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CGC 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Bishop (ranked 6025 p4p, 25275 weight class) and Jose Ruiz (ranked 495 p4p, 497 weight class). Jose Ruiz 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beta Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruiz defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Ruiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bishop walks away with a smile on his face. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruiz fails to pull guard.
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Beta Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Ruiz.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bishop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bishop has Ruiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ruiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bishop decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Ruiz looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop passes Ruiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruiz pushes Bishop off looking to stand but Bishop dives back in and keeps control.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop slows the pace down in half guard.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Ruiz defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruiz taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Ruiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruiz is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop is pressing down on Ruiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruiz is holding on for now.
Bishop passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruiz!
Bishop fails to take his opponent's back.
Bishop is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ruiz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruiz shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz is trying to escape the mount.
Bishop punching from mount but Ruiz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bishop stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop pulls guard.
Bishop is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bishop throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bishop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bishop looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruiz sprawls and moves away.
Beta Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Ruiz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruiz tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bishop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Ruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Bishop gets caught napping as Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown. Bishop manages to retain guard.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Bishop looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bishop is on top in guard.
Bishop trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Bishop 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop wants to get up but he can't break Ruiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bishop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Ruiz sees coming a mile off.
Bishop forces Ruiz back against the cage and clinches.
Bishop jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Bishop looking to control.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruiz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bishop has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ruiz manages to get his head free but now Bishop has transitioned to an armbar! Ruiz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bishop! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beta Bishop!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Kantu (ranked 5366 p4p, 25113 weight class) and Gregor Orlav (ranked 370 p4p, 409 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishmael Kantu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregor Orlav!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlav tries to avoid it but Kantu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlav to the ground. Orlav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kantu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orlav wants to counter the offense by Kantu and move into the clinch position.
Kantu is breathing heavily.
Kantu fails with the takedown
and Orlav counters with a shoot takedown. Kantu fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Kantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlav content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orlav escapes and throws Kantu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kantu seems a little lost for a moment, as Orlav dominates the positioning.
Kantu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orlav on the ground.
Orlav has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kantu!
Orlav is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantu shrugs it off.
Orlav content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlav lands a heavy elbow.
Kantu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlav controlling from mount.
Kantu throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orlav tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orlav has control of Kantu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Orlav content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orlav with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Orlav dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kantu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlav as he avoids it easily.
Orlav darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kantu wants to stand back up but Orlav manages to pass into side control.
Orlav is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kantu has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantu is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantu is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Kantu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlav trying to control the action but Kantu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orlav is staying tight to Kantu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kantu tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kantu is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kantu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlav is staying tight to Kantu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Orlav as Kantu shoots in.
Orlav decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kantu is looking to get back to is feet but Orlav passes into side control.
Orlav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantu trying to control but Orlav flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Orlav is hanging on to Kantu's back as he tries to escape.
Orlav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantu turns into Orlav and is now in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orlav can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orlav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kantu manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Orlav controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orlav preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Orlav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kantu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlav pinned against the cage. Orlav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orlav let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ishmael Kantu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlav shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kantu is trying to defend but Orlav finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kantu is trying to escape back to his feet but Orlav uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kantu is trying to escape back to his feet but Orlav uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kantu is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlav's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kantu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orlav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orlav has control of an arm but Kantu manages to advance to Orlav's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantu throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kantu doesn't have the hooks in and Orlav manages to turn into his guard.
Kantu looking to control but Orlav passes into half guard.
Orlav keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orlav is keen to just control but Kantu is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlav controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Orlav has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishmael Kantu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor Orlav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlav wants to take a breather but Kantu is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Orlav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlav has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Orlav!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drevin Sakurai (ranked 5491 p4p, 5806 weight class) and PotterStone Livingstone (ranked 548 p4p, 564 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drevin Sakurai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PotterStone Livingstone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai drives through and clinches with Livingstone against the cage.
Livingstone being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Sakurai to work.
Sakurai cracks Livingstone with a nice body shot.
Sakurai breaks the clinch.
Sakurai throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like PotterStone Livingstone has been cut.
