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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chilli Bloke (ranked 2397 p4p, 5460 weight class) and Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 169 p4p, 313 weight class). Bandolero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bandolero. Giacomo Bandolero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Bandolero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bandolero looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloke is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bloke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandolero throws a right hand that Bloke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloke also avoids with ease.
Bandolero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloke.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
Bloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Bloke takes a swing at Bandolero's ribcage but misses.
Bloke throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bloke. Beautiful body shot.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloke looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandolero is just out of range.
Bandolero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bloke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bloke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandolero.
Bloke tries to improve position but can't.
Bloke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bandolero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bloke sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura but Bloke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandolero to get the leverage.
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Bloke is staying active underneath Bandolero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Bandolero is working for a kimura but Bloke is defending it quite comfortably.
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandolero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bloke.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandolero trying to control but Bloke is working from the bottom.
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.
Bandolero wanted to stand there but Bloke had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloke is looking for a triangle but Bandolero pushes his legs off easily.
Bloke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandolero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandolero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandolero is aware though and is defending well.
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandolero wants to pass the guard but Bloke is keeping the position.
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandolero defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandolero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bloke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bloke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandolero working the ground and pound.
Bandolero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bloke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bandolero's guard! Nice work there by Bloke!
Bloke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Chilli Bloke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bloke throws a body punch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bloke cracks Bandolero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bloke lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandolero gets a double leg takedown into Bloke's guard.
Bandolero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bloke's head.
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloke has wrist control.
Giacomo Bandolero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloke is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bandolero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bloke's body to avoid the submission. Bloke has instead reached around Bandolero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bloke arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chilli Bloke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarrell Newsome (ranked 2941 p4p, 3035 weight class) and Horley Gore (ranked 248 p4p, 255 weight class). Tarrell Newsome had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tarrell Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horley Gore!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Horley Gore has been cut.
Gore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gore slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Gore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gore misses with a looping right.
Newsome dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gore tries to keep at a distance but Newsome has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gore.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gore.
Gore looking to slow down the pace here.
Gore lands a body shot.
Gore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newsome gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome leaning against his opponent.
Newsome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newsome seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome is working Gore over against the cage.
Gore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Gore controls the action.
Gore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newsome prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Gore tries for a takedown but Newsome manages to get underhooks.
Tarrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horley Gore.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Gore has had enough of the clinch but Newsome keeps him there for the moment.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gore is keeping busy.
Newsome gets underhooks to prevent Gore's takedown attempt.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gore tries for a takedown but Newsome manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Newsome tries to work over Gore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newsome misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Gore controls the action.
Gore wants a takedown but no success here.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newsome tries a body shot but Gore blocks it.
Newsome presses Gore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newsome lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gore has Newsome pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newsome manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore wants a takedown.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Gore prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newsome prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gore.
Gore can't get the takedown.
Newsome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Gore stalling in the clinch but Newsome improves position.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Gore looking for a takedown.
Gore holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horley Gore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newsome lands a glancing blow to the side of Gore's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome works on Gore's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Gore misses with the head strike.
Gore tries to score a body lock takedown but Newsome shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gore misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Gore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newsome gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome tries to work over Gore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gore can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Newsome.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Gore looking for a takedown.
Tarrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horley Gore.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gore's elbow.
Gore goes for a takedown attempt but Newsome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newsome sprawls well. Newsome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gore gets slowly back to his feet.
Gore is breathing heavily.
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!
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Gore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Gore has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Newsome misses with a hook. Gore ducked under it nicely.
Newsome misses with a straight left.
Newsome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newsome throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Newsome misses.
Gore defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome swings for the body but Gore moves out of range.
Newsome with a nice cross.
Newsome scores with a jab.
 Gore is rocked!
Newsome knocks out Gore with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Newsome before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Newsome picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarrell Newsome!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Goode (ranked 3198 p4p, 2075 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 362 p4p, 246 weight class). Goode comes into the arena with Colby Covington, Kurt Angle Music blaring out of the sound system. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has chosen Meet Fran as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode misses with a looping right.
