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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 22545 p4p, 21564 weight class) and Javier Pinales (ranked 584 p4p, 591 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 7 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasmfus swivels and escapes.
Nasmfus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasmfus pinned against the cage. Nasmfus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Pinales moves away
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown. Nasmfus fights it but they end up in guard.
Nasmfus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinales has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pinales has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nasmfus is trying to keep an underhook but Pinales manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasmfus actively working from the bottom here.
Nasmfus is looking to escape.
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasmfus is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasmfus tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Nasmfus is defending well.
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nasmfus kicks off Pinales and gets to his feet.
Nasmfus misses with a wild body shot.
Nasmfus darts in trying to clinch
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nasmfus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinales presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasmfus wants the takedown. Pinales is fighting it off but Nasmfus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pinales's guard against the cage.
Pinales has his foot on Nasmfus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nasmfus works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Nasmfus defends easily.
Nasmfus is sitting in close to Pinales's body. Pinales has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nasmfus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nasmfus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pinales.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Petrov (ranked 2984 p4p, 4123 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 338 p4p, 442 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nathan Leal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov has hold of Leal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leal seems comfortable defending it but Petrov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Petrov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 3104 p4p, 2554 weight class) and RaeRae Usman (ranked 393 p4p, 343 weight class). Ferreira-Alves comes to the cage accompanied by The Mountain - Jucifer. Usman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yaba Buluku. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves 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.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira-Alves. That snapped Usman's head back.
Ferreira-Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usman circles away.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
A head kick from Usman lands but Ferreira-Alves takes it in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a jab to the body
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Usman connects with a jab.
Usman stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman lands with a shot to the body.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Usman under the eye.
A slow jab from Usman misses its intended target.
Usman misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman moves out of range as Ferreira-Alves strikes.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferreira-Alves showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Usman kicks Ferreira-Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Usman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Usman moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Usman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira-Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown but Usman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira-Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usman.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick but Usman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferreira-Alves rather than just go for the knockout.
Usman throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Good leg kick by Usman.
Usman tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
Usman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Usman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Usman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Usman misses with a left hand
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Usman from escaping the position.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.
 Usman is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves lands a strong strike to the head of Usman. That's dazed him! Ferreira-Alves looking to finish here. Usman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ferreira-Alves lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 2290 p4p, 2274 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 340 p4p, 337 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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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 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Spice moves out of range of the strikes.
Spice wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been informed that Versu 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.
A big left from Versu misses.
Spice jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Versu has time to react.
Versu checks a leg kick.
Spice throws out a loose jab but Versu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Spice tries to clinch but Versu is having none of it.
Versu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spice's hands.
Spice 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.
Versu wants to slow Spice down by chopping away at his legs.
Versu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Versu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Versu throws a big shot that misses.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Versu.
Versu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spice lands a high kick!
Spice tries to work over Versu's front leg with a kick but Versu checks it.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Spice moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Spice coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Spice blocks the low kick.
Spice scores with a head kick. Versu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Versu counters with a leg kick.
Spice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Versu throws a big shot that misses.
Versu throws a head kick but Spice moves out of range.
A big left from Versu misses.
Spice checks a low kick from Versu.
Versu is looking to chop away at Spice's legs.
Spice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Versu.
Spice avoids a kick to the body.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spice to score with a decent uppercut.
Versu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spice is out of range and Versu settles back down.
Versu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spice moves into range and clinches up with Versu.
Spice is working Versu over against the cage.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Versu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spice tries to work over Versu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Versu prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
Spice prevents a body shot from Versu.
Spice lands a body shot.
Spice is leaning against Versu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice dodges an elbow strike from Versu.
Still in the clinch, Spice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Versu looks winded!
Versu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spice blocks a body shot from Versu.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu lands with a short shot to the head.
Spice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spice lands with a right to the head.
Spice lands with a light punch inside.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Versu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Versu blocks a body shot from Spice.
Versu prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice dodges an elbow strike from Versu.
Spice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Spice.
Versu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Spice is working Versu over against the cage.
Spice tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Versu controls his hands.
Good body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a left hand.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Spice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Versu prevents a body shot from Spice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice is working Versu over against the cage.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Spice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spice tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Spice pushes Versu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Versu.