Livingstone misses with a leg kick
and Sakurai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Livingstone is trying to pull guard but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone tries to pull guard but Sakurai won't allow it.
Sakurai scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Sakurai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sakurai is working Livingstone over against the cage.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Livingstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Sakurai .
 Livingstone is rocked!
Livingstone looks winded!
Sakurai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Livingstone to his knees! Sakurai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drevin Sakurai !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuno Clover (ranked 5134 p4p, 25272 weight class) and Vahur Malk (ranked 495 p4p, 537 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuno Clover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vahur Malk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malk!
Malk prevents Clover from moving into mount.
Clover just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Clover's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clover is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Clover scoring with punches from side control.
Malk wants to control but Clover postures up.
Clover has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clover looking to control but Malk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malk wants to control but Clover is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clover lands a heavy elbow.
Malk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clover is thwarting Malk's attempts to control the position.
Malk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clover is keen to just control but Malk is a slippery customer.
Clover prevents Malk from improving his position.
Clover is trying to control the action in half guard but Malk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malk is trying to get back to full guard.
Clover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clover is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malk defends it well.
Malk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clover pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Clover is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Clover lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Clover escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Clover!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malk can't do much from the bottom here.
Malk tries to bench press Clover off him but Clover keeps the position.
Malk wants to control but Clover postures up.
Clover wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malk, who protects the arm well.
Malk is not content to let Clover control the position.
Malk is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clover wants to control but Malk is keeping him busy.
Malk is trying to get back to half guard.
Clover is trying to get an arm triangle but Malk is defending well.
Clover working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clover looks up at the clock and then as Malk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clover smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuno Clover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malk gets a double leg takedown into Clover's guard.
Yuno Clover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clover working a defensive guard here.
Malk trying to control but Clover is working from the bottom.
Malk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clover haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malk on the ground.
Clover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clover wants to sweep here but Malk controlling him for the moment.
Malk pushing down on Clover's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malk is trying to control. Clover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clover is trying is best to control the position here.
Clover wants to sweep but Malk has passed to side control!
Clover tries to bench press Malk off him but Malk keeps the position.
Malk is looking to take a break and control but Clover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clover is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malk is trying to get an arm triangle but Clover is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malk has hold of Clover's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Clover seems comfortable defending it but Malk has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Clover is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Clover is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Malk couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vahur Malk!
A victorious Vahur Malk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vera (ranked 5560 p4p, 4684 weight class) and Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 497 p4p, 464 weight class). The key to victory for Brandon Vera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyatta wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vera lands a really nice looking cross but Kenyatta seems unphased.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenyatta connects with a body shot.
Vera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Vera scores with a nice head shot.
Kenyatta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
Kenyatta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vera lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kenyatta. Vera pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Vera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda Jr (ranked 4442 p4p, 5496 weight class) and Iwan Berestein (ranked 463 p4p, 519 weight class). Honda Jr comes into the arena with Punch Out Theme blaring out of the sound system. Piston Honda Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iwan Berestein!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda Jr dips to his left and cracks Berestein with an uppercut!
Berestein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Honda Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Honda Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berestein swats away the attempt to clinch by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berestein.
A shot in the inside from Honda Jr.
Berestein blocks a body shot from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berestein's efforts to push away.
Honda Jr gets through Berestein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr tries a body shot but Berestein blocks it.
Berestein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Berestein blocks an uppercut.
Berestein tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berestein back against the cage.
Berestein struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
Berestein throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berestein tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berestein back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berestein.
Honda Jr working aggressively here.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Berestein.
Berestein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honda Jr pushes Berestein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berestein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berestein breaks the clinch.
Honda Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Berestein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honda Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Berestein throws a big shot that misses.
Honda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berestein manages to avoid it.
Honda Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berestein tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
Berestein misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berestein.
Berestein throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berestein struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
Berestein breaks the clinch.
Berestein jabs Honda Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berestein takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Honda Jr lands a body shot.
Honda Jr throws the left hand but Berestein avoids the punch easily.
Berestein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
Nice body punch from Berestein.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berestein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berestein misses with the combination.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berestein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Honda Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Honda Jr with a hook.
Berestein swats away the attempt to clinch by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr moves in looking to clinch but Berestein pushes him off.
