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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiden Banks (ranked 24853 p4p, 4038 weight class) and George Alexander (ranked 290 p4p, 156 weight class). Caiden Banks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Alexander's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander shoots in and gets a takedown into Banks's guard.
Alexander is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banks has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alexander is looking to defend but Banks has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alexander! Banks pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alexander taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caiden Banks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dukes (ranked 2631 p4p, 3484 weight class) and Eugenio Roth (ranked 356 p4p, 425 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugenio Roth!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up with Roth, looking for a takedown. Dukes pushes Roth against the cage but Roth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roth thuds his shin into the meat of Dukes's side.
Dukes throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth pushes Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Roth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dukes breaks the clinch.
Bubba Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes scores with a takedown into Roth's guard.
Roth looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes wants to stand but Roth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dukes wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Roth's closed guard. He's half up but Roth has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Roth pivots and extends the arm, Dukes falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Roth! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugenio Roth!
Bubba Dukes was interviewed post fight and said 'I got to get better. Work harder'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kane (ranked 2999 p4p, 3154 weight class) and Boxing Trainer (ranked 392 p4p, 400 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of , Boxing Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a hook but Trainer avoids it easily.
Kane swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trainer! But no joy.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Trainer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Kane misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Trainer misses.
Kane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trainer ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trainer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Trainer ducks down to avoid it.
Trainer unleashes a big counter combination but Kane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trainer counters with a left to the body.
Kane misses with a left hand
letting Trainer counter with a right hand.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trainer counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Trainer moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trainer! But no joy.
Kane looks to land a combination but Trainer avoids it well.
It seemed like Trainer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trainer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trainer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Trainer counters with a straight right hand.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trainer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trainer! But no joy.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trainer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Trainer misses the shot to the body.
Trainer slips a jab from Kane.
Trainer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Trainer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Trainer.
Trainer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trainer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kane with a body shot.
Kane misses with a two punch combination.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Trainer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like David Kane has been cut.
Kane misses with a combination
and Trainer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Trainer to counter with a crisp jab.
 Kane is rocked!
Trainer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
David Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Trainer counters with a nice right hand that sends Kane toppling to the canvas! Kane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Trainer finish him?!
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trainer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Kane misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trainer! But no joy.
A head kick by Kane misses
and Trainer counters with a huge left! Kane is in big trouble! He's backing up but Trainer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kane from any more damage. A dominating finish by Trainer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boxing Trainer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Euan Daxton (ranked 1407 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Jing Xin Yi (ranked 187 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Euan Daxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jing Xin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin Yi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daxton.
Daxton throws a looping overhand right but Xin Yi ducks down to avoid it.
Xin Yi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xin Yi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Daxton misses.
Xin Yi throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xin Yi keeps the fight on the outside.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy head kick and Daxton moves out of range easily.
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
Xin Yi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton drops his hands momentarily and Xin Yi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daxton walks into a left hand.
Daxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daxton blocks a low kick nicely.
Xin Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi moves out of range as Daxton strikes.
Daxton throws a shot from downtown. Xin Yi moves away and avoids it.
Xin Yi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Daxton misses its intended target.
Xin Yi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xin Yi scores with a head kick. Daxton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xin Yi 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.
Xin Yi looks to land a left hand but Daxton moved out of range nicely.
Xin Yi's corner calls for a 1-2. Xin Yi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xin Yi throws a right and a left that Daxton avoids nicely.
Daxton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Daxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xin Yi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daxton defends it well.
Xin Yi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daxton will feel that in the morning.
Xin Yi misses with a head kick.
Daxton throws the left hand but Xin Yi avoids the punch easily.
Xin Yi lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Xin Yi slips under a jab.
Xin Yi catches Daxton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xin Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daxton.
Xin Yi slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Daxton.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xin Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi slips a jab from Daxton.
Xin Yi misses with a low kick.
Daxton scores with a nice strike.
Daxton throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xin Yi with the counter takedown but Daxton avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xin Yi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xin Yi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daxton scrambles back to his feet.
Xin Yi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Xin Yi.
