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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Junior (ranked 5402 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Bernard McCurtney (ranked 312 p4p, 280 weight class). McCurtney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denzel Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bernard McCurtney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCurtney lands a nice hook to Junior's body. Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCurtney swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior instigates a clinch.
Junior pulls McCurtney into guard.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCurtney defends it easily.
McCurtney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCurtney as he avoids it easily.
McCurtney unleashes a big counter combination but Junior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCurtney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior tries to move into range but McCurtney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCurtney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCurtney walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCurtney throws a combination. Junior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCurtney works Junior's body with a nice hook.
McCurtney lands with an uppercut that bounces Junior off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junior tries to land a body kick
and McCurtney counters with a left to the body.
Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCurtney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Junior. Junior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCurtney defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCurtney works Junior's body with a nice hook.
McCurtney connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney throws a series of strikes that have Junior backpedaling.
 Junior is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Junior got wobbled bad by a big combination! McCurtney presses forward with punches and knees until Junior stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Junior closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Adan Rollins (ranked 4371 p4p, 5397 weight class) and Mario Vasquez (ranked 419 p4p, 489 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adan Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rollins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rollins is pressing down on Vasquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasquez trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rollins pulls Vasquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Vasquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rollins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rollins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Rollins postures up and lands a big shot to Vasquez's brow.
Rollins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rollins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rollins works over Vasquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rollins stands up over Vasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vasquez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rollins has passed into half guard!
Rollins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins working over Vasquez with some ground and pound. Vasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Vasquez's hands, connecting with Vasquez's forehead.
 Vasquez is rocked!
Rollins lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Vasquez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rollins jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Rollins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Eklund (ranked 4217 p4p, 5388 weight class) and Cason Oneill (ranked 447 p4p, 510 weight class). Oneill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: kavkaz style. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cason Oneill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cason Oneill!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eklund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oneill takes a step back to recover.
Eklund with a nice calf kick.
Eklund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oneill if he has to take too many more of those.
Hugo Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it.
Oneill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oneill. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Oneill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oneill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oneill.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hugo Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eklund scores with a head kick. Oneill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oneill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eklund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oneill takes a step back to recover.
Eklund scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oneill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund.
Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oneill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it.
Oneill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oneill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund connects with an inside leg kick.
Eklund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eklund wants it to stay on the feet.
Eklund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oneill takes a step back to recover.
Eklund feints and then cracks Oneill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oneill down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands with a nice body kick.
Oneill avoids the head kick by Eklund.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oneill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eklund - the referee stops the clock and Oneill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eklund. Oneill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oneill looks winded!
Eklund lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eklund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eklund scores with a head kick.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eklund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oneill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Oneill moves out of range easily.
Oneill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Eklund scores with a head kick. Oneill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eklund scores with a nice body kick.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eklund with a nice calf kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oneill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eklund - the referee stops the clock and Oneill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eklund. Oneill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Eklund.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eklund.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eklund sprawls well. Eklund wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneill gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A good leg kick by Eklund.
Good leg kick by Eklund.
Eklund lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Eklund.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Oneill might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Eklund has got the better of the exchanges.
Oneill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oneill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eklund connects with an inside leg kick.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oneill avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Oneill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Oneill's leg. Oneill is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Eklund lands a high kick!
Hugo Eklund is winning the standup battle so far.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it.
Eklund slaps away a takedown attempt from Oneill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eklund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oneill's sensitive parts.
Oneill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
Oneill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eklund.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eklund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eklund.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oneill. That did some damage!
Eklund thumps Oneill with a low kick.
Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oneill can do to turn this around?
Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oneill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Eklund.
A head kick from Eklund lands but Oneill takes it in his stride.
Eklund gets caught napping as Oneill dives in and scores a takedown. Eklund manages to retain guard.
Eklund working for a triangle but Oneill defends it easily.
Oneill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eklund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oneill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oneill landing some decent shots from guard.
