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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Umaru Usman (ranked 24903 p4p, 24856 weight class) and Grigor Boo (ranked 535 p4p, 548 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaru Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigor Boo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Usman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boo pulls Usman in to control the position.
Usman 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.
Usman 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.
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Usman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Usman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Umaru Usman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Usmir Lagamdeov (ranked 4897 p4p, 24773 weight class) and Miguel Garcia (ranked 437 p4p, 503 weight class). Usmir Lagamdeov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Usmir Lagamdeov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lagamdeov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Lagamdeov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miguel Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagamdeov swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Lagamdeov circles away.
Lagamdeov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia has Lagamdeov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagamdeov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lagamdeov successfully pulls guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagamdeov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagamdeov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lagamdeov's guard.
Lagamdeov pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia won't allow Lagamdeov to sweep him here.
Garcia advances to half guard.
Lagamdeov is looking to improve his position.
Lagamdeov moves into full guard.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lagamdeov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Lagamdeov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagamdeov has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.
Lagamdeov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lagamdeov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Garcia is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Garcia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Lagamdeov pushes him off.
Lagamdeov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lagamdeov scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Lagamdeov misses.
Lagamdeov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Lagamdeov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lagamdeov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Lagamdeov won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
Garcia controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lagamdeov is controlling him.
Garcia is looking to stand back up but Lagamdeov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Garcia.
Garcia tries to kick Lagamdeov off but Lagamdeov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lagamdeov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lagamdeov connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usmir Lagamdeov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lagamdeov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia tries to clinch up
and Lagamdeov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Garcia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lagamdeov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lagamdeov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries to clinch but Lagamdeov moves away
and Lagamdeov counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Lagamdeov tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Lagamdeov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagamdeov tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Lagamdeov back against the cage.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
Lagamdeov blocks an uppercut.
Garcia letting Lagamdeov take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lagamdeov has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Garcia tries to buck Lagamdeov off but Lagamdeov is having none of it.
Lagamdeov working away.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet.
Lagamdeov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lagamdeov wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia kicks off Lagamdeov and gets to his feet.
Miguel Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lagamdeov is looking to counter punch.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lagamdeov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lagamdeov doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Lagamdeov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Lagamdeov circles away.
Lagamdeov throws a big counter combination but Garcia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lagamdeov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lagamdeov throws an elbow but Garcia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Garcia is pushing Lagamdeov's head away, looking to escape. Lagamdeov manages to hold on to the position though.
Garcia tries to control but Lagamdeov manages to take his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lagamdeov controlling the positon.
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lagamdeov cracks Garcia with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Garcia from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagamdeov is punishing Garcia with some ground and pound.
Lagamdeov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Garcia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lagamdeov punishes Garcia with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usmir Lagamdeov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Garcia tries to clinch but Lagamdeov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia moves to clinch but Lagamdeov breaks away
and Lagamdeov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lagamdeov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lagamdeov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagamdeov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lagamdeov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Lagamdeov in a clinch.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia pushes off an throws an elbow but Lagamdeov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lagamdeov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagamdeov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lagamdeov misses with an uppercut.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lagamdeov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Lagamdeov circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lagamdeov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries to clinch but Lagamdeov moves out of range.
Lagamdeov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garcia tries to clinch but Lagamdeov moves out of range.
Lagamdeov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Lagamdeov - just one landing.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagamdeov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lagamdeov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Lagamdeov circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Lagamdeov throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagamdeov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
Lagamdeov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lagamdeov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagamdeov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usmir Lagamdeov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lagamdeov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Lagamdeov from controlling successfully.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagamdeov.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagamdeov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lagamdeov stops Garcia from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Lagamdeov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lagamdeov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Lagamdeov is avoiding it.
Lagamdeov looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Lagamdeov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lagamdeov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garcia's guard.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Lagamdeov isn't so interested in that idea.
Miguel Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lagamdeov is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Lagamdeov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lagamdeov is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usmir Lagamdeov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lagamdeov, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usmir Lagamdeov!
After winning the bout, Usmir Lagamdeov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jah Nino (ranked 3246 p4p, 5505 weight class) and Chinweike Idowu (ranked 366 p4p, 517 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jah Nino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chinweike Idowu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nino lands with a right hand.
Idowu with a poor takedown
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nino moves into the clinch.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nino lands with a short shot to the head.
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nino throws a body shot but no joy.
