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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Dayton (ranked 2095 p4p, 3128 weight class) and Bernard Ramsey (ranked 242 p4p, 334 weight class). Bernard Ramsey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xavier Dayton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey blocks a head kick by Dayton.
We've been told by Dayton's head coaches at Wolfpack Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton's corner calls for a 1-2. Dayton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dayton throws a series of punches but Ramsey avoids them all with ease.
Ramsey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dayton at a distance.
Ramsey throws a shot to the body.
Ramsey thuds a left hand into Dayton's body.
Ramsey connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramsey is looking to slow Dayton down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey has managed to clinch.
Dayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramsey tries a body shot but Dayton blocks it.
Ramsey misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dayton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramsey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dayton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
Dayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dayton swings for the body but Ramsey moves out of range.
Dayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier Dayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Ramsey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramsey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dayton misses with a head kick.
Ramsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Dayton cracks Ramsey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey digs a good body shot into Dayton's ribs.
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!
Ramsey slips under a jab from Dayton.
Dayton misses with the combination.
Ramsey swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dayton. Those never looked like landing.
Dayton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dayton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey motions for Dayton to come forward. Ramsey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dayton misses the target.
Dayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton throws the left hand but Ramsey avoids the punch easily.
Dayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Dayton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsey is just out of range.
Ramsey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey slips a jab and a cross from Dayton.
Dayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Dayton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Dayton.
Dayton connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramsey moves out of range as Dayton throws a body kick.
Dayton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dayton. Dayton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dayton.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dayton.
Ramsey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dayton's hands.
Ramsey clobbers Dayton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dayton 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.
Dayton throws a nice looking combination but Ramsey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Dayton looks to land a left hand but Ramsey moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Dayton misses
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Dayton misses
and Ramsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramsey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramsey lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsey cracks Dayton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Dayton is rocked!
Dayton misses with a hook to the body
and Ramsey rattles Dayton with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dayton tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ramsey dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dayton stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bernard Ramsey!
After winning the bout, Bernard Ramsey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Alvarez (ranked 2516 p4p, 2816 weight class) and Martin Burns (ranked 288 p4p, 315 weight class). Burns has chosen will ospreay theme as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ricky Alvarez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Burns!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns looks winded!
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Burns looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Burns walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
 Burns is rocked!
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ricky Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a huge left! Burns is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alvarez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Burns from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 2225 p4p, 3981 weight class) and Solomon Striker (ranked 241 p4p, 421 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Striker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Striker quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Striker defends the submission attempt.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
Bundy is trying for a kimura here. Striker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bundy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Al Bundy!
Al Bundy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Solomon Striker had this to say: 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Pfanne (ranked 1546 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Vik Arora (ranked 181 p4p, 274 weight class). Arora has chosen Beware of the Boys - Panjabi MC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Arora!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfanne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arora tries to avoid it but Pfanne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arora to the ground. Arora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pfanne tries for a takedown but Arora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Arora finds it's way through Pfanne's defenses.
Pfanne darts in looking for a takedown but Arora gets double underhooks and turns Pfanne into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Pfanne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arora tries to throw a body punch but Pfanne avoids it by throwing Arora back against the cage.
Arora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Arora.
Arora lands a body shot.
Arora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arora takes a swing at Pfanne's ribcage but misses.
Arora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pfanne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arora defends well and Pfanne ends up having to push Arora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pfanne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arora pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pfanne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arora scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arora sends Pfanne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arora is motioning to the referee to let Pfanne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pfanne is rocked!
Arora connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Pfanne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arora fakes the body blow, causing Pfanne to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pfanne goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vik Arora!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Nox (ranked 1130 p4p, 2993 weight class) and Grant Daws (ranked 158 p4p, 329 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. This should be a great matchup!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Daws !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daws fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daws is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daws slips a straight right by Nox.
Daws avoids the body shot from Nox.