Oneill stands up over Eklund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oneill is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oneill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oneill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eklund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oneill has managed to get both his arms back between Eklund's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneill is aware though and is defending well.
Oneill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneill with a nice head shot there.
Eklund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oneill on the ground.
Oneill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oneill distracts Eklund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eklund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oneill defends well.
Oneill with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crunch! Eklund slams his shin into Oneill's torso.
A clash of legs there as Oneill blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oneill! But no joy.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick.
Eklund lands a leg kick that knocks Oneill off balance momentarily.
Oneill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Oneill's leg. Oneill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oneill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oneill! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill moves out of range of the body kick from Eklund.
Oneill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oneill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Eklund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Eklund.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund.
Good leg kick by Eklund.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Oneill's leg. Oneill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oneill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund.
Oneill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands a high kick!
Oneill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eklund. That's going to slow Oneill down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund throws a nice head kick!
Oneill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund.
Eklund scores with a leg kick.
Oneill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund lands with a kick to the temple. Oneill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oneill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oneill lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eklund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oneill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oneill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oneill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneill lands a couple of elbows.
Oneill chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneill chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oneill lands a couple of elbows.
Oneill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneill is aware though and is defending well.
Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oneill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneill is working Eklund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eklund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oneill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oneill is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cason Oneill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oneill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cason Oneill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eklund's head.
Eklund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oneill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oneill throws a big right hand that misses.
Eklund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneill is aware though and is defending well.
Hugo Eklund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oneill postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eklund, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Eklund!
The defeated Cason Oneill had this to say: 'thanks to my fans who believe in me sorry guys,im coming better next time'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Montgomery (ranked 4127 p4p, 5311 weight class) and Semaj Onfrey (ranked 390 p4p, 440 weight class). Onfrey has chosen Tummy Tuck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semaj Onfrey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Onfrey closes the distance and clinches up with Montgomery, looking for a takedown. Onfrey pushes Montgomery against the cage but Montgomery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Onfrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Onfrey slips a jab from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Onfrey slips the punch.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Onfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Onfrey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montgomery lands with an overhand left.
Onfrey ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Onfrey moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery lands the left hand.
Montgomery connects with the punch.
Montgomery throws a combination that misses
and Onfrey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Onfrey.
Onfrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Onfrey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is trying to keep Onfrey in close.
Onfrey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery wants to hit a sweep here but Onfrey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Montgomery there!
Onfrey controlling from the full mount.
Montgomery wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
Montgomery gets back to half guard.
Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done.
Onfrey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Onfrey controls the position.
Montgomery gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.
Onfrey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet.
Onfrey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
Onfrey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four 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.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Onfrey or perhaps it was just good defense by Montgomery, which made it look bad.
Montgomery looks to land a left hand but Onfrey moved out of range nicely.
Onfrey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Montgomery with a body shot.
We've been informed that Onfrey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Onfrey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Onfrey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Onfrey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Montgomery dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onfrey manages to avoid it.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Onfrey misses.
Montgomery looks to land a combination but Onfrey avoids it well.
Onfrey throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
And Onfrey tries to counter it with a takedown but Montgomery pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jake Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery throws a jab when Onfrey was well out of range.
Montgomery misses with a combination
and Onfrey counters with a shoot takedown. Montgomery fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Onfrey from controlling successfully.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onfrey can do to turn this around?
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to strike from the bottom.
Montgomery is looking to stand up but Onfrey isn't so interested in that idea.
Onfrey controlling from the top position.
Onfrey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Onfrey wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Onfrey saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montgomery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that Onfrey avoids nicely.
Onfrey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Onfrey.
Onfrey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Onfrey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onfrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
Jake Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery looks to land a combination but Onfrey avoids it well.
Onfrey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Onfrey counters with a shoot takedown. Montgomery fights it but they end up in guard.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Onfrey controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onfrey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montgomery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Onfrey's guard.
Onfrey keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Onfrey managing to control the position.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Onfrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Onfrey trying to control the position.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Onfrey keeps moving.