Goode throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Goode's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski under the eye.
Goode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Goode misses.
Goode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut there from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goode staying out of range there.
A big left from Goode misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Goode.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goode moves away.
Goode lands with an uppercut that bounces Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski off the cage and back into range.
Goode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Goode misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tests Goode's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab to Goode's midsection.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode sizes up Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goode.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goode moves away.
Goode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goode moves to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks away
and Goode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski punishes Goode's body with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right hand that misses
and Goode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski catches Goode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goode takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goode takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an overhand right that lands on Goode's shoulder, as Goode tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goode.
Goode is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goode misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips under a jab from Goode.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big right hand but Goode slips the punch.
Goode swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goode takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goode takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Goode misses the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goode.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski works over Goode's head and body with a nice combination.
Goode tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a nice body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot that sends Goode's belly button to the back.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps Goode at a distance using the push kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabs at Goode's body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a solid leg kick.
Goode staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Goode. Those never looked like landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tests Goode's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goode clinches with his opponent.
Goode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's elbow.
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
Goode misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode misses with a body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goode tries to work over Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Goode's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to work over Goode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski trying to land knees to the body.
Goode struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls his hands.
Goode misses with a body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a left hand.
Goode blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goode was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Goode throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Goode.
As Goode backs off Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a huge counter combo but Goode manages to avoid it all.
Goode misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a leg kick that knocks Goode off balance momentarily.
Goode tries to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a straight right. Goode didn't see that one coming.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the side of Goode's head but Goode sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Goode on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode misses with a looping left.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips under a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a looping left.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a right hand
and Goode counters with a stiff right hand.
Goode takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode is looking to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks a nice hook into Goode's ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goode.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goode just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a combination but Goode avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab from Goode.
Goode looks to land a right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defending well as Goode loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a four punch combination!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski drops Goode with a beautiful combination! Goode stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking for the KO!
 Goode is rocked!
Goode tries to clinch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Goode is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goode connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a good cross that connects.
Look low, kick high! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses the oldest trick in the book to send Goode tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is absolutely delighted - when Goode wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hakansson (ranked 1699 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Koba Takanori (ranked 234 p4p, 332 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koba Takanori!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hakansson is defended easily by Takanori.
Takanori throws out a counter right but Hakansson avoids it with no problem.
Takanori misses with a leg kick.
Hakansson throwing a counter right hand but Takanori manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takanori! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson scores with a takedown into Takanori's guard.
Hakansson advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson has hold of Takanori's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Takanori tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hakansson cranks the arm and Takanori screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Takanori, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Hakansson!
Jack Hakansson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Zweihander (ranked 706 p4p, 1153 weight class) and Joaquin Osuna (ranked 91 p4p, 138 weight class). Joaquin Osuna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joaquin Osuna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osuna misses with an uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a straight right hand.
Osuna misses with a straight right.
Osuna has Zweihander up against the cage in a clinch.
Zweihander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zweihander misses with a hook
and Osuna counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Osuna throws an overhand right that lands on Zweihander's shoulder, as Zweihander tries to avoid the shot.
Osuna throws a shot from downtown. Zweihander moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zweihander.
Osuna cracks Zweihander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Osuna tried to score with a low kick but Zweihander checks it.
Osuna has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Osuna misses
enabling Zweihander to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zweihander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osuna.
Osuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Osuna cracks Zweihander with an uppercut from hell and Zweihander crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Osuna's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Zweihander is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Osuna controlling from the top position.
Oh Zweihander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osuna wants to control from the top but Zweihander keeps moving.
Zweihander seems to have got his legs back now.
Osuna 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.
Let's hope that Osuna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osuna throwing strikes from guard but Zweihander blocks nicely.
Zweihander keeping full guard, as Osuna tries to pass.
Zweihander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Osuna controls the pace.
Osuna with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Osuna misses with an uppercut. Zweihander saw that one coming.
Zweihander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osuna throws a leg kick which misses Zweihander's front leg but catches the back leg as Zweihander tries to avoid it.
