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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dewire (ranked 3921 p4p, 3888 weight class) and Karl Falcao (ranked 409 p4p, 404 weight class). Dewire comes into the arena with Come With Me Now blaring out of the sound system. Karl Falcao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Dewire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao clinches up with Dewire and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao avoiding damage.
Dewire tries to score a body lock takedown but Falcao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falcao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Falcao stalling the fight.
Falcao lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Dewire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Falcao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michael Dewire's cut is getting worse.
Falcao lands an elbow just above Dewire 's eye.
Falcao misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Falcao.
Michael Dewire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falcao lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Michael Dewire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Falcao lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Dewire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Falcao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Smashotti (ranked 3410 p4p, 3169 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 361 p4p, 341 weight class). KJ Hoodwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Smashotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Smashotti punishes Hoodwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Smashotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoodwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoodwell gets tackled into the cage by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smashotti.
Smashotti dodges an elbow strike from Hoodwell.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoodwell misses with a combination
enabling Smashotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti avoids the body shot from Hoodwell.
Smashotti forces Hoodwell back against the cage and clinches.
Hoodwell manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoodwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashotti distracts Hoodwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smashotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smashotti advances to half guard.
Hoodwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smashotti decides to return to a standing position.
Smashotti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smashotti throws a right hand that Hoodwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoodwell also avoids with ease.
Smashotti connects with a right hand. Hoodwell shakes it off.
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell wants to clinch up but Smashotti keeps it at a distance.
Hoodwell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Hoodwell is rocked!
No joy there for Hoodwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoodwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Smashotti finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smashotti lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hoodwell - he's out on his feet here! Smashotti follows up with another monster hook that separates Hoodwell from consciousness! Hoodwell falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Smashotti stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 2317 p4p, 4525 weight class) and Valeri Vakhvakhishvili (ranked 263 p4p, 422 weight class). Daniel Gable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vakhvakhishvili!
Vakhvakhishvili clobbers Gable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vakhvakhishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Gable counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gable misses with a wild combination.
Gable steps into range and cracks Vakhvakhishvili with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vakhvakhishvili flops backwards and Gable dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vakhvakhishvili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there.
Vakhvakhishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable won't allow Vakhvakhishvili to sweep him here.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vakhvakhishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a triangle here but Gable uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vakhvakhishvili, who protects the arm well.
Vakhvakhishvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to improve his position.
Gable looks up at the clock and then as Vakhvakhishvili takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gable smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gable in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vakhvakhishvili is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable is putting a hurting on Vakhvakhishvili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vakhvakhishvili is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him?
Gable in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vakhvakhishvili looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gable turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Gable!
Daniel Gable gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 1419 p4p, 4544 weight class) and Jules Ann (ranked 176 p4p, 423 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meet Fran. Ann has chosen Written In My Face as his entrance music. Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jules Ann's chin.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jules Ann!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a head kick by Ann.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a good cross that connects.
Ann takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Ann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the jab.
A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
A low kick lands for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Ann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ann.
Ann misses with a hook to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ann misses with a left hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ann! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Ann back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ann is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ann is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
Ann defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand.
Ann seems to have recovered his senses.
Ann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right that sends Ann to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
A relieved looking Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Cartwright (ranked 2248 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Simon Cross (ranked 239 p4p, 366 weight class). Cross has chosen Irregular God 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Cross!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cartwright's guard.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cross passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross looking to control but instead Cartwright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to advance to full mount but Cartwright doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cross slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cross seems to be looking for submissions.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cartwright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking for a kimura but Cartwright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright won't allow Cross to pass to mount.
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cartwright sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
Cross seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Cartwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross tries for a takedown but Cartwright circles away easily
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Conrad Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice right hand that sends Cross toppling to the canvas! Cross scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cartwright finish him?!
Cross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cartwright swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conrad Cartwright!