Montgomery is really struggling to control Onfrey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Onfrey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onfrey managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Onfrey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montgomery throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Montgomery dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Onfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Montgomery misses.
A swing and a miss from Montgomery.
Jake Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onfrey.
Onfrey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Onfrey off to one side.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Onfrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Onfrey also avoids with ease.
Onfrey ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Onfrey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montgomery defends it well.
Montgomery misses with a few strikes there.
Onfrey feints the counter takedown.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onfrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onfrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Onfrey feints and as Montgomery raises his hands in defense, Onfrey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montgomery doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Montgomery can't keep his opponent in guard - Onfrey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfrey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Montgomery trying to hold on to Onfrey's head to control him but Onfrey postures up.
Onfrey slows the pace down in half guard.
Montgomery wants to improve his position but Onfrey is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montgomery scores with a few weak punches.
Onfrey content to control rather than advance.
Onfrey is trying to control. Montgomery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montgomery scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Montgomery finds it's way through Onfrey's defenses.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Montgomery throws a series of strikes that have Onfrey backpedaling.
Onfrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery lands with a nice combination. Onfrey backs away looking to recover.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onfrey fails with the takedown.
Jake Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semaj Onfrey.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Onfrey dodges the punch combination from Montgomery.
Onfrey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onfrey scoring with punches and elbows.
Montgomery is trying to control Onfrey's posture but Onfrey avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Montgomery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Onfrey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montgomery is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onfrey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Semaj Onfrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Montgomery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Onfrey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montgomery, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Montgomery!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RJ Britten (ranked 4587 p4p, 4241 weight class) and Ramon Dekkers (ranked 272 p4p, 257 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RJ Britten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers rushes Britten and presses him up against the cage.
Britten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers lands with a slapping head kick.
Dekkers misses with a combination
and Britten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dekkers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Britten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers lands a big head kick that sends Britten tumbling to the mat! Dekkers takes a step backwards and waves Britten back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Britten is rocked!
Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Britten.
Oh Britten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Britten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers throws a right hand that Britten ducks under and follows up with a left that Britten also avoids with ease.
Dekkers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Britten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dekkers but Dekkers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers looks winded!
Dekkers clinches up with Britten and pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dekkers prevents the takedown attempt.
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Britten seems to have got his legs back now.
Dekkers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Britten counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britten rushes Dekkers and presses him up against the cage.
Britten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dekkers's guard.
Britten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving.
Britten decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Britten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes.
Dekkers misses with a double jab
and Britten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Britten tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dekkers tries to circle away but Britten has him pinned against the cage.
Britten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dekkers walks away with a smile on his face. Britten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dekkers.
Britten shoots in and gets a takedown into Dekkers's guard.
Britten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Britten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Britten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britten tries to free his leg and advance position but Dekkers is retaining full guard.
Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dekkers is working an open guard so Britten takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Britten closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dekkers quickly recovers to half guard.
Dekkers has one foot on Britten's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Britten blocks the body kick.
Britten closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britten staying calm.
Britten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dekkers keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britten has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Britten trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers wants to break free but Britten has control.
Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dekkers enables Britten to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dekkers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dekkers kicks Britten off and gets to his feet.
Britten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dekkers at a distance.
Britten blocks the body kick.
Dekkers forces Britten back against the cage and clinches.
Dekkers avoids the elbow strike from Britten, against the cage.
Good body shot from Britten.
Britten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dekkers can't break the clinch.
Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Britten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Britten pushes him off.
Dekkers tries to clinch there but Britten circles away.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Britten takes a step back to recover.
Dekkers slaps away a takedown attempt from Britten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dekkers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Britten circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britten keeps the fight on the outside.
Britten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Britten shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekkers sprawls well. He's pushed Britten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Britten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dekkers defends well and Britten ends up having to push Dekkers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dekkers is trying to force a seperation but Britten has the dominant position.
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses
and Britten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Britten.