Zweihander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zweihander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zweihander tests Osuna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zweihander throws a monster overhand right that drops Osuna! Zweihander follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Joaquin Osuna was interviewed post fight and said ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 298 p4p, 580 weight class) and Marek Brychczy (ranked 21 p4p, 44 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brychczy throws a good cross that connects.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy misses the jab.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brychczy swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Brychczy.
Brychczy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clerk Maxwell has time to react.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a really nice looking cross but Brychczy seems unphased.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Brychczy misses
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brychczy throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot that sends Brychczy's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brychczy cracks Clerk Maxwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
As Brychczy tries to get set, Clerk Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Brychczy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brychczy lands with a hook. Clerk Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab-cross combination.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Brychczy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brychczy lands with a light punch inside.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
Brychczy misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
A hook to the body from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brychczy lands a hook that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Clerk Maxwell - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Marek Brychczy has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Brychczy is rocked!
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike.
Brychczy is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Brychczy seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Brychczy lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brychczy gets through Clerk Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy tries to work over Clerk Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Clerk Maxwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
That's time! Clerk Maxwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy tries to throw a body punch but Clerk Maxwell avoids it by throwing Brychczy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off an throws an elbow but Brychczy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside that Brychczy shrugs off.
Brychczy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is working Brychczy over against the cage.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Brychczy blocks it.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside.
Brychczy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clerk Maxwells head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell can't find room to land a body shot as Brychczy controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Brychczy avoids a wild elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Brychczy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy avoids the elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell, against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brychczys head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brychczy's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brychczy dodges an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Brychczy blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a right hand.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Brychczy with a nice body shot.
Clerk Maxwell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Brychczy avoids the elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell, against the cage.
Brychczy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Brychczy avoids a wild elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a left hand.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Brychczy.
A hook to the body from Brychczy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerk Maxwell controls his hands.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Brychczy.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clerk Maxwell's hands.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brychczy circles away quickly and effectively.
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clerk Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brychczy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brychczy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clerk Maxwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Clerk Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands an overhand right.
Clerk Maxwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clerk Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brychczy is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a nice looking combination but Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the head.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brychczy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clerk Maxwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brychczy at a distance.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell misses the jab.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Clerk Maxwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy lands with a hook. Clerk Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy lands with an uppercut that bounces Clerk Maxwell off the cage and back into range.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to land a combination. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Clerk Maxwell's shoulder, as Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
As Brychczy tries to get set, Clerk Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Brychczy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brychczy lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James Clerk Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Brychczy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clerk Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brychczy throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Marek Brychczy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clerk Maxwell 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Doherty (ranked 522 p4p, 476 weight class) and Levi Daan (ranked 69 p4p, 61 weight class). Doherty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jeremy- Pearl Jam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doherty is defended easily by Daan.
Doherty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daan misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Doherty attempts a counter takedown but Daan avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Daan as Doherty shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathal Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daan as he avoids it easily.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but Daan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daan throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daan circles away.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Daan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Daan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daan scoring well with a low kick there.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty tries to move into range but Daan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daan works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
Doherty dives in and grabs Daan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daan pushes down on Doherty's head and hops out.
Doherty backing away here, and Daan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daan.
Daan pushes Doherty up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan stops a takedown attempt from Doherty.
Daan is pressed up against the cage. Doherty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daan down to the mat. Daan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doherty is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doherty has Daan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Daan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is trying to drag Daan to the mat but Daan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doherty backwards.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doherty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Doherty is breathing heavily.
Daan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doherty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Daan.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Daan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doherty shoots in and drives through. Daan sprawls well.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daan sprawls well. Daan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown but Daan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doherty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daan swinging wildly here.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daan as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daan connects with a right hand. Doherty shakes it off.
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Daan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daan is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Daan as Doherty shoots in.
Doherty has his takedown stuffed
and Daan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathal Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Daan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doherty shoots and misses
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty takes one on the button.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daan, as that shot connected.
Daan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Doherty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Daan throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Daan coming out on top.