Nino clinches.
Nino lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
 Idowu is rocked!
 It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Nino jumps guard but Idowu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Idowu is trying to force a seperation but Nino has the dominant position.
Nino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nino jumps into guard, dragging Idowu to the mat.
Nino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idowu's guard.
Nino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nino gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu taking a breather.
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nino.
Idowu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nino lands with a light punch inside.
Nino drags the fight down to the ground.
Nino wants to get back to his feet but Idowu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nino throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Idowu pushes Nino off and gets back to his feet.
Idowu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino lands a really nice looking cross but Idowu seems unphased.
Nino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Nino as the two fighters clinch.
Nino lands a shoulder strike.
Nino jumps guard and drags Idowu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nino wants to sweep but no luck.
Nino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nino is thwarting Idowu's attempts to control the position.
Nino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idowu's head.
Idowu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idowu wants to get back to full guard.
Idowu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nino is trying to control the action in half guard but Idowu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nino prevents Idowu from improving his position.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Nino is very close to passing his half guard.
Idowu is looking to improve his position.
Nino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Idowu manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jah Nino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Nino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nino wriggles free and stands up.
Nino moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Nino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Idowu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Idowu is looking to advance position but Nino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jah Nino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idowu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Idowu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nino throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Idowu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Idowu really wants to buck Nino off and get back to his feet.
Idowu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu regains half guard.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Idowu is trying to control but can't.
We've been informed that Idowu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nino prevents Idowu from standing back up.
Idowu tries to get to full guard but Nino has control of the leg.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
Nino working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nino is working for a kimura but Idowu is defending it quite comfortably.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
The ground and pound from Nino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nino gets to mount! Idowu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Idowu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idowu tries to hold on but Nino postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu'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!
Nino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nino scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nino gets a clinch.
Idowu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nino lands with a light punch inside.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nino finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino pulls guard.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
Idowu being controlled here momentarily.
Nino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nino rushes Idowu and presses him up against the cage.
Idowu taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Idowu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu is looking to control Nino's arms but Nino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idowu has his back to the cage.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idowu tries to pull guard but Nino won't allow it.
Jah Nino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.
Nino pulls guard.
Idowu stopping the sweep attempt from Nino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu looking to sit in guard and control but Nino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Idowu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idowu wants to hit a sweep here but Nino passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idowu there!
Idowu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Idowu because Nino loaded up on that one.
Idowu is desperately trying to improve his position but Nino has a good base and remains in mount.
Nino is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Idowu goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Nino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jah Nino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lexington (ranked 3456 p4p, 5057 weight class) and Wanderlei Hernandes (ranked 361 p4p, 444 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darren Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Hernandes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lexington misses with a straight left.
Lexington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lexington misses with a straight right.
Lexington misses with a kick to the body.
Lexington misses with an uppercut
and Hernandes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lexington throws a lazy right hand but Hernandes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington throws a leg kick but Hernandes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hernandes swinging wildly here.
Lexington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lexington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lexington scores with a one two! Hernandes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lexington wants to slow Hernandes down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandes scores with a sloppy right hand. Lexington should have avoided that one.
Lexington throws a lazy right hand but Hernandes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandes slips a jab and a cross from Lexington.
Hernandes throws a counter combo.
Lexington throws a low kick but Hernandes moves out of range easily.
Lexington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandes slips a jab and a cross from Lexington.
Hernandes misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lexington misses with a series of wild punches.
Lexington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - Lexington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lexington scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lexington throws out a loose jab but Hernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lexington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernandes throws a head kick that misses
and Lexington counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandes is rocked!
Hernandes bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Lexington comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hernandes falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hernandes was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lexington!
A relieved looking Darren Lexington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Rojas (ranked 4867 p4p, 3780 weight class) and Lil Russo (ranked 524 p4p, 445 weight class). Lil Russo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Rojas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lil Russo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Russo slaps away a takedown attempt from Rojas , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Russo tries to clinch up
and Rojas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Russo is trying to escape back to his feet but Rojas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Russo is trying to buck Rojas off.
Rojas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Russo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas in side control, throwing shots but Russo defends.
Russo sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Russo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rojas .
Rojas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rojas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Russo controls his leg.
Rojas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rojas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rojas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rojas .
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Victor Rojas has been cut.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Russo lands an elbow just above Rojas 's eye.
A short left from Russo.