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britten wants to clinch.
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Britten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dekkers is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers thumps Britten with a low kick.
Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Britten keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick.
Britten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Britten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from Britten.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Britten is controlling the position.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Britten thuds his shin into the meat of Dekkers's side.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Britten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Britten fails with a takedown attempt.
Dekkers tries to sprawl but Britten drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britten trying to control from Dekkers's half guard. Dekkers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dekkers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Britten presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dekkers working hard to break the clinch.
Britten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dekkers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers takes the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dekkers tries to clinch but Britten moves out of range.
Dekkers tries to clinch up.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Dekkers rushes Britten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Britten both land. Nice combination.
Dekkers clinches up against the cage.
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dekkers feints and then cracks Britten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Britten down.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Britten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Britten tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dekkers.
Britten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Britten wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten shoots for a takedown but Dekkers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dekkers darts in trying to clinch
and Britten counters with a left and a right that stings Dekkers.
Dekkers gets a clinch.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Britten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dekkers pushes Britten off and gets back to his feet.
Britten avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dekkers leaves Britten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Britten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dekkers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Britten somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dekkers darts in and clinches Britten up against the cage.
Britten jumps guard but Dekkers stands there with Britten around his waist. Britten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Britten looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers pushes Britten up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch.
Britten goes for a takedown attempt but Dekkers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Britten or perhaps it was just good defense by Dekkers, which made it look bad.
Dekkers clinches.
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Britten moves out of range.
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Britten keeps control of Dekkers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Britten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Britten throws a sloppy head kick and Dekkers moves out of range easily.
Dekkers darts in and clinches Britten up against the cage.
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch.
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Britten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch.
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers throws a combination. Britten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Britten down.
RJ Britten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britten shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekkers sprawls well. He's pushed Britten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dekkers throws a shot from downtown. Britten moves away and avoids it.
Dekkers has closed the distance and engaged Britten in a clinch.
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers moves into range and clinches up with Britten.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dekkers moves into the clinch.
Britten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away.
Britten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Britten manages to break the clinch.
RJ Britten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Britten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dekkers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston Foster (ranked 4220 p4p, 4359 weight class) and Ricky Rivas (ranked 445 p4p, 455 weight class). Rivas has chosen Breathin as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Preston Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rivas misses with a wild body shot.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster wants to land a leg kick but Rivas is out of range.
Rivas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rivas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivas pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Foster tries to roll over but Rivas keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
Rivas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A low kick lands for Foster.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Rivas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivas looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Rivas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Foster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivas is out of range and Foster settles back down.
Foster throws a head kick but Rivas moves out of range.
Rivas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rivas slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rivas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Rivas drags him back down.
Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivas controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Rivas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Rivas.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rivas is out of range.
Rivas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivas checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Foster.
Foster moves out of range as Rivas strikes.
Foster scores with a push kick.
Rivas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is looking to slow Rivas down with leg kicks.
Rivas avoids the head kick by Foster.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Rivas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Foster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Rivas tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Foster scores with a spinning back kick!
Foster scores with a push kick.
Foster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivas throws a lazy uppercut
and Foster counters with an inside leg kick.
Preston Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivas looks to land a body kick but Foster moved away.
And Foster counters with a quick kick to the body but Rivas blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foster.
Foster throws a solid leg kick but Rivas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster.
Rivas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster wants to clinch but Rivas slips to the side
and Rivas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
Foster keeping full guard, as Rivas tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster being controlled here, momentarily.
Rivas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivas can do to turn this around?
Foster wants to stand up but Rivas is controlling him.
Foster is looking for a triangle here but Rivas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivas controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rivas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster is trying to improve his position.
Rivas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Foster will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Preston Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivas throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Foster moves out of range of the body kick.
Foster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rivas if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Foster looks to throw a body kick
and Rivas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rivas manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Foster dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Foster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivas will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Rivas misses.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster throws a head kick but Rivas moves out of range.