A shot in the inside from Spice.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spice.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Versu controls the action.
Spice digs a right hand into Versu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Versu's gas tank.
Spice lands an uppercut.
Spice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Versu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spice scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Spice lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spice.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Versu controls the action.
Spice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
That's time! Spice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spice, as that shot connected.
Spice misses with a head kick.
A big left from Versu misses.
Spice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Versu throws a jab when Spice was well out of range.
Versu connects with the punch.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Spice.
Versu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danga de danga de dang - Spice scores with a four punch combination!
Versu lands a leg kick that knocks Spice off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice misses with a combination
enabling Versu to counter with a crisp jab.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu delivers a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Versu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spice misses with a straight right.
Versu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spice has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Versu misses with a few strikes there.
Versu is breathing heavily.
Spice wants to clinch but Versu slips to the side
and Versu counters with a straight right hand.
Akimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spice tries to clinch but Versu moves out of range.
Spice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Versu on the side of the head.
Versu looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.
Versu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Spice closes the distance and clinches.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Spice.
Spice scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Versu as the two fighters clinch.
Versu misses with a punch on the inside.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Versu can do to turn this around?
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spice lands a shot to the body.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Versu avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Spice lands a shot to the body.
Akimbo Spice has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Spice.
Spice tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Spice scores with a shoulder strike.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Versu controls his hands.
Spice gets through Versu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Versu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice pushes Versu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Spice as the two fighters clinch.
Versu takes a shot to the head.
Spice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Versu or not.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice lands with a short shot to the head.
Versu takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Versu throws an elbow but misses.
Spice tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Spice.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice lands a shoulder strike.
Versu blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice is leaning against Versu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice gets through Versu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spice scores with a shot to the side of Versu's head.
Spice pushes Versu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Spice.
A short uppercut from Spice.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Spice.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Versu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spice lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Spice digs a right hand underneath Versu's ribcage. Versu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spice presses Versu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Spice.
Spice scores with a shoulder strike.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Versu controls the action.
Spice pushes Versu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spice.
Spice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
A right hand to the body from Spice.
Spice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spice digs a right hand underneath Versu's ribcage. Versu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Versu takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Spice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Spice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spice lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Spice.
Spice lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Versu. That did some damage!
Versu 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.
Versu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spice gets a clinch.
Versu misses with a punch to the body.
Spice blocks an elbow strike from Versu.
Spice prevents a body shot from Versu.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Spice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Versu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Spice.
A short right from Spice.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Versu's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Spice.
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spice.
Spice digs a right hand underneath Versu's ribcage. Versu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Versus head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spice.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spice digs a right hand into Versu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Versu's gas tank.
Spice lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spice.
Spice lands a nice uppercut.
Spice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Spice.
Spice cracks Versu with a nice body shot.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice scores with a nice hook to the head.
Geo Versu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spice.
Spice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Versu avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
A short right from Spice.
Spice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Spice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Versu or not.
Spice is leaning against Versu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice is leaning against Versu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Versu missing with knees to the body.
Spice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spice is leaning against Versu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice is leaning against Versu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Spice as the two fighters clinch.
Spice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Spice - that landed with a thud.
Versu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spice lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akimbo Spice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Versu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spice's elbow.
Spice lands a right hand.
Spice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Versu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spice's brow.
Versu wants to break free but Spice has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spice's elbow.
Spice prevents a body shot from Versu.
Versu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Versu misses with the head strike.
Spice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Versu tries to throw a body punch but Spice avoids it by throwing Versu back against the cage.
Versu has a couple of punches blocked by Spice.
Spice avoids the elbow strike from Versu, against the cage.
Versu misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu tries to land knees in the clinch but Spice avoids the damage to the body.
Versu is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Spice!
A relieved looking Akimbo Spice 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 Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 1137 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 127 p4p, 259 weight class). Cross has chosen Folk Metal as his entrance music. Jeremy Cross 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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Cross.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Cross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Cross 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.
That kick from Cross tenderised Zurauskas's leg. Zurauskas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zurauskas misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Zurauskas's shoulder, as Zurauskas tries to avoid the shot.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zurauskas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Cross as he connects with a hook.
Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 Zurauskas is rocked!
Cross is stalking Zurauskas. Zurauskas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cross, and it's lights out! Zurauskas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romega Vartanein (ranked 883 p4p, 1979 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 122 p4p, 260 weight class). Kanaani has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 16 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vartanein has time to react.
Kanaani moves away from the strike by Vartanein.
Kanaani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartanein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein lands with a straight right. Kanaani didn't see that one coming.
Vartanein works Kanaani's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut there from Vartanein.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Kanaani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Kanaani misses with a looping right.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
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!
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanaani scores with a nice strike.
Vartanein is rocked!
 It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Vartanein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vartanein stuns Kanaani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kanaani drops his shoulder and cracks Vartanein with a huge uppercut! Vartanein goes down! Can Kanaani finish him?
Vartanein managing to control the position.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kanaani stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Vartanein pulls Kanaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kanaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vartanein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanaani is one step ahead there.
Kanaani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vartanein is pulling down on Kanaani's head to control his posture.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein kicks Kanaani off and gets to his feet.
Kanaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanaani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kanaani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.
Kanaani being controlled here momentarily.
Vartanein continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vartanein is on top in guard.
Vartanein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanaani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vartanein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vartanein throwing strikes from guard but Kanaani blocks nicely.
Vartanein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vartanein trying to control but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
Vartanein stopping the sweep attempt from Kanaani.
Vartanein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vartanein wants to control from the top but Kanaani keeps moving.
Vartanein is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vartanein postures up and lands a big shot to Kanaani's brow.
Kanaani seems keen to control Vartanein's posture.
Kanaani looking for a sweep. Not yet Kanaani, not yet.
Kanaani keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully.
Vartanein gets to his feet - Kanaani follows without any prompting.
Kanaani tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Kanaani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
That's time! Vartanein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Kanaani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein punishes Kanaani's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kanaani under the eye.
Kanaani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kanaani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanaani is just out of range.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Kanaani works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein cracks Kanaani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kanaani blocks a leg kick.
Kanaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vartanein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kanaani lands a lovely overhand right.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
and Kanaani counters with an outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani lands with a shot to the body.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Kanaani ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Kanaani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kanaani there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Kanaani throws a leg kick but Vartanein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kanaani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vartanein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vartanein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Some bone on bone action there as Vartanein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vartanein is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein takes one to the chin there.
Kanaani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein dips to his left and cracks Kanaani with an uppercut!
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Kanaani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Vartanein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kanaani scores with a jab to the head.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Vartanein throws a jab when Kanaani was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vartanein. Beautiful body shot.
Kanaani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Kanaani ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vartanein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vartanein swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
Vartanein with a jab.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Kanaani's ribs.
Kanaani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kanaani throws a chopping leg kick but Vartanein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani moves forwards but Vartanein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kanaani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kanaani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani flicks out a counter leg kick but Vartanein steps away.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Vartanein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kanaani doesn't seem phased though.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanaani throws a right hand that Vartanein ducks under and follows up with a left that Vartanein also avoids with ease.
A combination from Kanaani does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Kanaani cracks Vartanein with an open hand slap.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Kanaani is out of range.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Kanaani slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Kanaani staying out of range there.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vartanein lands a head kick. Kanaani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kanaani has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown. Vartanein tries to sprawl out of it but Kanaani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vartanein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanaani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein scores with a hook.
Kanaani ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kanaani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kanaani throws a combination. Vartanein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vartanein dips to his left and cracks Kanaani with an uppercut!
Vartanein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Kanaani feints a counter leg kick.
Vartanein connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein digs a good hook to Kanaani's body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani misses with a looping left.
Kanaani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanaani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein throws a sloppy body shot
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein misses with a jab to the body
and Kanaani counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Vartanein jabs Kanaani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kanaani throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein connects with a right hand. Kanaani shakes it off.
Kanaani misses with a low kick.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Kanaani takes one to the side of the head.
Kanaani throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vartanein is out of range and Kanaani settles back down.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Kanaani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kanaani lands a nice shot that snaps Vartanein's head back.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vartanein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein throws a shot to the body.
Kanaani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanaani is just out of range.
