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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Memphis Wilcox (ranked 4930 p4p, 5714 weight class) and Weston Gilmore (ranked 267 p4p, 284 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Memphis Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Weston Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilcox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilcox misses with the ground and pound.
Gilmore is looking for a sweep.
Gilmore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilcox trying to control here.
Wilcox is trying is best to control the position here.
Gilmore controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to control but Wilcox is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilcox tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control.
Wilcox tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gilmore is looking to stall here but Wilcox recovers full guard.
Gilmore distracts Wilcox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilcox has his hands on Gilmore's head, controlling the position.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilcox can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilmore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gilmore wants to control but Wilcox is keeping him busy.
Gilmore thows a huge punch but Wilcox dodges it nicely.
Wilcox trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gilmore manages to pass to mount!
Gilmore wants to control the pace but Wilcox is squirming around nicely.
Wilcox wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilmore trying to control but Wilcox is having none of it.
Wilcox is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gilmore throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore lands a heavy elbow.
Wilcox is squirming around, avoiding Gilmore's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore avoids the attempt from Wilcox to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilcox because Gilmore loaded up on that one.
Wilcox working to try and regain half guard.
Wilcox tries to hold on but Gilmore pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox is looking to improve his position but Gilmore isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilcox wants to hold on but Gilmore pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Gilmore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gilmore clinches up with Wilcox and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore tries to pull guard but Wilcox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gilmore wants the takedown. Wilcox is fighting it off but Gilmore persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilcox's guard against the cage.
Gilmore prevents Wilcox from getting back to his feet.
Gilmore stopping the sweep attempt from Wilcox.
Gilmore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilcox tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore working over Wilcox with some ground and pound. Wilcox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Gilmore is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox is staying active underneath Gilmore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilcox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilcox tries to get to full guard but Gilmore has control of the leg.
Gilmore wants to control but Wilcox is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilcox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilmore defends well and Wilcox ends up having to push Gilmore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gilmore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilcox is trying to pull guard but Gilmore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memphis Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore gets control of Wilcox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilmore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilmore looking to control.
Wilcox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilcox postures up.
Gilmore keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
Wilcox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilcox tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilmore is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Gilmore is having none of it.
Wilcox sets himself, and Gilmore steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilcox avoids it this time.
Gilmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gilmore moves into range and clinches up with Wilcox.
Wilcox has had enough of the clinch but Gilmore keeps him there for the moment.
Gilmore scores with a shoulder strike.
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilcox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gilmore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilcox finds it's way round the side to connect with Gilmore's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox tries to clinch up.
Memphis Wilcox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Wilcox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gilmore is trying to control but can't.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet.
Wilcox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Wilcox 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilcox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gilmore!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Gilmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilcox closes the distance and clinches up with Gilmore, looking for a takedown. Wilcox pushes Gilmore against the cage but Gilmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilcox throws a head kick but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore instigates a clinch.
Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Wilcox gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Wilcox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilcox lands a jab to the head.
Wilcox moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Wilcox shoots in but Gilmore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore gets a clinch.
Gilmore breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilcox moves to clinch but Gilmore breaks away
and Gilmore counters with a right hand to the body.
Gilmore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilcox with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memphis Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox shoots in and drives through. Gilmore sprawls well.
Wilcox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilcox wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Wilcox with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilcox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilcox as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown but Gilmore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilcox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Gilmore.
Wilcox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by Gilmore.
Gilmore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt - Gilmore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox fails with the takedown.
Gilmore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilcox with a body shot.
Gilmore thumps Wilcox with a low kick.
Gilmore has Wilcox up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gilmore.
Wilcox goes for a takedown attempt but Gilmore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilcox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilmore's waist but Gilmore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilcox off to one side.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weston Gilmore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilmore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilcox is looking for a sweep. Gilmore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilmore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilcox keeps working.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Gilmore is controlling well.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Wilcox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Memphis Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weston Gilmore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilcox lands a big head kick that sends Gilmore to the canvas! Wilcox follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Memphis Wilcox!
Memphis Wilcox took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Nobody is taking this championship away from me!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Smith (ranked 24962 p4p, 3147 weight class) and Ray Stein (ranked 494 p4p, 330 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Stein!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Stein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stein pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stein tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stein to his feet.
Stein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stein did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stein reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein stands up from Smith's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ray Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Stein fails to pull guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is trying to drag Stein to the mat but Stein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stein after a bit of a struggle.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Stein's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away.