Rivas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Rivas pushes him off.
Rivas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster fakes the leg kick and cracks Rivas in the body.
Foster misses with a body kick.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Preston Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster throws a low kick but Rivas avoids it.
Foster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Rivas drags him back down.
Rivas controlling the position.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rivas stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ricky Rivas has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Foster, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foster.
Foster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Foster wants to slow Rivas down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Foster defends it well.
Foster misses with a low kick.
And Rivas tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
Rivas throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Rivas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster throws a leg kick
and Rivas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foster won't be happy with that.
Rivas staying calm.
Rivas decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Foster lands but Rivas takes it in his stride.
Foster tries to clinch but Rivas moves away
and Rivas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rivas content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Foster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yair Aguirre (ranked 4183 p4p, 4369 weight class) and Jerome Mora (ranked 448 p4p, 467 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yair Aguirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Mora!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguirre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aguirre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mora counters with a single leg into guard. Aguirre didn't expect that.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet but Mora passes into half guard.
Aguirre trying to control here.
Aguirre taking some punishment here, with Mora in his half guard.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet.
Aguirre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet but Mora is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aguirre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguirre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mora is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguirre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aguirre is trying to keep Mora in close.
Aguirre wants to stand and escape but Mora is having none of it.
Mora not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aguirre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mora on the ground.
Mora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aguirre's head.
Mora prevents Aguirre from getting back to his feet.
Aguirre trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet but Mora passes into half guard.
Aguirre trying to hold on to Mora's head to control him but Mora postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mora maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aguirre could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mora has cracked it and Aguirre is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Mora!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Clarke (ranked 4221 p4p, 4136 weight class) and Peacock Mantis Shrimp (ranked 419 p4p, 410 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brennan Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peacock Mantis Shrimp!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantis Shrimp loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Clarke moves into the clinch.
Mantis Shrimp tries to stall but Clarke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Mantis Shrimp fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Mantis Shrimp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mantis Shrimp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Clarke.
Mantis Shrimp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clarke has him pressed against the cage.
Clarke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mantis Shrimps head.
Mantis Shrimp wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarke won't allow it.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mantis Shrimp looks to throw the jab but Clarke is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mantis Shrimp trying to control the position but instead, Clarke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantis Shrimp into the cage.
Clarke scores with a hook to the body.
Clarke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp tries to keep at a distance but Clarke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clarke darts in and clinches Mantis Shrimp up against the cage.
Mantis Shrimp working aggressively here.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke closes the distance and pushes Mantis Shrimp back into the cage.
Good body shot from Clarke.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mantis Shrimp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clarke.
Mantis Shrimp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantis Shrimp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mantis Shrimp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mantis Shrimp misses the shot to the body.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a looping left.
Clarke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantis Shrimp was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarke.
A slow jab from Mantis Shrimp misses its intended target.
Clarke clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clarke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mantis Shrimp throws a head punch that misses.
Clarke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clarke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantis Shrimp backwards.
Mantis Shrimp being controlled against the cage.
Mantis Shrimp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mantis Shrimp throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Mantis Shrimp.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Mantis Shrimp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mantis Shrimp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Mantis Shrimp misses the target.
Mantis Shrimp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Clarke misses the target.
Mantis Shrimp should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke swings for the body but Mantis Shrimp moves out of range.
Clarke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantis Shrimp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mantis Shrimp throws out a loose jab but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mantis Shrimp doesn't seem bothered though.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clarke looks to land a right hand but Mantis Shrimp moved out of range.
Mantis Shrimp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mantis Shrimp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Mantis Shrimp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clarke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantis Shrimp throws a jab when Clarke was well out of range.
Clarke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantis Shrimp at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke takes a swing at Mantis Shrimp's ribcage but misses.
Mantis Shrimp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a shot to the body
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke slips a jab from Mantis Shrimp.
Clarke forces Mantis Shrimp back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Clarke.