Berestein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Honda Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Honda Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Berestein is rocked!
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berestein moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berestein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Berestein.
Honda Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berestein is still on wobbly legs! Can Honda Jr finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Berestein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berestein seems to have recovered his senses.
Berestein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berestein fails to land with a series of punches.
Berestein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Honda Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berestein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Honda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berestein.
Honda Jr avoids the body shot from Berestein.
Berestein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda Jr tests Berestein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berestein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Honda Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Berestein blocks a jab.
Berestein swats away the attempt to clinch by Honda Jr.
Berestein throws out a counter right but Honda Jr avoids it with no problem.
Honda Jr throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Berestein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honda Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berestein throws a hook but Honda Jr avoids it easily.
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Berestein counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Berestein misses with a body punch.
Honda Jr tries to work over Berestein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berestein swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berestein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr is working Berestein over against the cage.
Berestein tries to break the clinch but Honda Jr is controlling the position.
Honda Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berestein digs a right hand underneath Honda Jr's ribcage. Honda Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honda Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Berestein cracks Honda Jr with a nice body shot.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda Jr.
Berestein swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda Jr gets through Berestein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berestein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berestein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Berestein.
Berestein is working Honda Jr over against the cage.
Honda Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berestein can do to turn this around?
Honda Jr breaks the clinch.
Berestein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berestein looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Honda Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berestein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Honda Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Berestein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berestein misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr tries to clinch but Berestein is having none of it.
Berestein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berestein slips under a jab from Honda Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berestein just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda Jr drops his hands momentarily and Berestein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berestein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berestein lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda Jr lands a body shot.
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berestein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berestein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Honda Jr breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berestein walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Honda Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berestein loads up on a big right hand but Honda Jr slips the punch.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Honda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Berestein.
Honda Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands with a cross.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berestein moves away and avoids it.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berestein drops his hands momentarily and Honda Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berestein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berestein misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Honda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berestein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Honda Jr punishes Berestein's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda Jr clobbers Berestein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berestein throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr with a hook.
Berestein swings for the body but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berestein throws a sloppy body shot
and Honda Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Honda Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berestein checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Berestein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berestein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Honda Jr throws a body punch but Berestein moves out of range.
Berestein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Honda Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berestein counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr throws a body punch but Berestein moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berestein misses with an uppercut.
Berestein throws a hook but Honda Jr avoids it easily.
Honda Jr pushes Berestein up against the cage in a clinch.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berestein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berestein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Berestein lands a body shot.
Berestein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berestein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berestein throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda Jr.
Berestein working hard to break the clinch.
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berestein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Honda Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berestein. Berestein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Piston Honda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Honda Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Honda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berestein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Honda Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berestein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
Berestein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Honda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berestein manages to avoid it.
Berestein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berestein gets tackled into the cage by Honda Jr. Honda Jr maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Berestein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berestein misses the jab.
Berestein connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Berestein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Honda Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berestein.
Honda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berestein misses with a looping right.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berestein moves away.
Honda Jr moves into the clinch.
Berestein tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berestein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honda Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berestein digs a right hand into Honda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honda Jr's gas tank.
Berestein blocks an uppercut.
Berestein lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Berestein.
Berestein lands a body punch.
Berestein takes a shot to the head.
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berestein throws an off balance right hand
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honda Jr misses with a body punch
and Berestein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berestein misses with a looping right.
Honda Jr misses with a hook
and Berestein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berestein looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Honda Jr lunges at Berestein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berestein's hand.
Berestein throws a body shot but no joy.
Berestein swings for the body but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Berestein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berestein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honda Jr at a distance.
Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berestein.
Berestein throws an off balance right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berestein thinking.
Berestein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honda Jr slips a jab from Berestein.
Honda Jr throws a body punch but Berestein moves out of range.
Berestein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda Jr.
Berestein just misses with a punch to the body.
Berestein slips a straight right by Honda Jr.
Berestein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Iwan Berestein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piston Honda Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berestein misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Honda Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Piston Honda Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Cartier (ranked 4494 p4p, 5593 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 468 p4p, 523 weight class). John Thompson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Cartier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartier tries to clinch up.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Cartier.