Russo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rojas s head.
Russo lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Good body shot from Russo.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Rojas is rocked!
A short right from Russo.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo pulls guard.
Rojas cracks Russo with a solid left hand.
Rojas seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rojas manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo is in close to Rojas 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rojas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Russo stands and steps away. Rojas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Russo looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Russo lands a big uppercut and Rojas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rojas looks OK. Russo waves Rojas back to his feet!
Victor Rojas 's cut is getting worse.
Russo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rojas 's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rojas 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lil Russo!
Lil Russo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Garcia (ranked 24737 p4p, 3430 weight class) and Marco Jansen (ranked 590 p4p, 424 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Jansen !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Jansen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Andre Garcia has been cut.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Jansen moved out of range nicely.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Jansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jansen lands the left hand.
Jansen fakes the body blow, causing Garcia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garcia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Jansen !
Our winner, Marco Jansen , 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemp Dennis (ranked 4406 p4p, 3873 weight class) and Baby Goat (ranked 508 p4p, 466 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Baby Goat!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
Nice sprawl there from Goat as Dennis shoots in.
Dennis gets the takedown into side control.
Dennis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dennis is trying to control. Goat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Goat wants to get back to his feet.
Goat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Goat wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat gets back to full guard.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goat's head.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.
Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dennis trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennis has managed to get both his arms back between Goat's legs - danger averted.
Dennis stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dennis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
Goat controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis prevents Goat from getting back to his feet.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goat has his foot on Dennis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennis stays in close to Goat's body and controls the position.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Dennis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
Dennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis cracks Goat with a solid left hand.
Goat trying to control the position.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis cracks Goat with a solid left hand.
Goat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis 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.
Dennis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goat for as long as he can get away with.
Dennis passes Goat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goat is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Goat won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis 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.
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into Goat's guard.
Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dennis distracts Goat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennis is pushing down on Goat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goat is fighting to maintain full guard but Dennis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goat can do to turn this around?
Goat wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Goat is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him
Goat is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Goat's hands, connecting with Goat's forehead.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Goat tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennis winds up and cracks Goat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dennis is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goat wants to get back to full guard.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis wants to free his trapped foot but Goat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
Goat looking for submissions off his back.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis controlling the action here.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Dennis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dennis prevents Goat from improving his position.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goat keeps working.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dennis passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Dennis cracks Goat with a big elbow.
Goat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Goat takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goat is looking to regain half guard here but Dennis keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis working the ground and pound.
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!
Dennis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goat!
Dennis breaks from Goat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goat working to try and regain half guard.
Dennis breaks from Goat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dennis lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goat throws a body kick that misses
and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dennis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennis is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Goat is rocked!
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goat is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goat being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Dennis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis works over Goat with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baby Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goat is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis is in close to Goat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis stays in close to Goat's body and controls the position.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Goat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Goat is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis controls the position from side control.
Dennis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goat some visible discomfort.
Goat prevents Dennis from moving into mount.
Goat is trying to escape the position but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis is chipping away with strikes.
Dennis landing a few strikes.
Dennis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis takes a little break here. Goat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goat wants to get back to his feet but Dennis drags him back down.
Goat being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Dennis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dennis staying calm.
Goat is pushing Dennis's head away, looking to escape. Dennis manages to hold on to the position though.
Goat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 2743 p4p, 2662 weight class) and Philemon Dander (ranked 334 p4p, 322 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philemon Dander!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dander misses with a right hand
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Kong.
Dander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.
Dander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dander off to one side.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philemon Dander.
Dander tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Dander misses the jab.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dander with a poor takedown
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Dander. Dander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dander has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dander looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dander goes down and covers up as Kong starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1429 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Rahmi Kaan (ranked 191 p4p, 347 weight class). Andersson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wax -- Who Is Next. Montrese Andersson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rahmi Kaan's chin.
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162
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahmi Kaan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries for a takedown but Kaan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersson thuds his right hand into Kaan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andersson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaan sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaan's head.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaan keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kaan is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Andersson 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.
Kaan is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaan wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaan keeps working.
Kaan is controlling Andersson's trapped leg to prevent Andersson from advancing to side control.
Kaan is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaan sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaan keeps working.
Kaan trying to control from the bottom.
Kaan tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson is nestled in close to Kaan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersson wants to control but Kaan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaan keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Kaan is defending the position.