Daws moves to clinch but Nox breaks away
and Daws takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daws with a nice cross.
Daws takes one to the side of the head.
Nox swings widly with a right hand
and Daws counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nox thinking.
Nox lands a slapping body shot.
Daws scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nox doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws misses with a body shot
and Nox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Daws there.
Nox tries to bum rush Daws with a series of wild strikes but Daws uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Nox misses.
Nox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Nox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nox cracks Daws with a good jab.
Daws throws a body shot but no joy.
Nox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grant Daws is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daws steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nox.
Nice body kick there by Nox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws walks into a stiff left hand from Nox.
Nox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daws did well to prevent Nox getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daws can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daws tries to get to full guard but Nox has control of the leg.
Nox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daws tries to get to full guard but Nox has control of the leg.
Daws is still trying to improve position.
Daws is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Daws 's head but Daws sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Daws looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
As Daws looks to move away, Nox throws a big counter combo but Daws just gets out of the way.
Nox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daws misses with a body shot.
Nox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daws backs up against the cage.
Daws tries to clinch there but Nox circles away.
Nox throws a body shot but no joy.
Daws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daws misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daws clinches up against the cage.
Nox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Nox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daws misses with a right hand
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daws doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Daws is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
An attempted straight right counter from Nox misses the target.
Daws misses with a shot to the body
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daws was well out of range. Poor timing from Nox.
Daws misses with a body punch
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Daws has Nox up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Daws .
Nox tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daws working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daws looking to stall.
Nox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nox avoids the body shot from Daws .
Nox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daws counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daws is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nox rather than just go for the knockout.
Daws swings for the body but Nox moves out of range.
Colin Nox is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws misses with a straight right.
Nox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daws tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nox throws a combination. Daws tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox lands a front kick.
Nox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox dives in for a single leg takedown but Daws sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The referee calls for Daws to work.
Daws tries to work over Nox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nox tries to break the clinch but Daws is controlling the position.
Nox goes for a takedown attempt but Daws pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daws misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Nox misses its target.
Nox connects with a single shot there.
Nox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nox lands with a cross.
Nox works Daws 's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Daws throws an off balance right hand
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Nox misses with a looping left.
Daws fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Nox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daws takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daws cracks a nice hook into Nox's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox lunges at Daws with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daws 's hand.
Nox misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Nox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daws lands a slapping body shot.
Daws tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Daws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Daws scores with a punch to the head.
Daws lands a nice shot to the body.
Daws tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Nox.
Nox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daws moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws looks to clinch
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.
Daws misses with a body shot.
Nox looks to throw a body kick
and Daws counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daws counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daws fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daws . Nox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nox tries to counter with a takedown but Daws is quick to defend against it.
Nox scores with a head kick. Daws tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Daws misses with a hook. Nox ducked under it nicely.
Daws throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daws drives through and clinches with Nox against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox blocks a body shot from Daws .
Daws misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daws makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Daws to work.
Daws is working Nox over against the cage.
Daws slows down the pace here.
Daws has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox is looking for a takedown.
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away.
Daws digs a right hand underneath Nox's ribcage. Nox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daws can do to turn this around?
Daws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nox's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grant Daws .
I think Nox 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
Colin Nox 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Braccianti (ranked 1326 p4p, 1573 weight class) and Marcelo Castro (ranked 159 p4p, 183 weight class). Mauro Braccianti had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauro Braccianti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braccianti rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Marcelo Castro has been cut.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Castro in his tracks for a moment.
Braccianti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castro looks winded!
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Marcelo Castro's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Marcelo Castro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Castro 's eye.
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Castro's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Castro still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Castro get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Marcelo Castro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcelo Castro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
Marcelo Castro was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 843 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 120 p4p, 203 weight class). Tokoro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Kakuzo moves out of range as Tokoro strikes.
Kakuzo connects with a leg kick.
Kakuzo takes one on the button.
