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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Binsar Siregar (ranked 1399 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Pollos Hermanos (ranked 154 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pollos Hermanos!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermanos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Siregar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermanos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Siregar is blocking nicely.
Siregar blocks an elbow strike.
Hermanos gets underhooks to prevent Siregar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos moves into the clinch successfully.
Siregar tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks.
Siregar wants the takedown. Hermanos is fighting it off but Siregar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermanos's guard against the cage.
Hermanos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Hermanos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanos stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hermanos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Hermanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hermanos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Siregar.
I really don't envy Hermanos right now.
Hermanos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siregar's guard. Nice work there by Hermanos.
Hermanos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siregar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermanos has managed to get both his arms back between Siregar's legs - danger averted.
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!
Siregar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hermanos controls the pace.
Hermanos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Siregar's guard.
Hermanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hermanos looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Siregar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Siregar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hermanos tries to bench press Siregar off him but Siregar keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siregar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet but Siregar drags him back down.
Siregar grinds an elbow into Hermanos's temple.
Hermanos is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermanos is still trying to improve position.
Check out the look on Siregar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siregar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hermanos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hermanos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Siregar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siregar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Siregar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Siregar keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Siregar is avoiding it.
Hermanos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermanos moves into range and clinches up with Siregar.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siregar tightens his grip and picks Hermanos up, before dumping him to the ground. Hermanos manages to land in guard.
Hermanos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermanos clinches up with Siregar and pushes him back against the cage.
Siregar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermanos regains guard.
Hermanos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Siregar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermanos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Siregar blocks an elbow strike.
Hermanos is trying to maintain a safe position but Siregar gets an underhook and turns Hermanos into the cage.
Siregar has clasped his hands together around Hermanos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hermanos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Siregar has managed to clinch.
Siregar is leaning against Hermanos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siregar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siregar is looking for a takedown.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hermanos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hermanos tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Hermanos's guard.
Hermanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermanos keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar 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.
Siregar trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siregar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hermanos wants to get back to full guard.
Hermanos kicks Siregar off and gets back to his feet.
Hermanos wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Siregar circles away and keeps his distance.
Siregar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siregar has closed the distance and engaged Hermanos in a clinch.
Siregar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hermanos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siregar cracks Hermanos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hermanos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos is trying to break free.
Hermanos defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Hermanos wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pollos Hermanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Siregar keeps it at a distance.
Siregar goes for a double leg but Hermanos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermanos continues to drive forward.
Hermanos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siregar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hermanos to the mat. Hermanos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hermanos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Siregar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
Siregar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermanos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermanos connects with a crisp jab.
Hermanos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siregar in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siregar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siregar avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Siregar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar wants a takedown but no success here.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos gets underhooks to prevent Siregar's takedown attempt.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siregar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siregar is trying to drag Hermanos to the mat but Hermanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermanos rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar looking for a takedown.
Hermanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Hermanos trying to stall but Siregar improves his position.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
A short right from Hermanos on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siregar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
Siregar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermanos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Siregar misses the shot to the body.
Siregar keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermanos has managed to clinch.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body.
Siregar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Siregar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siregar manages to end up in side control.
Hermanos throws Siregar to one side and escapes!
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!
Hermanos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siregar, pushing him back against the cage.
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermanos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siregar gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pollos Hermanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermanos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Fleming (ranked 1010 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Boniface Randriamaholison (ranked 127 p4p, 135 weight class). Fleming kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killa Cam - Cam'Ron. Randriamaholison has chosen Careless Whisper (Remastered) as his entrance music. 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boniface Randriamaholison!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.
Randriamaholison stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
Randriamaholison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Randriamaholison lands with a right to the head.
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch.
Fleming misses with a double jab
and Randriamaholison counters with a right hand to the body.
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fleming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fleming is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randriamaholison is struggling to control the position.
Fleming can't get the takedown.
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleming looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fleming working the body and head with strikes.
Randriamaholison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fleming.
The strikes coming from Fleming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming dominating with strikes here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fleming raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Randriamaholison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fleming with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fleming lands with some strikes.
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fleming lands a big shot there that rocks Randriamaholison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fleming cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Randriamaholison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fleming lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming looking to secure an arm triangle but Randriamaholison defends it well.