Conrad Cartwright 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 634 p4p, 3170 weight class) and Pupp Eye (ranked 90 p4p, 342 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pandeya might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clan In Da Front. Saurabh Pandeya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Pupp Eye!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Eye.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eye throws out the jab.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Pandeya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eye under the eye.
Eye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eye throws out the jab.
Eye throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandeya's head.
Pandeya throws a lazy right hand but Eye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eye looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Eye!
Eye can't escape the position.
Pandeya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eye for as long as he can get away with.
Pandeya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eye is desperately trying to improve his position but Pandeya has a good base and remains in mount.
Eye is still trying to improve position.
Eye tries to lock up and control but Pandeya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pandeya controlling his opponent.
Eye tries to reverse the position but Pandeya maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pandeya tries to control but Eye wriggling away.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Eye 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.
Eye tries to reverse the position but Pandeya maintains control.
Pandeya controlling the pace for now.
Pandeya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pandeya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eye can't escape the position.
Eye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pandeya with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pandeya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya controlling from mount.
Pandeya wants to take his opponent's back but Eye doesn't allow it.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Pandeya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Eye can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Eye is looking to improve his position but Pandeya isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eye throws a big shot that misses.
Eye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eye misses with a hook
and Pandeya counters with a leg kick.
Pandeya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandeya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eye's hands.
Eye takes one to the side of the head.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Eye catches Pandeya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandeya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Eye catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Eye misses with a looping left.
Pandeya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pandeya somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Eye.
Pandeya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eye tries to roll over but Pandeya keeps him under control.
Pandeya is controlling the pace.
Eye manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eye working for a triangle but Pandeya defends it easily.
Pandeya stays in close to Eye's body and controls the position.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eye can do to turn this around?
Eye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eye is thwarting Pandeya's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya is refusing to be controlled, as Eye sits in half guard.
Well, if Eye 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.
Pandeya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pandeya.
Eye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandeya is on top in guard.
Pandeya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pandeya controlling from the top position.
Pandeya trying to control but Eye is working from the bottom.
Eye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pandeya advances to half guard.
Pandeya is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Eye throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eye was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Eye checks a leg kick nicely.
Eye throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
Eye ducks right into an uppercut from Pandeya.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eye finds it's way round the side to connect with Pandeya's head.
Eye throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eye digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya is looking to slow Eye down with leg kicks.
Eye 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.
Eye scores with a jab. Pandeya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eye misses with a looping right.
Eye clobbers Pandeya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Eye moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eye throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Eye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Eye.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eye.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya misses with a low kick as Eye jumps back.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye takes one on the button.
Eye walks into a stiff left hand from Pandeya.
Eye blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Eye's body.
Eye misses with a hook.
Eye fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eye slips a jab from Pandeya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye looks to land a combination but Pandeya avoids it well.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eye moves away.
A nice side step and Eye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Eye misses with a straight left.
Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye misses with a straight left.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eye's sensitive parts.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Eye throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Pandeya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eye did well to prevent Pandeya getting side control.
Pandeya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eye sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya content to control rather than advance.
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Eye is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye wants to get back to full guard.
Pandeya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eye tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg.
Eye is refusing to be controlled, as Pandeya sits in half guard.
Pandeya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pandeya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eye is just riding it out for now. Pandeya eventually gives up the hold.
Pandeya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eye keeps working.
Eye preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pandeya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Eye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandeya finds it's way round the side to connect with Eye's head.
Eye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye misses with a looping left.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Eye moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pupp Eye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Pandeya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eye doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pandeya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Our winner, Saurabh Pandeya, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hendrix (ranked 1584 p4p, 3072 weight class) and Nick Peterson (ranked 203 p4p, 335 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson wants to clinch but Hendrix slips to the side
and Hendrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendrix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hendrix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hendrix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hendrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hendrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendrix.
Hendrix blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Hendrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peterson works Hendrix's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Hendrix walks into a left hand.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Hendrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.
Peterson is rocked!
Hendrix lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Peterson is looking to close the distance but Hendrix sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Peterson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Peterson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Brandon Hendrix!