Kakuzo instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo moves out of range as Tokoro strikes.
A nice leg kick from Kakuzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Tokoro.
Tokoro checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Kakuzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Kakuzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kakuzo throws a shot from downtown. Tokoro moves away and avoids it.
Kakuzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakuzo throws a combination. Tokoro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kakuzo looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
Tokoro gets tackled into the cage by Kakuzo. Kakuzo maintains the clinch.
Kakuzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kakuzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tokoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tokoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kakuzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kakuzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakuzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Tokoro breaks from the clinch.
Tokoro misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Tokoro is having none of it.
Kakuzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tokoro, pushing him back against the cage.
Tokoro breaks the clinch.
Tokoro stuffs the takedown.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokoro cracks Kakuzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Kakuzo's head but Kakuzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakuzo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuzo tries a low kick but Tokoro avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Kakuzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakuzo throws a shot to the body.
Kakuzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokoro misses with a straight right.
Kakuzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kakuzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokoro manages to break the clinch.
Kakuzo throws a good cross that connects.
Kakuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Tokoro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kakuzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Tokoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Kakuzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuzo throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kakuzo looking to score a takedown here. Tokoro is defending well but Kakuzo drives through and ends up in Tokoro's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tokoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo wants to control from the top but Tokoro keeps moving.
Tokoro pulls Kakuzo in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Tokoro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro has momentary wrist control but Kakuzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokoro trying to control the position here.
Kakuzo is working Tokoro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kakuzo stands up over Tokoro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kakuzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kakuzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kakuzo lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokoro misses the target.
Kakuzo is looking to chop away at Tokoro's legs.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kakuzo throws an elbow but Tokoro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tokoro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokoro wants to control but Kakuzo postures up.
Tokoro is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Kakuzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Tokoro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tokoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo lands a few punches from side control.
Tokoro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuzo off and has taken his back!
Kakuzo is holding onto Tokoro's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Tokoro doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuzo manages to turn into his guard.
Kakuzo landing with the ground and pound.
Kakuzo lands a couple of digs.
Kakuzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kakuzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kakuzo trying to control but Tokoro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakuzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tokoro controls Kakuzo momentarily but Kakuzo frees himself.
Kakuzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tokoro is pulling down on Kakuzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuzo, at least for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kakuzo passes into half guard.
Tokoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kakuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokoro is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tokoro has hold of Kakuzo's hands but Kakuzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kakuzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tokoro trying to hold on to Kakuzo's head to control him but Kakuzo postures up.
Tokoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kakuzo thows a huge punch but Tokoro dodges it nicely.
Tokoro is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuzo sits in half guard.
Kakuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo slips a nice elbow through Tokoro's hands, connecting with Tokoro's forehead.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuzo is working away from the top position though.
Kakuzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kakuzo there.
Nice strikes from Kakuzo there.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tokoro is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Tokoro tries to get to full guard but Kakuzo has control of the leg.
Tokoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kakuzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tokoro is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuzo from advancing position.
Kakuzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokoro sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's time! Kakuzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakuzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Kakuzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokoro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tokoro misses with a hook.
Kakuzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Kakuzo throws a hook to the side of Tokoro's head but Tokoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakuzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kakuzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokoro.
Tokoro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo connects with a crisp jab.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Kakuzo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kakuzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tokoro up against the cage.
Kakuzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tokoro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kakuzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokoro can do to turn this around?
Kakuzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tokoro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo throws a head kick but Tokoro moves out of range.
Kakuzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokoro manages to avoid it.
Tokoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tokoro lunges at Kakuzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakuzo's hand.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokoro connects with a crisp jab.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.
As Tokoro tries to get set, Kakuzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Tokoro manages to avoid the attempt.
Kakuzo throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo lands an overhand right.
Kakuzo throws a right and a left that Tokoro avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but Tokoro moved away.
Tokoro slips a jab and a cross from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up but Tokoro circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakuzo is looking to land body kicks.
Tokoro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.