Daxton misses with a hook
and Xin Yi counters by moving into the clinch.
Daxton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daxton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daxton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Xin Yi wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Xin Yi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daxton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daxton 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Xin Yi rolls with it to try and escape but Daxton cranks on the arm and Xin Yi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas McDonald (ranked 1394 p4p, 2321 weight class) and Marlon Raynard (ranked 187 p4p, 295 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Raynard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raynard closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Raynard closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raynard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raynard jumps guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
McDonald stalling the fight.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raynard.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raynard throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Raynard wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
Raynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard jumps guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
Raynard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raynard can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Raynard has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard breaks from the clinch.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Raynard shoots in.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Raynard blocks it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raynard.
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Raynard wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard decides to pull guard.
Raynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Raynard wants to clinch.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raynard tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Raynard manages to avoid it.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raynard instigates a clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Raynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald wants to slow Raynard down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Raynard closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Raynard moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raynard checks a leg kick.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Raynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raynard rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Raynard pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard 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.
McDonald won't allow Raynard to get back to his feet.
Raynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raynard keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald postures up in Raynard's guard and throws a big left but Raynard blocks it.
Raynard is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
Raynard throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Raynard is out of range.
Marlon Raynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raynard instigates a clinch.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Raynard has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Raynard is controlling him.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Raynard avoids it well.
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Raynard has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Raynard pulls guard.
McDonald stops Raynard from standing up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raynard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Marlon Raynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raynard is on top in guard.
Raynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Raynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raynard stands and steps away. McDonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynard pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raynard displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Raynard gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raynard has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Raynard stalling against the cage.
Raynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Raynard moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Raynard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
McDonald cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicholas McDonald.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Gurgel (ranked 1452 p4p, 2459 weight class) and John Entwhistle (ranked 218 p4p, 332 weight class). John Entwhistle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabio Gurgel's chin.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Entwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entwhistle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Entwhistle scores with a jab to the head.
Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Gurgel avoids it well.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entwhistle sprawls and moves away.
Gurgel shoots in for a takedown but Entwhistle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Entwhistle throws a right hand that Gurgel ducks under and follows up with a left that Gurgel also avoids with ease.
Gurgel fails with the takedown.
Entwhistle fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entwhistle. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gurgel is defended easily by Entwhistle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entwhistle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gurgel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurgel 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.
Gurgel advances position into side control!
Gurgel has hold of Entwhistle's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Entwhistle tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gurgel cranks the arm and Entwhistle screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Entwhistle, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fabio Gurgel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 675 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Ron Schultz (ranked 108 p4p, 155 weight class). Schultz has chosen Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not A Winner as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Forrester Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz throws a shot to the body.
Forrester Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Forrester Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schultz circles away quickly and effectively.
Schultz wants to counter with a clinch but Forrester Jr pushes him away.
Forrester Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Forrester Jr sets himself, and Schultz steps forward looking for the clinch! Forrester Jr avoids it this time.
Forrester Jr misses with a double jab.
Schultz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schultz lands a jab to the nose.
Schultz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schultz throws a hook but Forrester Jr avoids it easily.
As Schultz looks to move away, Forrester Jr throws a big counter combo but Schultz just gets out of the way.
Schultz's corner calls for a 1-2. Schultz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Forrester Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Thomas Forrester Jr has been cut.
Forrester Jr throws a series of punches but Schultz moves out of range.
Forrester Jr sets himself, and Schultz steps forward looking for the clinch! Forrester Jr avoids it this time.
Forrester Jr throws a right hand that Schultz ducks under and follows up with a left that Schultz also avoids with ease.
Schultz lands a glancing blow to the side of Forrester Jr's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz with a hook.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Schultz! Forrester Jr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Schultz!
Ron Schultz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mounir Ayari (ranked 463 p4p, 1074 weight class) and Beto Ribeiro (ranked 65 p4p, 147 weight class). Ayari's entrance music is Samira Said - Yallah Rouh. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mounir Ayari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beto Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayari scores with a nice right hand.
Mounir Ayari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ayari, as that shot connected.