Cartier moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartier takes one on the button.
Cartier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson clobbers Cartier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartier misses with a combination
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Cartier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson is pushing Cartier's head away, looking to escape. Cartier manages to hold on to the position though.
Cartier happy to just control the position for now.
Cartier stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartier shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Cartier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Thompson.
Cartier keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson clinches.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cartier's face.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Cartier blocks it.
Cartier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cartier.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cartier working the ground and pound from side control.
Cartier working the head with strikes.
Thompson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cartier doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cartier keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cartier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Cartier is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cartier is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Cartier tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartier drops back down to his feet.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Cartier is blocking nicely.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Cartier blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cartier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cartier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cartier looking to pass the guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Cartier passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier working the head and body with strikes.
Cartier controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartier seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartier in particular looking to stall.
Thompson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cartier manages to mount him!
Cartier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartier controlling his opponent.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Cartier controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier lands with some strikes.
Cartier controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cartier content just to control the position here.
Cartier 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cartier controlling his opponent.
Cartier has control of Thompson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thompson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Cartier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartier tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Cartier blocks it.
Cartier has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartier circles away.
Cartier throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thompson avoids it.
Cartier swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlos Cartier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartier keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Cartier keeps it at a distance.
John Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartier fails with the takedown.
Cartier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartier drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cartier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartier wants to stand but Thompson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Cartier isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartier scoring with some ground and pound.
Cartier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Cartier doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Cartier.
Cartier gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cartier is controlling him well.
Cartier tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
The referee asks Cartier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartier prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cartier working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face as Cartier controls the position.
Cartier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
Cartier taking a breather here.
Carlos Cartier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Cartier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cartier 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Cartier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Ryker (ranked 3985 p4p, 5460 weight class) and Isaac Noll (ranked 429 p4p, 487 weight class). Ryker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing in the Name of- Rage Against The Machine. Noll has chosen Inexperienced as his entrance music. Isaac Noll has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Ryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isaac Noll!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Noll tries to get set, Ryker tries to push him back and clinch up but Noll manages to avoid the attempt.
Noll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryker back to the cage. Noll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noll with a nice cross.
Ryker is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Noll doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ryker crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ryker's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Noll!
Isaac Noll very nearly forgot to thank Senshi Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Steve Ryker spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost but I will come back stronger'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koa Kahawaimauna (ranked 4527 p4p, 4730 weight class) and Pete Kowalowsi (ranked 507 p4p, 514 weight class). Koa Kahawaimauna could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pete Kowalowsi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Kahawaimauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Kowalowsi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalowsi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kowalowsi cracks a nice hook into Kahawaimauna's ribs.
Kahawaimauna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalowsi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kahawaimauna scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalowsi scores with a nice strike.
Kowalowsi lands with a nice combination. Kahawaimauna backs away looking to recover.
Kowalowsi throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalowsi connects with a right hand. Kahawaimauna shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahawaimauna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Kowalowsi.
Kowalowsi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalowsi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalowsi with a nice cross.
Kowalowsi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahawaimauna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalowsi lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalowsi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Kowalowsi.
Kowalowsi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Kahawaimauna is rocked!
Kowalowsi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Kahawaimauna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalowsi drops Kahawaimauna with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kahawaimauna! Kowalowsi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Kowalowsi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Murdock (ranked 4082 p4p, 4636 weight class) and Michael Silva (ranked 543 p4p, 588 weight class). Michael Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Frank Murdock has been cut.
Murdock fails to pull guard.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Murdock jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Murdock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Murdock.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murdock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murdock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murdock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Murdock is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Frank Murdock's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Murdock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murdock successfully pulls guard.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murdock tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Frank Murdock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murdock dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Murdock jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murdock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murdock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva has Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murdock tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Frank Murdock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murdock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Silva drives through and clinches with Murdock against the cage.
Murdock goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murdock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murdock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murdock has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock looking to control.
Silva stands and steps away. Murdock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murdock, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Murdock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Silva pushes Murdock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Murdock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murdock has managed to clinch.
Murdock jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Murdock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murdock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Murdock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Silva!
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