Vartanein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vartanein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kanaani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Kanaani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanaani.
Vartanein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Kanaani looks to land a combination but Vartanein avoids it well.
Kanaani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vartanein at a distance.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanaani.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Kanaani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vartanein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Nansen (ranked 1287 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Tommy Vercetti (ranked 175 p4p, 144 weight class). Nansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Benny Jamz - Torden. Vercetti has chosen Vice City as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti stuffs the takedown.
Vercetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Nansen throwing a counter right hand but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Nansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vercetti throws a series of punches but Nansen avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Vercetti.
Vercetti scores with a jab. Nansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Nansen moved out of range nicely.
Nansen slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vercetti checks a low kick from Nansen.
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!
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nansen staying out of range there.
Nansen moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti scores with a hook.
Nansen darts in looking for a takedown but Vercetti gets double underhooks and turns Nansen into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vercetti.
We've been hearing reports that Nansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vercetti stalling.
Nice body punch from Vercetti - that landed with a thud.
Nansen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorvald Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nansen blocks a body shot from Vercetti.
Nansen lands a left hand.
Vercetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nansen has Vercetti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nansen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vercetti tumbling to the mat - Nansen dives into Vercetti's guard.
Vercetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Vercetti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Nansen looking to sit in guard and control but Vercetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nansen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nansen, not yet.
Nansen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vercetti is aware though and is defending well.
Vercetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vercetti stopping the sweep attempt from Nansen.
Nansen has his foot on Vercetti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vercetti works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vercetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vercetti advances to half guard.
Vercetti controlling the action here.
Nansen is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nansen working for a triangle but Vercetti defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vercetti is pushing down on Nansen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nansen is fighting to maintain full guard but Vercetti has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti prevents Nansen from improving his position.
Vercetti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nansen tries to hold on but Vercetti pushes him away.
Vercetti prevents Nansen from getting the reversal.
Vercetti tries to control but Nansen wriggling away.
Vercetti content just to control the position here.
Nansen is desperately trying to improve his position but Vercetti has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Vercetti scores with the left hand. Nansen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nansen works the jab nicely.
Nansen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nansen staying out of range there.
Nansen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vercetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Nansen saw that one coming.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vercetti cracks Nansen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Vercetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nansen doesn't seem phased though.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Nansen moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vercetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vercetti to the mat! Vercetti manages to get full guard.
Vercetti is trying to control the position but Nansen postures up.
Nansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nansen is working Vercetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nansen being controlled here momentarily.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Nansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vercetti is keeping the position for now.
Vercetti being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nansen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Nansen won't allow Vercetti to sweep him here.
Nansen trying to control but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vercetti swings for the body but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vercetti manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nansen.
Vercetti misses with a few strikes there.
Nansen slips under a jab.
Nansen moves into the clinch.
Nansen lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vercetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
A short left from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Nansen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vercetti.
Nansen lands with a light punch inside.
Nansen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Nansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nansen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nansen tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nansen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nansen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vercetti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thorvald Nansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nansen scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is looking for the choke from the back position but Vercetti is controlling his hands well.
Nansen looking for the choke from the back.
Nansen looking to break Vercetti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vercetti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nansen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nansen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vercetti hold on?!
Nansen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vercetti's body.
Nansen tries to get the hooks in deep but Vercetti pushed the leg off.
Nansen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nansen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Vercetti reverses the position brilliantly into Nansen's guard!
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 Thorvald Nansen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vercetti avoids the head kick by Nansen.
Nansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vercetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Nansen counters with a body kick that stops Vercetti in his tracks momentarily.
Vercetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nansen's head backwards.
Nansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vercetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Vercetti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vercetti is looking for a sweep. Nansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nansen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Nansen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Vercetti is trying desperately to improve position.
Nansen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen is stalling here but it's allowed Vercetti to get half guard.
Nansen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nansen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vercetti defends it well.
Nansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nansen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vercetti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nansen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vercetti manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Vercetti, under a barage of strikes from Nansen.
Vercetti is looking to improve his position.
Nansen wants to free his trapped foot but Vercetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti is refusing to be controlled, as Nansen sits in half guard.