Mantis Shrimp trying to control the position but instead, Clarke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantis Shrimp into the cage.
Clarke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mantis Shrimp looks winded!
Clarke breaks the clinch.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Mantis Shrimp moves out of range.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke throws a body punch but Mantis Shrimp moves out of range.
Clarke lands a nice looking body shot.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantis Shrimp is just out of range.
Clarke closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Clarke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke walks into a straight right hand from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a body shot.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Mantis Shrimp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mantis Shrimp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantis Shrimp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantis Shrimp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp throws an off balance right hand
and Clarke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantis Shrimp working hard to break the clinch.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a body punch.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantis Shrimp.
As Mantis Shrimp looks to move away, Clarke throws a big counter combo but Mantis Shrimp just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Mantis Shrimp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarke has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp tries to break free but Clarke pushes him back against the cage.
Mantis Shrimp tries to break the clinch but Clarke is controlling the position.
Mantis Shrimp misses with some punches.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantis Shrimp can do to turn this around?
Mantis Shrimp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarke blocking some punches.
Clarke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clarke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantis Shrimp or not.
Mantis Shrimp is breathing heavily.
Clarke pushes Mantis Shrimp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clarke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mantis Shrimp backwards.
Clarke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clarke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clarke lands a nice uppercut.
Clarke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clarke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantis Shrimp swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantis Shrimp! But no joy.
Clarke pushes Mantis Shrimp up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarke is pushing Mantis Shrimp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clarke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantis Shrimp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a body punch.
Clarke blocks an uppercut.
Mantis Shrimp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Despite the aggression on Mantis Shrimp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clarke moves into the clinch.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
Clarke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mantis Shrimp doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clarke moves out of range as Mantis Shrimp strikes.
Clarke instigates a clinch.
Brennan Clarke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clarke controlling the action here for a moment.
Mantis Shrimp can't break the clinch.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a body punch.
Mantis Shrimp has a couple of punches blocked by Clarke.
Clarke lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Clarke.
Good body shot from Clarke.
Clarke avoiding damage.
Clarke cracks Mantis Shrimp with a nice body shot.
Mantis Shrimp being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Clarke - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Clarke.
Clarke lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Clarke as the two fighters clinch.
Clarke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke is looking to wear down Mantis Shrimp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp unleashes a big counter combination but Clarke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clarke cracks Mantis Shrimp with an open hand slap.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantis Shrimp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke instigates a clinch.
Clarke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mantis Shrimp.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clarke drives through and clinches with Mantis Shrimp against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Clarke.
Clarke slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Clarke dominated that second round.
That's time! Clarke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clarke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clarke scores with a punch to the head.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a hook.
Clarke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mantis Shrimp.
Clarke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clarke scores with a shoulder strike.
Clarke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mantis Shrimp up against the cage.
A short right from Clarke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke works on Mantis Shrimp's body with a couple of short punches.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clarke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clarke takes a swing at Mantis Shrimp's ribcage but misses.
Mantis Shrimp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Mantis Shrimp misses its intended target.
Clarke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke throws a one two combo.
Mantis Shrimp works the jab nicely.
Clarke lands a body shot.
Clarke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brennan Clarke is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantis Shrimp is just out of range.
Clarke blocks a jab.
It looked like Clarke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp gets tackled into the cage by Clarke. Clarke maintains the clinch.
Clarke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Clarke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clarke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Clarke - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mantis Shrimp up against the cage.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Clarke.
Clarke digs a right hand into Mantis Shrimp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mantis Shrimp's gas tank.
Clarke digs a right hand underneath Mantis Shrimp's ribcage. Mantis Shrimp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarke pushes Mantis Shrimp up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mantis Shrimp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clarke throws a one two combo.
Clarke cracks Mantis Shrimp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clarke rushes Mantis Shrimp and presses him up against the cage.
Clarke slows down the pace here.
Clarke breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantis Shrimp.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Mantis Shrimp.
Clarke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantis Shrimp! But no joy.
