Anttonen moves to the side
and Anttonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mitch clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitch lands an uppercut.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Anttonen.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Mitch controls the action.
Mitch has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Mitch lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitch.
Mitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitch is looking to clinch.
Anttonen misses with a body kick.
Mitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Anttonen.
Mitch moves in looking to clinch but Anttonen pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cocaine Mitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitch is looking to clinch.
Mitch moves out of range of the body kick from Anttonen.
Anttonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anttonen misses the target.
Mitch closes the distance and clinches.
Mitch prevents a body shot from Anttonen.
Anttonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mitch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anttonen pushes Mitch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitch.
Mitch pushes Anttonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitch.
Mitch gets through Anttonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anttonen misses with the head strike.
Mitch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anttonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitch has double underhooks.
Anttonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitch instigates a clinch.
Mitch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Anttonen on the inside.
Mitch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anttonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anttonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anttonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Anttonen working hard to break the clinch.
Mitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anttonen backwards.
Anttonen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen tries a body shot but Mitch blocks it.
Anttonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anttonen is trying to break the clinch but Mitch has him pressed against the cage.
Mitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anttonen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
Mitch lands a nice uppercut.
Mitch misses with a punch to the body.
Mitch blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mitch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Anttonen - that landed with a thud.
Mitch can't find room to land a body shot as Anttonen controls the action.
Anttonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitch scores with a shoulder strike.
Cocaine Mitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anttonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitch.
Mitch lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anttonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anttonen tries to throw a body punch but Mitch avoids it by throwing Anttonen back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Anttonen.
Anttonen lands with a light punch inside.
Mitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitch counters with an outside leg kick.
Mitch clinches.
Anttonen is trying to break free.
Anttonen misses with a body punch.
Anttonen tries to break free but Mitch pushes him back against the cage.
Anttonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitch tries to clinch there but Anttonen circles away.
Mitch moves in looking to clinch but Anttonen pushes him off.
Mitch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitch closes the distance and clinches.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Anttonen lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cocaine Mitch.
I've got Mitch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cocaine Mitch!
An intense looking Cocaine Mitch took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks for playing.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Hall (ranked 2402 p4p, 2373 weight class) and Cottoneye Joe (ranked 277 p4p, 274 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jed Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cottoneye Joe!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joe tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Hall throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joe misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Joe avoids it well and moves away.
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.
Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hall cracks Joe with a big right hand but Joe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Joe parries the strikes from Hall easily there. Hall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joe to escape.
Joe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Hall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hall prevents Joe from standing back up.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joe looking for submissions off his back.
Joe looking for submissions off his back.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Joe is trying to stand up here but Hall is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall slips a nice elbow through Joe's hands, connecting with Joe's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hall lands a nice short elbow.
Hall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Joe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joe.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Hall works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hall landing some decent shots from guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Hall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hall trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe 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.
Hall trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Joe has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe has momentary wrist control but Hall slips an elbow through the middle.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall throwing strikes but missing.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jed Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall is working Joe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hall is in close to Joe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joe being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
 Joe is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hall 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.
Joe pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Joe throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joe tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Hall.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Joe tries to clinch up.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Hall avoids the body shot from Joe.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Hall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe is looking to escape.
Joe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cottoneye Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Joe's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Joe's legs - danger averted.
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joe is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a couple of elbows.
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall chips away with some ground and pound.
Hall stands up over Joe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hall wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Hall!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Taylot (ranked 3613 p4p, 5508 weight class) and Derrick Ryker (ranked 388 p4p, 486 weight class). Derrick Ryker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saul Taylot's chin.
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155
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28
155
10 - 5 - 0 |
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Taylot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Ryker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylot fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryker in the body.
Taylot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylot circles away.
Taylot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Ryker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taylot darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.
Taylot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylot walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Taylot circles away.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylot circles away.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Taylot's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Taylot circles away.
Taylot throws a sloppy head kick and Ryker moves out of range easily.