Ayari thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ayari misses the shot to the body.
Ayari with a hook.
Ayari throws a head kick that misses.
Ayari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Ayari.
Ayari throws a low kick but Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ayari works Ribeiro's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ribeiro.
It looks like Mounir Ayari has been cut.
Ayari misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayari wants to clinch.
Ayari connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Ayari connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Ayari stuns Ribeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ayari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ayari throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ayari connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Ayari throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ayari looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayari throws a big shot that misses.
Ayari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Ayari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayari throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ayari scores with a jab. Ribeiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ayari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ayaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Ayari
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Ayari is rocked!
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribeiro works the jab nicely.
Oh Ayari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ayari seems to have got his legs back now.
Ayari connects with the punch.
Ayari throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ayari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ayari.
Ayari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ayari lands a body shot.
Ayari misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
Ayari throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Ayari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ayari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Ayari throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ayari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Ayari misses its intended target.
Ayari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Ayari counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Ayari finish him?
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Ayari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mounir Ayari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mounir Ayari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Ayari.
Ribeiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribeiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Ayari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Ayari.
Ayari throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ayari scores with a hook.
Ayari throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro jabs Ayari right on the nose. Ayari blinks but takes it well.
Ribeiro takes one on the button.
Ribeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ayari.
Ayari misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Ayari avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ayari misses its intended target.
Mounir Ayari is winning the standup battle so far.
Ayari lands with an uppercut that bounces Ribeiro off the cage and back into range.
Ayari tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ayari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ayari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribeiro! But no joy.
Ayari is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Ayari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ayari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ayari misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ayari pushes Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribeiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ayari misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ayari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayari throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ayari can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Ayari throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayari has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ayari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ribeiro's brow.
A short right from Ribeiro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayari.
Ayari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ayari lands a body punch.
Ayari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ayari working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ayari fails to land.
Ayari avoiding damage as Ribeiro throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Beto Ribeiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ayari tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but Ayari blocks with his arms.
Ayari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ayari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ayari tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Ayari misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari working aggressively here.
Ayari tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayari.
Ayari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Ayari avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ribeiro fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayari misses with the head strike.
Ayari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayari misses with some punches.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro pushes Ayari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ribeiro gets through Ayari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ayari scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayari tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
A body shot lands from Ayari.
Ribeiro lands a right hand.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Ayari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribeiro.
Ayari throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mounir Ayari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mounir Ayari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ribeiro misses the jab.
A big right from Ayari misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribeiro! But no joy.
Ribeiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ayari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ayari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ayari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ayari scores with a punch to the head.
Ayari drops Ribeiro with a big left hand! Ribeiro is injured, injured bad! Ayari jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mounir Ayari!
An out of breath Mounir Ayari 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demassive Thibodeaux (ranked 449 p4p, 811 weight class) and Titan Zeus (ranked 55 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of , Demassive Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux tests Zeus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Titan Zeus has been cut.
Zeus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zeus darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeus.
Zeus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thibodeaux's face.
It looks like Demassive Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Zeus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeus blocking some punches.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Zeus fails to land.
Zeus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeus controls his hands.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeus blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Zeus misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Zeus scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Zeus blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Zeus.
Zeus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zeus throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zeus.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeus looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a vicious elbow to the side of Zeus's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Thibodeaux tries to finish him with strikes but Zeus still seems able to defend himself so Thibodeaux steps back and lets Zeus get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Zeus is rocked!
Thibodeaux is stalking Zeus. Zeus circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Thibodeaux, and it's lights out! Zeus really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demassive Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 192 p4p, 517 weight class) and Small Dayton (ranked 14 p4p, 39 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dayton sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dayton punching from the bottom.
Dayton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Dayton defending well.
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hall working for a submission but Dayton is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dayton is on top in guard.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dayton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
I've been told that Dayton has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dayton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hall is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dayton is one step ahead there.
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Hall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dayton rolls with it to try and escape but Hall cranks on the arm and Dayton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Richard Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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