A big right from Mantis Shrimp misses.
Mantis Shrimp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clarke at a distance.
Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clarke rushes Mantis Shrimp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Clarke.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Clarke tries to counter by clinching up but Mantis Shrimp breaks away and moves out of range.
Clarke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantis Shrimp.
Clarke misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantis Shrimp jabs at Clarke's body.
Mantis Shrimp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantis Shrimp looks to throw the jab but Clarke is out of range.
Clarke has managed to clinch.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mantis Shrimp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peacock Mantis Shrimp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brennan Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mantis Shrimp looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brennan Clarke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clarke 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brennan Clarke!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luccy Vegas (ranked 3884 p4p, 3378 weight class) and Brulio Nascimento Ratinho (ranked 422 p4p, 378 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luccy Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Ratinho avoids it well.
Vegas misses with a hook
and Ratinho counters with a single leg into guard. Vegas didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet but Ratinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ratinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ratinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ratinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegas's head.
Vegas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ratinho is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ratinho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet but Ratinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratinho working some strikes from top position.
Ratinho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ratinho with the ground and pound but Vegas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ratinho is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegas's head.
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Ratinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Ratinho.
Vegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Ratinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegas's head.
Ratinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ratinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ratinho slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ratinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ratinho dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ratinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vegas!
Ratinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ratinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vegas regains half guard, as Ratinho was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is trying to stand up here but Ratinho is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ratinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.
Ratinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vegas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ratinho keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ratinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ratinho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vegas regains guard.
Vegas is wriggling around but Ratinho manages to pass to half guard.
Ratinho is breathing heavily.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas has hold of Ratinho's hands but Ratinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ratinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vegas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ratinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Ratinho slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Ratinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ratinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ratinho tries to counter with a clinch but Vegas shakes him off and moves away.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratinho.
Vegas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Luccy Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratinho moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas tries to bum rush Ratinho with a series of wild strikes but Ratinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vegas moves into the clinch.
Ratinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratinho looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Vegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vegas is trying to break free.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas can't break the clinch.
Ratinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luccy Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brulio Nascimento Ratinho.
Vegas feints a jab promting Ratinho to slip. Vegas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ratinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas throws the left hand but Ratinho avoids the punch easily.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Ratinho moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ratinho.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ratinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratinho shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Ratinho wants to counter with a clinch but Vegas pushes him away.
Ratinho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vegas to the ground. Ratinho is now in Vegas's guard.
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ratinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ratinho 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.
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratinho throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ratinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ratinho wants to get back to his feet but Vegas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Ratinho blocks nicely.
Vegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Ratinho has wrist control.
Ratinho looking for a guillotine here but Vegas defends easily.
Ratinho working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Ratinho blocks nicely.
Vegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vegas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ratinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ratinho on the ground.
Ratinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luccy Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ratinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luccy Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ratinho 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!
The defeated Luccy Vegas had this to say: 'Thanks for everyone coming out tonight ! I'll be back way stronger !'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jota (ranked 2717 p4p, 4704 weight class) and Amr Zeineldin (ranked 286 p4p, 449 weight class). Alex Jota 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Jota!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amr Zeineldin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jota gets a clinch.
Zeineldin has picked Jota up - he's going for a ride! Zeineldin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jota wants to get back to full guard.
Jota is staying active underneath Zeineldin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jota actively working from the bottom here.
Jota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jota looking for subs from the bottom but Zeineldin mounts him!
Zeineldin wants to finish this one by submission but Jota is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zeineldin.
Zeineldin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jota is looking to escape.
Zeineldin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jota is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zeineldin wants to finish this one by submission but Jota is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zeineldin.
Jota is working to get back to half guard.
Jota is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Zeineldin thowing shots but they're missing.
Zeineldin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jota gets back to half guard.
Jota has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zeineldin. Oh but Jota has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zeineldin goes limp - he's gone! Jota jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Jota!
Alex Jota is the new heavyweight champion!
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