Ryker tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryker.
Taylot keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryker is looking to clinch but Taylot is avoiding it.
Taylot scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Taylot keeps it at a distance.
Taylot gets tackled into the cage by Ryker. Ryker maintains the clinch.
Ryker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryker pulls Taylot in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taylot tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryker is retaining full guard.
Taylot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryker's head.
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryker is pulling down on Taylot's head to control his posture.
Taylot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryker working for a triangle but Taylot defends it easily.
Ryker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker has his feet on Taylot's thighs here. He's pushed Taylot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Ryker!
Derrick Ryker very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danylo Belenuik (ranked 3931 p4p, 3121 weight class) and Scoot Tatum (ranked 301 p4p, 256 weight class). Tatum has chosen Johnny Cash-The Man Comes Around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 3 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scoot Tatum!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belenuik wants to clinch up but Tatum keeps it at a distance.
Tatum misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Tatum misses its intended target.
Belenuik closes the distance and pushes Tatum back into the cage.
Belenuik lands with a right to the head.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Belenuik blocks an uppercut.
Belenuik blocking some punches.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Belenuik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenuik jumps guard.
Tatum throwing strikes but missing.
Tatum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belenuik keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belenuik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatum throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belenuik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belenuik looking for a guillotine here but Tatum defends easily.
Tatum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Belenuik has wrist control.
Tatum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tatum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belenuik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Belenuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belenuik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatum is looking to pass into half guard but Belenuik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belenuik is in guard.
Tatum 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.
Tatum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatum is retaining full guard.
Belenuik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tatum 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.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Belenuik postures up.
Belenuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belenuik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Belenuik looking to sit in guard and control but Tatum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belenuik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatum is aware though and is defending well.
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belenuik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belenuik looking for a guillotine here but Tatum defends easily.
Tatum postures up in Belenuik's guard and throws a big left but Belenuik blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scoot Tatum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belenuik is looking to clinch but Tatum is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tatum. That snapped Belenuik's head back.
Belenuik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belenuik's hands.
Jab by Tatum.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Belenuik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belenuik.
Belenuik is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tatum has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Belenuik is looking to defend but Tatum has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Belenuik! Tatum pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Belenuik taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scoot Tatum!
A relieved looking Scoot Tatum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 2745 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Lom Seis (ranked 321 p4p, 231 weight class). Yobachukwu comes into the arena with Hate Me Now blaring out of the sound system. Lom Seis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lom Seis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seis ducks under a wild hook from Yobachukwu.
Seis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Seis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seis lands a jab to Yobachukwu's midsection.
Yobachukwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yobachukwu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Seis lunges at Yobachukwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yobachukwu's hand.
 It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
Yobachukwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yobachukwu connects with the punch.
It looks like Lom Seis has been cut.
Yobachukwu misses with an uppercut.
Seis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Seis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akubundu Yobachukwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yobachukwu dodges the punch combination from Seis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yobachukwu.
Seis looks to throw the jab but Yobachukwu is out of range.
Yobachukwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seis throws a head kick but Yobachukwu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yobachukwu lands a right hook to the body.
Yobachukwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Yobachukwu misses.
Seis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Seis.
It looked like Yobachukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws a looping overhand right but Seis ducks down to avoid it.
Yobachukwu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seis.
Seis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yobachukwu manages to avoid it.
Yobachukwu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yobachukwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yobachukwu drops Seis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Seis looks back up at him and smiles so Yobachukwu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Seis is rocked!
That has opened up Lom Seis's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seis ducks under a wild hook from Yobachukwu.
A little jabbing left from Seis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seis misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seis throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Yobachukwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seis slips a straight right by Yobachukwu.
Seis throws out a powerful jab.
Seis walks into a straight right hand from Yobachukwu.
Seis moves out of range as Yobachukwu strikes.
Seis unleashes a big counter combination but Yobachukwu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yobachukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seis throws a hook but Yobachukwu blocks it.