Kaan strikes from the bottom but Andersson passes into mount!
Andersson looking for a guillotine from mount but Kaan is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson avoids the attempt from Kaan to control.
Kaan is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaan misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kaan!
Andersson has control of an arm but Kaan manages to advance to Andersson's back!
Kaan is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
Andersson breaks Kaan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Kaan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson is pushing down on Kaan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaan is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaan tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson throwing shots but Kaan is blocking nicely.
Andersson works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaan is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Kaan is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaan can do to turn this around?
Andersson working the strikes but Kaan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersson throwing shots but Kaan is blocking nicely.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Kaan is defending well.
Kaan is trying to control but can't.
Kaan is holding on to half guard well.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaan is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersson is trying to control. Kaan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaan wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson winds up and cracks Kaan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaan is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaan wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kaan is rocked!
It looks like Rahmi Kaan has been cut.
Andersson cracks Kaan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Montrese Andersson 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shorts (ranked 2298 p4p, 2989 weight class) and Ashot Tiger (ranked 271 p4p, 350 weight class). Ashot Tiger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henry Shorts's chin.
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265
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashot Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tiger to the mat! Tiger manages to get full guard.
Tiger controlling the position.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shorts 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.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiger 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.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shorts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tiger wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Shorts distracts Tiger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tiger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shorts throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger is trying to keep Shorts in close.
Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shorts is working Tiger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shorts lands a couple of elbows.
Tiger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shorts manages to get himself to full guard.
Tiger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts controlling the position.
Tiger throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Tiger throws an elbow that misses. Shorts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiger's guard. Nice move by Shorts!
We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiger is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.
Shorts is looking to advance position but Tiger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tiger throwing strikes but Shorts recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Shorts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger postures up in Shorts's guard and throws a big left but Shorts blocks it.
Tiger with a nice head shot there.
Shorts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts is pulling down on Tiger's head. It's preventing any offense from Tiger, at least for the moment.
Tiger postures up in Shorts's guard and throws a big left but Shorts blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiger manages to get himself to full guard.
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tiger trying to control the position.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Tiger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shorts is one step ahead there.
Shorts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tiger's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiger wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment.
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger 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.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts working some strikes from top position.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts 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.
Tiger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shorts is fending him off so far but Tiger persists. Nope, Shorts circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiger goes for a double leg but Shorts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shorts continues to drive forward.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry Shorts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Tiger.
Shorts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiger quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
Tiger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tiger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
Shorts moves nicely into side control.
Shorts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiger's legs.
Tiger is not content to let Shorts control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger wants to control but Shorts postures up.
Shorts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiger's legs.
Shorts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shorts landing strikes.
Tiger tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tiger to see if he's OK.
Shorts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiger can't do much from the bottom here.
Shorts landing strikes.
Tiger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tiger tries to buck Shorts off but Shorts is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shorts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tiger can't do much from the bottom here.
Shorts lands some shots froms side control.
Shorts happy to just control the position for now.
Henry Shorts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shorts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger struggling a bit here.
Shorts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Tiger tries to buck Shorts off but Shorts is having none of it.
Tiger regains half guard.
Shorts working over Tiger with some ground and pound. Tiger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shorts slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Shorts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tiger is trying to control but can't.
Tiger wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Tiger taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
Shorts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tiger!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shorts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shorts cracks Tiger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shorts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shorts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shorts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shorts lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger tries to lock up and control but Shorts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shorts lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger gets back to half guard.
Shorts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiger wants to improve his position but Shorts is controlling well.
Tiger is not content to let Shorts control the position.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shorts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Tiger's hands, connecting with Tiger's forehead.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tiger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Tiger looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that second 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.
Shorts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tiger is trying to control the position but Shorts postures up.
Tiger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tiger throwing strikes but missing.
Shorts pulls Tiger in to control the position.
Tiger throws a strike but Shorts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts working some strikes from top position.
Shorts with a nice head shot there.
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Tiger looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts slips nicely into half guard.
Tiger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shorts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shorts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shorts's back!
Shorts is trapped and Tiger is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shorts avoids the strikes from Tiger.
Tiger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Shorts tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shorts is looking to improve his position but Tiger isn't that keen on the idea.
Tiger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shorts hang on?
It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.
Tiger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tiger with a couple of short strikes.
Shorts is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger cracks Shorts with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashot Tiger!
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