Smith swings around for an armbar but Stein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stein as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stein! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ray Stein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Chandler (ranked 3294 p4p, 5044 weight class) and Lucas Lopez (ranked 230 p4p, 292 weight class). Lucas Lopez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kyle Chandler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chandler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler seems to be looking for submissions.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler wants to stand but Lopez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lucas Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chandler 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chandler tries to move to mount but Lopez blocks the move with his legs.
Chandler taking a breather here.
Chandler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chandler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler happy to just control the position for now.
Chandler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kyle Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lopez sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Lopez wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler looks to land a strike but Lopez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler tries to stand but Lopez is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chandler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chandler lands a takedown into guard.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kyle Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
Chandler slips nicely into half guard.
Chandler tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
Chandler tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Chandler has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Lopez works to full guard.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chandler wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position.
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler wants to get up but he can't break Lopez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Chandler!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Walker (ranked 3572 p4p, 4534 weight class) and Akari Ayako (ranked 234 p4p, 258 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akari Ayako!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ayako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ayako scrambles back to his feet.
Ayako swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Sean Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ayako.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ayako takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker tests Ayako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ayako tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker jabs Ayako to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ayako at a distance.
Ayako closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ayako with a poor takedown
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Ayako fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Ayako wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
Ayako tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayako shoots in but no luck this time.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akari Ayako.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayako with the counter takedown but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker takes a swing at Ayako's ribcage but misses.
Ayako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ayako closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Ayako swinging wildly here.
Ayako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ayako has time to react.
Walker is looking to wear down Ayako with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ayako throws a one two combo.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayako tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker connects with a right hand. Ayako shakes it off.
Donk. Walker catches Ayako right on the button with a cross.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayako.
Ayako will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker lands the left hand.
Ayako goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ayako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ayako scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayako takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Ayako gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ayako tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayako manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ayako's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker stuns Ayako with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ayako shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ayako's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ayako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Ayako is trying desperately to land a takedown but Walker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ayako.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position.
Ayako takes one on the button.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ayako was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Ayako tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ayako somewhat.
Ayako drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Walker catches Ayako right on the button with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ayako might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Walker has got the better of the exchanges.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ayako avoids the body shot from Walker.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands with a cross.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ayako's head backwards.
Akari Ayako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ayako misses with a head kick.
Ayako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ayako throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Ayako with that takedown attempt.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akari Ayako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Ayako walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Ayako tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Walker works over Ayako's head and body with a nice combination.
Ayako moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ayako under the eye.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Ayako will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sean Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ayako throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Ayako takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ayako shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Ayako tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker lands a body shot.
Ayako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker throws a combination. Ayako tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walker tests Ayako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ayako can do to turn this around?
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ayako should have avoided that one.
 Ayako is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a cross.
Ayako is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Ayako tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Ayako takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ayako on the side of the head.
Ayako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ayako is breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Ayako on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ayako falls backwards against the cage. Walker follows up with more strikes that drop Ayako to his knees. Walker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ayako! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Walker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HW Jones (ranked 3380 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Eero Gustafsson (ranked 353 p4p, 366 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, HW Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gustafsson wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Jones stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones 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.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in close to Gustafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Gustafsson is holding on to half guard well.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustafsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gustafsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Gustafsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustafsson.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gustafsson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HW Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
HW Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HW Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Gustafsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustafsson after a bit of a struggle.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Gustafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Gustafsson.
 Jones is rocked!
Gustafsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Gustafsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Meril (ranked 1030 p4p, 4341 weight class) and Jake Simon (ranked 80 p4p, 272 weight class). Meril comes to the cage accompanied by YEAT - Get Busy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Meril!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Simon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril scores with a one two! Simon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meril is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Meril counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meril but Meril pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Simon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril scores with a three punch combo!
Simon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
letting Meril counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Meril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meril duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meril scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meril gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Meril looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Meril.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Simon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Simon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meril walks away with a smile on his face. Simon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Simon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jon Meril is winning the standup battle so far.
Meril lands a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril works Simon's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meril quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meril has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meril!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon pulls Meril in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril is looking to stand up but Simon won't let him.
Simon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simon can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meril postures up.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing Meril from standing up.
Simon seems keen to control Meril's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Meril being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Simon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril retains his featherweight title!
As Jon Meril got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'.
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