Yobachukwu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Seis sprawling to the canvas! Seis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yobachukwu finish him?!
Seis is still on wobbly legs! Can Yobachukwu finish him?
The cut above Lom Seis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yobachukwu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akubundu Yobachukwu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Kelly (ranked 3393 p4p, 2351 weight class) and Alexander Rusev (ranked 419 p4p, 320 weight class). Kelly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bump and grind. The key to victory for Convicted Kelly has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Convicted Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rusev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly gets caught flat footed, as Rusev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev distracts Kelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
Rusev wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Rusev working some strikes from top position.
Kelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusev on the ground.
Rusev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rusev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rusev connects with a couple of short punches.
Rusev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelly has momentary wrist control but Rusev slips an elbow through the middle.
Rusev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusev stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
Kelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Rusev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kelly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloody death gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rusev connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple.
Rusev is nestled in close to Kelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rusev works his way into full mount!
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!
Rusev raining down shots from the mount!
Rusev cracks Kelly with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
 Kelly is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Rusev! That's really hurt Kelly and he's turned his back - Rusev keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rusev jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rusev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sanders (ranked 1418 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Thomas Mahi Ai (ranked 218 p4p, 201 weight class). Sanders comes into the arena with The Entertainer blaring out of the sound system. Mahi Ai has chosen Slaughterhouse - Powermad as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
215
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Mahi Ai!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mahi Ai finds it's way through Sanders's defenses.
It looks like Moses Sanders has been cut.
Mahi Ai connects with a body shot that sends Sanders's belly button to the back.
A jab from Sanders finds it's way through Mahi Ai's defenses.
Mahi Ai lands with a nice body punch.
Mahi Ai 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.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanders seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahi Ai throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Thomas Mahi Ai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Mahi Ai with that takedown attempt.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Mahi Ai avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Mahi Ai.
A big right from Mahi Ai misses.
Mahi Ai throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Mahi Ai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahi Ai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Mahi Ai ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moses Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Mahi Ai.
Sanders misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahi Ai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahi Ai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders tries to break the clinch but Mahi Ai is controlling the position.
Mahi Ai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahi Ai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Mahi Ai has the dominant position.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.
Mahi Ai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahi Ai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanders tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking for a sweep. Mahi Ai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mahi Ai wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Mahi Ai works his way into full mount!
Mahi Ai misses with a head shot.
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!
Mahi Ai trying to control but Sanders is having none of it.
Mahi Ai controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahi Ai wants to control the pace but Sanders is squirming around nicely.
Sanders holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mahi Ai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mahi Ai looking to ground and pound but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Mahi Ai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mahi Ai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahi Ai working the ground and pound effectively.
Mahi Ai throwing strikes here but Sanders is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mahi Ai wants to control the pace but Sanders is squirming around nicely.
Mahi Ai controlling the pace for now.
Sanders is trying to escape the mount.
Mahi Ai is landing with some decent strikes but Sanders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mahi Ai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Sanders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanders slips a straight right by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Mahi Ai is out of range.
Mahi Ai with a hook.
Mahi Ai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahi Ai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahi Ai moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Mahi Ai tries for a takedown but Sanders manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Mahi Ai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mahi Ai scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahi Ai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahi Ai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders wants to stall.
Mahi Ai wants a takedown but no success here.
Moses Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahi Ai.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahi Ai scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahi Ai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahi Ai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahi Ai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mahi Ai working Sanders over with knees to the body.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahi Ai is keeping busy.
Mahi Ai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahi Ai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahi Ai.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Mahi Ai looking to throw knees to the head but Sanders is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Mahi Ai.
Sanders is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahi Ai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mahi Ai fails to land.
Mahi Ai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai misses with the head strike.
Mahi Ai throws a head punch that misses.
Mahi Ai misses with some punches.