Randriamaholison taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fleming landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Fleming connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fleming putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fleming is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Randriamaholison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randriamaholison is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Fleming dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randriamaholison pinned against the cage. Randriamaholison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Fleming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleming dives in and grabs Randriamaholison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randriamaholison pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Fleming moved out of range.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randriamaholison clinches.
Fleming has Randriamaholison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randriamaholison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randriamaholison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
 It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison leaves Fleming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randriamaholison as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fleming closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Randriamaholison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fleming works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Randriamaholison to see if he's OK.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
Randriamaholison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a big elbow.
Fleming connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Randriamaholison some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy.
Randriamaholison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fleming scoring with punches from side control.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
Randriamaholison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Randriamaholison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fleming 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.
Randriamaholison takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Randriamaholison is trying to buck Fleming off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working the ground and pound from side control.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming trying to control the action but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.
Randriamaholison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Randriamaholison is trying to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Randriamaholison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming is working Randriamaholison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming trying to control the position but Randriamaholison is working away.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Randriamaholison being controlled for a moment.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fleming gets tackled into the cage by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison maintains the clinch.
Fleming being controlled against the cage.
Fleming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it.
Randriamaholison manages to break the clinch.
Fleming will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Randriamaholison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fleming.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Fleming moves out of range.
Randriamaholison lands a head shot.
A jab from Randriamaholison finds it's way through Fleming's defenses.
Fleming looks to throw the jab but Randriamaholison is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randriamaholison's waist but Randriamaholison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Randriamaholison sprawls well.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Fleming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleming fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randriamaholison checks it well.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randriamaholison scores with a decent looking hook.
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch.
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it.
Randriamaholison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randriamaholison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randriamaholison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleming swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randriamaholison! But no joy.
Randriamaholison stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleming. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randriamaholison defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Randriamaholison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randriamaholison gets underhooks to prevent Fleming's takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fleming drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randriamaholison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randriamaholison clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randriamaholison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it.
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fleming misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Randriamaholison as he connects with a hook.
Cam Fleming's cut is getting worse.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
A short left from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randriamaholison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randriamaholison lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Randriamaholison.
Fleming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Randriamaholison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randriamaholison stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison is looking to land body kicks.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randriamaholison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleming 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Adams (ranked 970 p4p, 958 weight class) and Tommy Vercetti (ranked 107 p4p, 105 weight class). Vercetti has chosen Vice City as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Adams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Vercetti moved out of range nicely.
Adams moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti misses the jab.
A big right from Adams misses.
Bruno Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Vercetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vercetti.
It looks like Bruno Adams has been cut.
Vercetti connects with a looping right hand.
 Adams is rocked!
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vercetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vercetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams .
Vercetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Adams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Adams stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Vercetti runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Vercetti!
A very excited looking Tommy Vercetti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 915 p4p, 489 weight class) and Samuel Jones (ranked 108 p4p, 57 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Hanma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hanma tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanma misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanma tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Jones pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Hanma ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Hanma jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hanma pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is working Hanma over against the cage.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Hanma jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of one of Hanma's legs. Hanma is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanma, up you get!
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Jones works on Hanma's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanma gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones pushes Hanma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones works on Hanma's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank.
A short left from Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Hanma working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Jones lands a right hand.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones is working Hanma over against the cage.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Samuel Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Hanma is rocked!
A short right from Jones.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hanma! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Hanma drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Jones!
Samuel Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Baki Hanma was interviewed post fight and said 'Bruh'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelosi Davito (ranked 751 p4p, 504 weight class) and Oke Swahn (ranked 89 p4p, 58 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pelosi Davito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swahn lands a nice shot that snaps Davito's head back.
Swahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davito.
Swahn scores with a hook.
Swahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito looks to throw a body kick
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swahn.
Swahn throws a jab when Davito was well out of range.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Davito moved away.
Davito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swahn.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Swahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn throws a leg kick
and Davito counters with a left to the body.
Davito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davito checks a leg kick.
Davito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davito on the side of the head.
Swahn tests Davito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swahn clinches.
Davito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swahn has him pressed against the cage.
Swahn leaning against his opponent.
Davito tries to break free but Swahn pushes him back against the cage.
Swahn prevents Davito from breaking the clinch.
Davito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Swahn tenderised Davito's leg. Davito is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swahn staying out of range there.
Swahn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swahn connects with a body shot.
Swahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Davito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Davito.
Davito lands a body punch.
Swahn scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davito.
Davito breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn slips a straight right by Davito.
Swahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Davito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn staying out of range there.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davito.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Davito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Davito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Swahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swahn throws the left hand but Davito avoids the punch easily.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Davito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
Davito throws a quick counter head kick but Swahn was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swahn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.
Davito lands a left and a right that send Swahn crashing to the mat, dazed. Davito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Oke Swahn has been cut.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn misses with an uppercut.
Swahn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Swahn cracks Davito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Swahn as he connects with a hook.
Swahn looks to clinch
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swahn instigates a clinch.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swahn lands a body shot.
Davito working hard to break the clinch.
Davito is trying to force a seperation but Swahn has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davito moves out of range of the body kick from Swahn.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
Swahn with the inside leg kick.
Swahn thumps Davito with a low kick.
Davito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swahn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davito. Swahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davito wants to slow Swahn down by chopping away at his legs.
Davito walks into a left hand.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Davito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Swahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swahn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oke Swahn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Davito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Davito avoids it with no problem.
Swahn with a hook.
Davito lands a jab.
Swahn lands a nice hook to Davito's body. Davito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Davito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn digs a good hook to Davito's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses the jab.
Davito ducks right into an uppercut from Swahn.
Swahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swahn misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn.
Davito misses with a head kick.
Swahn lands with a right hand.
Swahn throws a good cross that connects.
Pelosi Davito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swahn.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Davito slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swahn with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davito throws a poor cross that misses
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
A shot to the liver by Swahn. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davito blocks a head kick by Swahn.
Davito throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Davito blocks a jab.
Swahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swahn with a jab.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Swahn misses.
Davito blocks a jab.
Davito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davito looks to throw a body kick
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Swahn as he checks the leg kick.
Davito takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swahn - that will leave a mark!
Swahn with a nice calf kick.
Swahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Davito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Swahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swahn 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Swahn!
A very excited looking Oke Swahn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 447 p4p, 286 weight class) and Kloockz Diesel (ranked 60 p4p, 42 weight class). Pandeya comes into the arena with Clan In Da Front blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kloockz Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diesel quickly recovers to half guard.
Diesel has one foot on Pandeya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Pandeya.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Pandeya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diesel just manages to avoid it.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel scores with the left hand. Pandeya knows he should have avoided that one.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Pandeya on that attempt.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya.
Pandeya gets the takedown into side control.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diesel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Diesel slips under a jab from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya works the jab nicely.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through Diesel's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Diesel does it's job there.
Pandeya tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Diesel misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Pandeya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandeya under the eye.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Pandeya misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
Pandeya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Pandeya misses with a low kick as Diesel jumps back.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Pandeya is having none of it.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
Pandeya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel jabs Pandeya right on the nose. Pandeya blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Pandeya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from Pandeya lands.
Diesel clinches.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandeya.
Pandeya digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Pandeya's takedown attempt.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Pandeya jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel gets to his feet - Pandeya follows without any prompting.
Pandeya misses with a left hand
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandeya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya scores with a jab.
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Pandeya is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandeya fails to pull guard.
Pandeya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Pandeya wants a takedown.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel pushes Pandeya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Pandeya avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Pandeya goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diesel is being controlled here.
Pandeya wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet.
Pandeya in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
Pandeya defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good jab.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel misses with a two punch combination.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diesel punishes Pandeya's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Pandeya coming out on top.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel jabs at Pandeya's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diesel to the ground. Pandeya is now in Diesel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pandeya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pandeya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Pandeya cracks Diesel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandeya throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandeya works Diesel's body with a nice hook.
Pandeya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandeya is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Pandeya is struggling to control the position.
Diesel tries to work over Pandeya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandeya backwards.
Diesel tries a body shot but Pandeya blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya has Diesel pushed against the cage.
Pandeya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pandeya has hold of one of Diesel's legs. Diesel is fighting the takedown attempt but Pandeya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel wants to stand up but Pandeya is controlling him.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Kloockz Diesel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Pandeya isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pandeya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Meine (ranked 227 p4p, 179 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 29 p4p, 25 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Materlak's choice of entrance music: Marzenia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudolf Meine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Materlak takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Meine misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Meine misses with a wild body shot.
Meine throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak throws a leg kick that misses.
Meine throws a head kick that misses.
Meine misses with a hook.
Meine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak lands a nice hook to Meine's body. Meine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Meine tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak clobbers Meine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meine misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Meine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Meine's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak avoids the head kick by Meine.