Brandon Hendrix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malig Mferi (ranked 853 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 93 p4p, 233 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahwah throws a big shot that misses.
Mferi drives through and clinches with Wahwah against the cage.
Mferi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mferi throws a head kick but Wahwah moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Wahwah there.
Wahwah sends Mferi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wahwah is motioning to the referee to let Mferi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mferi misses with a hook.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mferi misses with a body shot
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mferi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mferi thuds a left hand into Wahwah's body.
Wahwah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mferi tries to clinch up but Wahwah circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mferi throws a head kick but Wahwah moves out of range.
Wahwah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wahwah misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Mferi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mferi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wahwah shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mferi moves out of range of the body kick.
Wahwah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mferi.
It looked like Mferi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wahwah.
Mferi tries to land a leg kick but Wahwah saw it coming and moves away.
Mferi tries to land a front kick but Wahwah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Wahwah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wahwah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Mferi scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Wahwah's shoulder, as Wahwah tries to avoid the shot.
Mferi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mferi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wahwah.
Mferi doesn't manage to clinch there - Wahwah circles away.
Wahwah moves out of range as Mferi strikes.
Wahwah lands a big uppercut and Mferi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mferi looks OK. Wahwah waves Mferi back to his feet!
 Mferi is rocked!
Wahwah connects with a nice cross there... Mferi is looking wobbly and Wahwah recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mferi to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Wahwah jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimbo Wahwah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Avila (ranked 242 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Israel Carlson (ranked 35 p4p, 269 weight class). Carlson has chosen Bonecracker/ Shocore as his entrance music. Israel Carlson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlson.
Carlson with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carlson.
Carlson tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Avila misses with a double jab
and Carlson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila lands a body punch.
Carlson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Avila tries to improve position but can't.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila wants to control but Carlson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila tries to improve position but can't.
Avila is not content to let Carlson control the position.
Carlson scores with punches from side control.
Carlson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carlson working the ground and pound.
Carlson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Avila works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Carlson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Avila to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila pulls Carlson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlson 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.
Avila keeping full guard, as Carlson tries to pass.
Carlson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlson is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Carlson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Avila regains half guard, as Carlson was trying to land strikes.
Avila is not content to let Carlson control the position.
Carlson seems to be working for a kimura but Avila defends the submission attempt.
Avila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson.
Avila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carlson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson works his way into side control.
Carlson cracks Avila with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Avila managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlson.
Avila is trying to control Carlson's posture but Carlson avoids it.
Avila avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carlson.
Sloppy strikes there by Carlson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Avila, who protects the arm well.
Carlson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Avila some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Carlson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carlson throws a shot from downtown. Avila moves away and avoids it.
Carlson with a nice cross.
Carlson tries to score with a low kick but Avila moves his leg out of the way.
Carlson misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Carlson is predictable there
and Avila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carlson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avila is looking to slow Carlson down with leg kicks.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Avila moves out of range easily.
Avila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carlson throws a lazy body kick
and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Carlson dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Carlson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlson throws a leg kick but Avila checks it.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Carlson down.
Carlson misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Carlson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Carlson moves forwards but Avila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlson gets a double leg takedown into Avila's guard.
Carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlson throwing strikes from guard but Avila blocks nicely.
Avila pulls Carlson in close to prevent any damage.
Carlson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Avila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Avila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlson throwing strikes from guard but Avila blocks nicely.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson stands up over Avila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Israel Carlson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.
Avila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avila is trying to keep Carlson in close.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Carlson landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlson stands up over Avila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Carlson scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlson with a nice head shot there.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlson is pushing down on Avila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Avila is fighting to maintain full guard but Carlson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carlson controlling the action here.
Carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Carlson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Avila throws a low kick but Carlson avoids it.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlson is able to avoid easily.
Carlson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carlson tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Carlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlson scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carlson tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
Carlson lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson dives in for a single leg takedown but Avila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlson moves away.