Mahi Ai has picked Sanders up - he's going for a ride! Mahi Ai dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahi Ai lands strikes from half guard.
Mahi Ai lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Sanders quite badly. Sanders pulls Mahi Ai in close trying to recover. Mahi Ai postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Sanders on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Sanders doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Mahi Ai!
A very excited looking Thomas Mahi Ai 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.
Moses Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'Do I still get the sandwich?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 854 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Omar Dahir (ranked 121 p4p, 221 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kittisak Khemkhaeng could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Omar Dahir's 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omar Dahir!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khemkhaeng tries to sprawl but Dahir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dahir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dahir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahir is trying to work for a kimura but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Khemkhaeng trying to get back to full guard but Dahir takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dahir lands a big shot there that rocks Khemkhaeng but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position but Dahir isn't that keen on the idea.
Khemkhaeng is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dahir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dahir landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahir lands a nice shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Khemkhaeng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khemkhaeng tries to get out of the position.
Khemkhaeng takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Khemkhaeng is rocked!
Dahir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dahir landing strikes from the mount and Khemkhaeng is in trouble!
Dahir controlling the position easily from mount.
Khemkhaeng is desperately trying to improve his position but Dahir has a good base and remains in mount.
Khemkhaeng taking shots to the head.
Dahir with the ground and pound from mount.
Dahir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khemkhaeng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dahir scoring with strikes but Khemkhaeng is staying in there.
Khemkhaeng can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahir lands with some strikes.
Dahir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khemkhaeng is squirming around, avoiding Dahir's attempts to control the action.
Dahir lands a couple of good shots and Khemkhaeng has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dahir scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dahir tries to keep control of the position but Khemkhaeng is staying busy.
Dahir keeps control of the position as Khemkhaeng tries to break free.
Khemkhaeng is trying to remain composed but Dahir is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dahir's arms.
Dahir lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir scores with punches and elbows.
Dahir is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Khemkhaeng. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Khemkhaeng as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dahir!
Dahir wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping busy.
Dahir is landing big shots and Khemkhaeng is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
After winning the bout, Omar Dahir 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bolsonaro (ranked 2544 p4p, 3285 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 297 p4p, 372 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Bolsonaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gravas looks to throw a body kick
and Bolsonaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolsonaro blocks a jab.
Gravas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Bolsonaro.
Gravas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bolsonaro counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Latka Gravas has been cut.
Bolsonaro misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gravas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gravas thumps Bolsonaro with a low kick.
Gravas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravas moves to clinch but Bolsonaro breaks away
and Bolsonaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolsonaro.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gravas.
Gravas connects with the punch.
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!
Gravas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolsonaro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gravas counters with a low kick, right behind Bolsonaro 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolsonaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Gravas.
Bolsonaro sizes up Gravas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolsonaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravas.
Gravas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gravas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolsonaro is looking to counter punch.
Gravas lands with a kick to the temple. Bolsonaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Eduardo Bolsonaro has been cut.
Jab, jab by Bolsonaro - just one landing.
Bolsonaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gravas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gravas.
Bolsonaro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolsonaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Gravas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bolsonaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Gravas counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravas.
Bolsonaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas tries a quick counter leg kick but Bolsonaro is wise to it.
Bolsonaro swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with an inside leg kick.
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravas tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolsonaro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gravas slips a jab and a cross from Bolsonaro.
Good leg kick by Gravas.
Gravas tries to clinch there but Bolsonaro circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro walks into a straight right hand from Gravas.
Gravas lands a big head kick that sends Bolsonaro tumbling to the mat! Gravas takes a step backwards and waves Bolsonaro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bolsonaro is rocked!
Bolsonaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gravas counters with an outside leg kick.
Bolsonaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gravas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Bolsonaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolsonaro walks straight into a right hand from Gravas - that's dropped him! Gravas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bolsonaro from any more punishment! Bolsonaro complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Latka Gravas!
After winning the bout, Latka Gravas 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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