Materlak cracks Meine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak scores with a jab.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Meine moves his leg out of the way.
Meine motions for Materlak to come forward. Meine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Materlak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meine is out of range and Materlak settles back down.
Meine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Meine lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meine works the jab nicely.
Materlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine fails to land with a series of punches.
Meine blocks the body kick.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Meine jabs Materlak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.
Meine swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meine on the side of the head.
Materlak throws a jab when Meine was well out of range.
Meine tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Meine is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Meine.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Materlak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Meine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Materlak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Meine's ribs.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Meine misses.
Meine throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meine.
Materlak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Meine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meine tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Materlak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Meine is looking to wear down Materlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
That kick from Meine tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Meine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meine blocks a jab.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Meine is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meine. That's going to slow Materlak down.
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Meine misses with a double jab.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Meine lands a jab.
Meine tries a head kick but it misses.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Materlak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Meine's leg. Meine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meine has closed the distance and engaged Materlak in a clinch.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
Nice body punch from Meine - that landed with a thud.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Meine's head.
Meine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Materlak to keep the fight standing.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak can't break the clinch.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
Meine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Materlak just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meine works on Materlak's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine jumps guard and drags Materlak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Materlak tries to free his leg and advance position but Meine is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meine is looking for a triangle here but Materlak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Materlak wants to control for a moment but Meine uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materlak wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Meine uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Materlak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak wants to stand but Meine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Materlak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meine keeping full guard, as Materlak tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Materlak defends well.
Meine has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Materlak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four 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.
Materlak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Materlak wants to stand but Meine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Materlak pushes down on Meine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Materlak trying to advance position but Meine counters by regaining guard.
Meine working for submissions but it's allowed Materlak to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materlak content to control rather than advance.
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 Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Materlak - that will leave a mark!
Materlak throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.
Meine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meine stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Materlak is out of range and Meine settles back down.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Meine moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Materlak blocks the leg kick.
Meine throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak jabs at Meine's body.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meine 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Meine misses with a looping right.
Meine swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a low kick but Meine moves out of range easily.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Meine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meine tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Meine back against the cage.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meine misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Meine connects with a nice looking jab.
Meine misses with a looping left.
Meine punishes Materlak's body with a nice straight punch.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
Meine moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
Meine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Meine lands with a good body shot.
Meine connects with a solid leg kick.
Materlak checks a low kick from Meine.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
Meine works over Materlak's head and body with a nice combination.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Materlak.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materlak thumps Meine with a low kick.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Meine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Meine lands a glancing blow to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak misses with the combination.
Meine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak moves out of range as Meine strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Meine's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine lands with a nice body punch.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Some wild striking there from Materlak.
Rudolf Meine is winning the standup battle so far.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Materlak swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Meine.
A jab from Meine finds it's way through Materlak's defenses.
Meine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meine.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Meine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meine 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudolf Meine!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 171 p4p, 423 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 11 p4p, 20 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Abner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Railio swinging wildly here.
Abner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zombie MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Abner misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
Railio takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio is looking to clinch but Abner is avoiding it.
Abner has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abner.
Abner scores with a shot to the side of Railio's head.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abner swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner scores with a shot to the side of Railio's head.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abner tries a body shot but Railio blocks it.
Railio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Railio tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Railio lands a body shot.
Abner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Railio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Railio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Railio misses.
Railio thuds his right hand into Abner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner throws a leg kick
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Abner toppling to the canvas! Abner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!
Abner is rocked!
Railio weaves into range and cracks Abner right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Abner goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Railio is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Antti Railio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Dankovich (ranked 145 p4p, 399 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 23 p4p, 56 weight class). Drago has chosen Drago Theme as his entrance music. Anzor Dankovich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Drago's chin.
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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 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a hook to the body
and Dankovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Drago misses.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drago slips under a jab from Dankovich.
Drago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dankovich is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dankovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dankovich lands a front kick.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago misses the body punch
and Dankovich counters with a body kick.
Dankovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Drago misses
enabling Dankovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Drago jabs Dankovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dankovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dankovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dankovich counters with a body kick that stops Drago in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich scores with a counter punch that sends Drago to the canvas! Dankovich smells blood - he's punishing Drago with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Drago has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Dankovich!
In his post fight interview, Anzor Dankovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'If I die....I die'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
76% |
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