Daan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doherty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daan defends it nicely.
Daan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to move into range but Daan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doherty with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doherty on the side of the head.
Daan scores with a jab to the body.
Daan sizes up Doherty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doherty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daan swivels and escapes.
Daan throws a series of strikes that have Doherty backpedaling.
Daan lands a jab to the nose.
Daan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doherty if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daan connects with a single shot there.
Daan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Doherty is rocked!
Daan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Doherty head around and knocks him out cold! Daan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Daan!
An out of breath Levi Daan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mesquita (ranked 359 p4p, 928 weight class) and Cau Ryhein (ranked 52 p4p, 124 weight class). Ryhein has chosen GAS GAS GAS as his entrance music. 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cau Ryhein!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryhein defends it nicely.
Mesquita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryhein scores with a kick to the body.
Ryhein tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryhein throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein connects with a right hand. Mesquita shakes it off.
Ryhein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryhein moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhein misses with a punch on the inside.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mesquita manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ryhein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryhein trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryhein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita seems keen to control Ryhein's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryhein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryhein throws out the jab.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryhein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryhein is looking to clinch but Mesquita is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhein throws a body kick that misses
and Mesquita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryhein's guard.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryhein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita works over Ryhein with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryhein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Ryhein keeps moving.
Ryhein trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryhein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Ryhein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mesquita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mesquita comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryhein pinned against the cage. Ryhein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Ryhein sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mesquita wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryhein misses the body punch
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryhein won't be happy with that.
Ryhein throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Ryhein tries to land a body kick
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Ryhein won't allow it.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryhein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryhein is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Ryhein trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Ryhein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryhein moves into full guard.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryhein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryhein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
Ryhein is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhein is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Ryhein is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control here.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Ryhein from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryhein passes into side control.
Ryhein is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cau Ryhein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Ryhein throws a lazy body kick
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryhein is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Ryhein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is working Ryhein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Ryhein to get back to his feet.
Mesquita distracts Ryhein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryhein's guard.
Ryhein is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryhein is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well.
Mesquita working Ryhein over with strikes.
Ryhein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryhein trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ryhein defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Ryhein is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Mesquita!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bone Breaker (ranked 776 p4p, 350 weight class) and Darius Ghetea (ranked 108 p4p, 51 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Breaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetea, which made it look bad.
Breaker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghetea did well to prevent Breaker getting side control.
Ghetea has his hands clasped together around Breaker's back. He's all about the action.
Ghetea is looking to control Breaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ghetea avoid being mounted?
Breaker tries to pass to full mount but Ghetea defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ghetea sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker prevents Ghetea from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker controlling the action here.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetea is still trying to improve position.
Breaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghetea defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breaker is looking to stall here but Ghetea recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Breaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghetea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ghetea has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghetea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghetea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breaker looking for subs off his back but Ghetea has passed one foot through into half guard.
Breaker wants to control but Ghetea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea not doing much here.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Bone Breaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Breaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Ghetea's guard.
Breaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghetea can do to turn this around?
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ghetea makes his way to full guard, as Breaker worked for a kimura.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghetea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker stopping the sweep attempt from Ghetea.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghetea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghetea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breaker is one step ahead there.
Breaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghetea is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghetea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Breaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Breaker is really struggling to control Ghetea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea has Breaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Breaker slips nicely into half guard.
Ghetea won't allow Breaker to pass to mount.
Breaker is trying to control. Ghetea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghetea keeps working.
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Ghetea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Breaker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Breaker throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ghetea tries to sprawl but Breaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ghetea tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Ghetea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker is stalling here. Ghetea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Breaker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ghetea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bone Breaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Breaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ghetea is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghetea avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Breaker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Ghetea looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghetea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breaker has a hand on Ghetea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghetea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Breaker tries to hold on but Ghetea postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghetea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Ghetea isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghetea controlling the pace for now.
Breaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghetea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Ghetea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Breaker 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Breaker!
Bone Breaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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