Kakuzo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuzo is working away from the top position though.
Kakuzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tokoro trying to control but Kakuzo postures up.
Tokoro wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kakuzo lands with a punch from half guard.
Tokoro wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kakuzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tokoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kakuzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kakuzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kakuzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kakuzo trying to control the pace.
Kakuzo is nestled in close to Tokoro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kakuzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tokoro's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping busy.
Tokoro is staying active underneath Kakuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tokoro is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuzo from advancing position.
Kakuzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tokoro is staying active underneath Kakuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kakuzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kakuzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kakuzo is thwarting Tokoro's attempts to control the position.
Kakuzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo working the head and body with strikes.
Nakagome Kakuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakagome Kakuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kakuzo 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakagome Kakuzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 445 p4p, 3492 weight class) and Herbert Justen (ranked 61 p4p, 382 weight class). Justen has chosen Super Chargers as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Justen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justen defending well as Tonioli loads up on a big left hand.
Justen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonioli defends it well.
Justen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tonioli's waist but Tonioli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justen off to one side.
Tonioli throws a quick counter head kick but Justen was just out of range.
Tonioli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonioli lands with a right hand.
Justen has closed the distance and engaged Tonioli in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tonioli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli is pressed up against the cage. Justen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonioli down to the mat. Tonioli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justen counters by clinching up.
Tonioli lands with a right to the head.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justen jumps guard but Tonioli stands there with Justen around his waist. Justen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vinicius Tonioli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Justen.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonioli lands with a left to the head.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Justen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tonioli uses from the top position.
Tonioli is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Justen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tonioli is looking to defend but Justen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tonioli! Justen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tonioli taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Funny little guy...really think you can play with the big boy?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Peterson (ranked 1271 p4p, 778 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 101 p4p, 61 weight class). Hopson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Home among the gumtrees.. Jesse-James Hopson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Hopson.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopson gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
Peterson's coaches at THUD! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Peterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson trying to control the pace.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Peterson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hopson passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.
Peterson being controlled for a moment.
Hopson scores with punches from side control.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Peterson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hopson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hopson landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Peterson is in a horrible position here. Hopson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peterson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Peterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson wants to get back to full guard but Hopson has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopson slips a straight right by Peterson.
Hopson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopson cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Hopson there.
Hopson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopson finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head.
Hopson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopson has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Hopson pushes down on Peterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hopson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopson prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two 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.
Peterson actively working from the bottom here.
Hopson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Hopson drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson working over Peterson with some ground and pound. Peterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Hopson.
Peterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Hopson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hopson cracks Peterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopson controls the position.
Peterson tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.
Hopson working the ground and pound from side control.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to reverse the position.
Peterson is being controlled here.
More stalling from Hopson.
Peterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hopson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hopson scores with a shot to the body.
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Hopson - just one landing.
Hopson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopson is in Peterson's guard.
Hopson stands and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peterson tries to bench press Hopson off him but Hopson keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hopson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Hopson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hopson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hopson working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopson scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Hopson controls the position from side control.
Peterson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hopson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson with shots to the head and body - Peterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peterson can't escape the position.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Hopson landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Hopson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hopson prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carter (ranked 167 p4p, 383 weight class) and Jeffrey Tucker (ranked 27 p4p, 51 weight class). Carter comes into the arena with “Shipping up to Boston” Dropkick Murphy’s blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Carter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Carter.
Tucker throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tucker throws a big counter head kick but Carter avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
As Tucker backs away, Carter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tucker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffrey Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tucker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter backing away here, and Tucker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Tucker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carter's knee momentarily.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter throws a counter high kick but Tucker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tucker scores with a body shot.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Tucker. Those never looked like landing.
Tucker misses with a looping right.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tucker drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!
Carter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter switches off momentarily and Tucker cracks him with a monster right hand! Carter topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tucker dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tucker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!
Jeffrey Tucker is the new welterweight champion!
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