Carlson throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila counters with a low kick, right behind Carlson 's knee.
Avila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlson misses with a leg kick
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson misses with an uppercut
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Carlson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carlson swings widly with a right hand
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carlson misses with a kick to the body
and Avila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Israel Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Carlson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlson.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but Carlson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Carlson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Avila checks the leg kick.
Avila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carlson misses with a low kick as Avila jumps back.
Carlson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlson.
A low kick from Carlson misses
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlson.
Avila connects with a nice looking jab.
Carlson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson looks to throw a body kick
and Avila counters with a thumping low kick.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Carlson avoids it.
Carlson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carlson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avila pinned against the cage. Avila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Carlson.
Avila blocks a jab.
Avila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carlson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carlson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlson throws a low kick, looking for Avila's leg but Avila calmly moves out of range.
Avila staying out of range there.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Avila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlson rushes Avila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carlson blocks an uppercut.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Israel Carlson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlson trying to land knees to the body.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Avila managing to block the knees to the body from Carlson.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlson takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Carlson!
Our winner, Israel Carlson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 798 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Elinho Mineiro (ranked 88 p4p, 243 weight class). Elinho Mineiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mineiro scores with a hook to the body. Anudo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Anudo.
Anudo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anudo to keep the fight standing.
Anudo has picked Mineiro up - he's going for a ride! Anudo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mineiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anudo is pushing down on Mineiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mineiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Anudo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mineiro's head.
Anudo is trying to control. Mineiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mineiro looking for submissions off his back.
Anudo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo passes to side control.
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mineiro, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mineiro's legs.
Mineiro is letting Anudo control him for a moment.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Mineiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anudo happy to just control the position for now.
Anudo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anudo trying to control the position but Mineiro is working away.
Mineiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anudo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anudo trying to control the position but Mineiro is working away.
Anudo scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Mineiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anudo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mineiro!
Anudo unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Mineiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Anudo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anudo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mineiro wants to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
Anudo raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo scoring with strikes but Mineiro is staying in there.
Mineiro is in a horrible position here. Anudo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mineiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anudo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anudo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anudo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anudo trying to control but Mineiro is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo 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.
Mineiro moves in looking to clinch but Anudo pushes him off.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mineiro can do to turn this around?
Mineiro moves out of range as Anudo throws a body kick.
Anudo has closed the distance and engaged Mineiro in a clinch.
Anudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mineiro's elbow.
Anudo tries a knee to the head but Mineiro blocks it.
Anudo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mineiro.
Mineiro has a couple of punches blocked by Anudo.
Mineiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anudo walks away with a smile on his face. Mineiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anudo looks for the body kick but Mineiro saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anudo!
A jab-cross combination lands for Anudo and sends Mineiro crashing to the mat! Anudo follows him down to the mat - Mineiro regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Elinho Mineiro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mineiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo uses his free foot to push down on Mineiro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mineiro.
Anudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mineiro is looking to escape.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anudo avoids the attempt from Mineiro to control.
Anudo breaks from Mineiro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anudo cracks Mineiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anudo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mineiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anudo goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Mineiro turns into him and now he's in Anudo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mineiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Mineiro controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mineiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anudo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mineiro has Anudo in his guard.
Anudo stands up over Mineiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mineiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anudo controls the pace.
Anudo is in close to Mineiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anudo cracks Mineiro with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anudo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anudo trying to control the position but Mineiro is working away.
Mineiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mineiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anudo connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elinho Mineiro'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mineiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anudo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mineiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Anudo.
Anudo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mac Anudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mineiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anudo.
Mineiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anudo dips to his left and cracks Mineiro with an uppercut!
Anudo catches Mineiro napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mineiro to the canvas!
Mineiro is rocked!
Anudo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo is stalling in the full guard.
Mineiro is still in real trouble! Can Anudo finish him?
Anudo pushes down on Mineiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mineiro seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo working Mineiro over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo lands a big elbow - Mineiro is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Anudo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Anudo!
A relieved looking Mac Anudo 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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