Nansen is looking to stall here but Vercetti recovers full guard.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Vercetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti working a defensive guard here.
Nansen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vercetti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen has an active guard here but Vercetti has managed to pass into half guard.
Vercetti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorvald Nansen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nansen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorvald Nansen!
Thorvald Nansen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 592 p4p, 1820 weight class) and Spinning Fire (ranked 74 p4p, 213 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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spinning Fire!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii throws a shot from downtown. Fire moves away and avoids it.
Salajudin Ii dodges the punch combination from Fire.
Fire misses with a few strikes there.
Fire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salajudin Ii misses with a looping left.
Fire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Salajudin Ii throws out a loose jab but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire doesn't manage to clinch there - Salajudin Ii circles away.
Fire misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Salajudin Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Salajudin Ii misses the target.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salajudin Ii.
Fire unleashes a big counter combination but Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Salajudin Ii is controlling Fire's posture.
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Salajudin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salajudin Ii has Fire pulled in close to control his posture.
Fire throws a big right hand that misses.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Salajudin Ii blocks nicely.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii has control of Fire's left arm, preventing Fire from doing any damage.
Salajudin Ii is trying to keep Fire in close.
Fire works over Salajudin Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii is adopting a defensive guard.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Salajudin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire misses with a double jab
and Salajudin Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fire misses with a body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab and a cross from Fire.
Fire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salajudin Ii pinned against the cage. Salajudin Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fire throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Fire ducks right into an uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salajudin Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fire looks winded!
Fire just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Fire square on the jaw! Damn, Fire is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
After winning the bout, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Spinning Fire spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 468 p4p, 728 weight class) and Rock Romero (ranked 59 p4p, 97 weight class). Boma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drowning Pool - Bodies. Rock Romero 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses with a double jab
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma digs a good body shot into Romero 's ribs.
Boma slips a jab from Romero .
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Romero down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romero s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boma scores with a decent looking hook.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma works the jab nicely.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Romero 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Boma lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Boma misses.
Romero throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
Boma blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Romero .
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boma is rocked!
Romero throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma thuds his right hand into Romero 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boma moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma taking a breather.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero .
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocking some punches.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Boma is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Boma into the cage.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero 's elbow.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Boma controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Boma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the cage.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Boma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Romero .
A hook to the body from Romero .
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Romero .
Romero misses with the head strike.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero cracks Boma with a nice body shot.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero prevents a body shot from Boma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norman Boma will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romero misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Romero misses with a hook
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boma with a nice calf kick.
Boma blocks a jab.
Jab from Boma.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero .
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Romero tries to bum rush Boma with a series of wild strikes but Boma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero ! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Boma moves away from the strike by Romero .
Romero throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boma scores with a nice right hand.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Boma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Romero .
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boma as Romero tries to tie him up.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Boma - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Romero !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
Rock Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 135 p4p, 486 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 14 p4p, 63 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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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 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 34 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Tepes Iii looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson cracks Tepes Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Swanson defends the submission attempt.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson has his hands clasped together around Tepes Iii's back. He's all about the action.
Tepes Iii prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes Iii wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Tepes Iii is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes Iii 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.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tepes Iii's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is fighting to break Tepes Iii's control of his arms but Tepes Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Tepes Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tepes Iii is on top in guard.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
Tepes Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has Tepes Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tepes Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tepes Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tepes Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson misses with a body shot
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swanson trying to control the action but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though.
Tepes Iii is looking to improve his position.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Swanson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson stalling.
Tepes Iii is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes Iii keeps working.
Tepes Iii moves into full guard.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes Iii has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Swanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tepes Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Tepes Iii.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes Iii throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Tepes Iii.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Tepes Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Tepes Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tepes Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tepes Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tepes Iii tries to pass to full mount but Swanson defends it.
Tepes Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes Iii in the body.
Swanson darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
It appears Tepes Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Tepes Iii stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swanson scores with a one two! Tepes Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
Swanson throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tepes Iii will feel that in the morning.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a left hand
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Tepes Iii finds it's target.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes Iii. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Swanson trying to control the position.
Tepes Iii passes Swanson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swanson defends it well.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard but Tepes Iii has passed into side control.
Tepes Iii slows the pace down.
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii 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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